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Left Hook with a Slope (Hard to Roll Under)

Most people throw a flat left hook.
That’s easy to roll under.

Here’s how to add a slight slope so it lands cleaner:

1️⃣ Start with the legs
Push lightly from the left foot. Turn the hip and shoulder together. Power comes from rotation, not the arm.

2️⃣ Elbow slightly down, not level
Don’t throw the elbow flat across. Let it sit a touch lower so the punch travels downward at a shallow angle.

3️⃣ Knuckles travel cheek → jawline
Think diagonal, not horizontal. The glove cuts across and down instead of straight across.

4️⃣ Finish with the shoulder covering the chin
Your left shoulder should rise as the hook lands. This keeps you protected and tight.

5️⃣ Why it works
When an opponent tries to roll under, they roll into the punch instead of under it. The slope takes away their escape.

The biomechanics of punching can’t be practised enough.
They should be the cornerstone of your warm-up.”

Skill before sweat. Always.

Move your head. Don’t wait for the punch.
Especially on the ropes.
The ropes don’t protect you — movement does.
If you’re static, you’re getting hit

Reaching gets you countered. Mechanics get you inside.”
• “Every punch should move your body forward safely.”
• “If you step before you rotate — you’re late.”