@@josearellano3268 well being a fighter he’s probably broken his hand before. I had a boxer fracture in my 5th metacarpal. So my pinky kinda does the same thing. Can’t close it all the way unless I make a tight fist.
Boxing is definitely an art that is tough to master, but my favorite part about it is how unique each person is. I always tell people if you want to see a person's real habits and tendencies, watch them fight/learn how to fight. How you move and react says a lot about the way you think.
@@emanueletorregrossa4218 personal preference really. Knuckles sideways is definitely better in close range, it’s also safer because having your knuckles pointed up means your more likely to accidentally make contact with thumb and damage it.
@@emanueletorregrossa4218 Its literally personal preference. I like throwing palm down hooks when I'm further away because I'm less likely to jam my wrist if I mess up contact and palm sideways hooks when I'm closer because I find I get a bit more power out of them. You'll likely get a different response from anyone you ask though so just play around with it.
I wish he'd do it in real time at the end of the video a few times. The technique is all well and good but we need to see it in practice too. Multiple times.
Thanks for the concise, conprehensive demonstration. I've always had troubles with hooks whenever i took martial arts classes (not for long) and this helps a lot.
If you do it fast enough you can peirce right through their retinas before they have a chance to react then turn around and run like hell considering they are complete strangers to you. Otherwise you might have to get dirty.
Overall I agree with you, but it wasn't %100 broken down. Beginner + Intermediate people would fill in the blanks, but people who have no clue, would perform everything in between what he explained.
I keep hearing the “hokey pokey” lyrics lol… you put your right foot in, you pull your right foot out. Now you do the homey pokey and turn your hips about…
I’ve been trying to learn short left hook for the past month. Watching this video twice now my shits rocking thank you 🙏 turned out I wasn’t counter rotating enough
T-pose tactics is always good for the basics, and obviously the power comes from the hip! The form you carry is like a teacher, balanced and knowing the capacity aswell
I was actually taught this by a local boxer who was the IBF Intercontinental Featherweight champ and ranked top 5 in the world at one time. I never truly understood this little gem but I took every word the man gave me as gospel. Until I started sparring more and got it down to 2nd nature I didn’t realize how much of a difference it can truly make.
@@ChristopherSchulte03 majorly! Just thinking about it I need to get a good pair of gloves and try to get back in touch with that guy. He was an amazing and patient guy and great coach/mentor. Hopefully he’s still teaching in the area. Those little things make big impacts!
Nice tutorial man.. Very good instruction.. Gonna subscribe now.. I've boxed a good bit done some other stuff too and always enjoy seeing things done right or things I may not have known(this being something I knew but is well taught here).. So I welcome more of the same in the future.. God bless you and your loved ones John Heath..👍❤️👍
VERY WELL, great explanation. Most people will have to learn proper footwork\ technique. Most people are oblivious to their improper footwork/technique.
Thumb aiming up or knuckles aiming up when doing a hook? I've seen both recommended by pros. I prefer the thumb up to avoid hitting with my end knuckles
Dudeszzzzzz, you roll it over for the snap/ energy transfer at the end. Hello basic. Also, ball of your foot rotate or to get the hip involved. Your welcome
I was initially trained to have my palm facing me. I think at this point there's no right or wrong way. Just whatever feels better. I feel I can get way more power with my palm facing me. I'm also southpaw...though I'm not sure that makes much difference.
What's your advice on the hand position for the hook? I've always thought the way you have it in this video risks breaking the small knuckles so I've always trained to hook with my hand sideways, that way all 4 knuckles hit flush. Any tips would be cool
Landing hooks with your hand sideways reduces chances of injury in your wrists and hands, you are also able to get a ton more power because youre using your whole body with those shots. When your hand position is like the man in the video it becomes more of an arm workout, but practicing both positions in hooking is good ,whichever’s more comfortable .
Actually your right but the thing is the position of your hand during a hook punch is your own personal preference. For example I prefer to do it the same way this guy is doing it
It's all personal preference. I prefer sideways as it's less force on your shoulder and feels more natural. Some people prefer to use this method if they are throwing a lead left hook so the hook has less of a slapping effect. But yeah it's all personal preference of what works for you.
You don't want to land all 4 knuckles, buddy. Not only does that increase the surface area of the force you deliver(and therefore decrease the overall force of the punch), the bones of your pinky and ring finger in your hand are prone to fractures because the bones are smaller. You should be looking to land only your index and middle finger knuckles.
It’s hard to find that sweet spot for the right power, form, and distance in your punches. Add too much distance and you’ll loose power. Add too much power you’ll loose form. Too much form and you loose either distance or power. Your lead hook looks great man thanks for the demonstration.
How do you feel about hand and wrist position for hooks? I think the 2 common schools of thought are palm parallel to the floor, and palm perpendicular to the floor. I know a lot of concern is distribution of the force down the forearm vs centralizing it in the hand. But, I've also had coaches that would preach keeping your wrists slightly bent inward. I assume it's all about your own body mechanics, but I'm curious to see what you think.
If your fighting a south paw. Slip left on the right jab and do this lead left. Works like a charm. But you got to read em first. See if they throw a single or double.
The confusion part for me is where to put weight when throwing a lead hook , should my weight be in my rear foot or lead foot , because i watched a lot of videos and some say weight on lead foot and others say weight on rear foot
In boxing you’re taught to throw it like that. But it just depends on what feels comfortable for. with the thumb up you have more protection and you’re getting the whole face or head.
"When in doubt, pinky out!" - Patrick Star
😂😂love it
I was just going to say something about that
Yeah n brake it after it touches the face 😂😂 fucking idiot with pinky’s out 😂😂
@@josearellano3268 well being a fighter he’s probably broken his hand before. I had a boxer fracture in my 5th metacarpal. So my pinky kinda does the same thing. Can’t close it all the way unless I make a tight fist.
Bad habit leaving that pinky out once ya break it you’ll keep that hand closed
Good job, so many inadequate trainers just never talk about weight transitions and moving off the centre line.
Boxing is definitely an art that is tough to master, but my favorite part about it is how unique each person is. I always tell people if you want to see a person's real habits and tendencies, watch them fight/learn how to fight. How you move and react says a lot about the way you think.
Question. The look should be thrown knuckles pointed up or knuckles side ways? In other words back of fiat facing left or back of fiat facing up ?
@@emanueletorregrossa4218 personal preference really. Knuckles sideways is definitely better in close range, it’s also safer because having your knuckles pointed up means your more likely to accidentally make contact with thumb and damage it.
@@purewk2730 hi.
But he has knuckles pointed up! Thats why I ask
@@emanueletorregrossa4218 Its literally personal preference. I like throwing palm down hooks when I'm further away because I'm less likely to jam my wrist if I mess up contact and palm sideways hooks when I'm closer because I find I get a bit more power out of them. You'll likely get a different response from anyone you ask though so just play around with it.
I wish he'd do it in real time at the end of the video a few times. The technique is all well and good but we need to see it in practice too. Multiple times.
He doesn't have gloves on, that's probably why
Yea we do
@@CybertroninfiniteOfficial we ain't saying throw 100 but go 80 on it a few time you don't need gloves for that
Watch roy jones in his prime
@Lxnkzi it's called practice and technic no power needed
Awesome! Thought you were British for a minute with that tea time pinky up tho! 😂
My guy you have a whole playlist just for unboxing videos, stfu you cant say shit. 😂
@@gjs6069 😂
Haha 🤣
Who cares where’s he’s from my gosh - some things never change in this country 🤦♂️
Holy shit how are people so offended by this comment? Haha what a fuckin world
“better said than done” moment
I liked his explanation of how to set up a hook, and where the frame of reference is before actually throwing the punch at your opponent.
He said awesome and thank you to himself...great coaching for sure.
Thanks for the concise, conprehensive demonstration.
I've always had troubles with hooks whenever i took martial arts classes (not for long) and this helps a lot.
I feel bad for the guy who does it exactly like this, at this speed and complains that it didn't work in a real fight
Lol telling the guy what he’s about to do to him 😂
Lolol
Stop stop😂😂.
Lol
It’s hilarious, right? Fantasy boxing drills.
Awesome! Ok lets recap..a Shaolin pinky finger jab to the eye, followed by a sweet left hook to the jaw! Ok, Got it! Thanks!
😂😂
Wu Tang Forever ✊🏽
💯💯💯💯 🤪
Pinky dat eye sounded dirty 🤣😂
Fuh eva eva
Ay John Been a long time bro this video came across my UA-cam and made my day. Great to see u doing what u have always loved
"So first things first I quickly smash my pinky directly into their forehead"
🤣🤣
If you do it fast enough you can peirce right through their retinas before they have a chance to react then turn around and run like hell considering they are complete strangers to you. Otherwise you might have to get dirty.
This is a top notch coaching and communication. Technique beautifully broken down into simple steps.
Overall I agree with you, but it wasn't %100 broken down. Beginner + Intermediate people would fill in the blanks, but people who have no clue, would perform everything in between what he explained.
The thank you at the end was adorable 💕
I like how u used shoulder, hip, and ball of your foot to throw the hook good stuff
Maybe cuz thats all you can use? Like wtf did you ever fight? doesnt seem like it if thats new to you
Mans gonna break his pinky with that hook😂
I keep hearing the “hokey pokey” lyrics lol… you put your right foot in, you pull your right foot out. Now you do the homey pokey and turn your hips about…
I’ve been trying to learn short left hook for the past month. Watching this video twice now my shits rocking thank you 🙏 turned out I wasn’t counter rotating enough
T-pose tactics is always good for the basics, and obviously the power comes from the hip!
The form you carry is like a teacher, balanced and knowing the capacity aswell
You know he's good when he looks like a robot with those crisp movements.
Thanks for the advice :3 very useful.
That pinky thing is killin’ me, Brother.
I tend to keep my fist vertical when close range and only have it horizontal when I’m further out. Other than that this is exactly what I do👏🏻💪🏻
I keep it vertical too but that's because I did kung fu before I started boxing so I'm used to it. I will turn my fist sometimes but it's random
I was actually taught this by a local boxer who was the IBF Intercontinental Featherweight champ and ranked top 5 in the world at one time. I never truly understood this little gem but I took every word the man gave me as gospel. Until I started sparring more and got it down to 2nd nature I didn’t realize how much of a difference it can truly make.
@@RookieMistakeYT huge difference huh👏🏻💪🏻
@@ChristopherSchulte03 majorly! Just thinking about it I need to get a good pair of gloves and try to get back in touch with that guy. He was an amazing and patient guy and great coach/mentor. Hopefully he’s still teaching in the area. Those little things make big impacts!
I like this demonstration.
Nice tutorial man.. Very good instruction.. Gonna subscribe now.. I've boxed a good bit done some other stuff too and always enjoy seeing things done right or things I may not have known(this being something I knew but is well taught here).. So I welcome more of the same in the future.. God bless you and your loved ones John Heath..👍❤️👍
You’re a great teacher!
Very nice , I’ve done very similar hook set ups it’s crazy watching this
Imagine doing it step-by-step in the real fight😂😂
lol 😂
Lmfao 🤣 you'd probably trip up yourself trying the step by step process in a fight 🤣
great breakdown
VERY WELL, great explanation. Most people will have to learn proper footwork\ technique. Most people are oblivious to their improper footwork/technique.
Awesome. Now I am ready to take on the WORLD!!!!
You can feel the extra power when you set your feet properly.
Incredible technique.
Thumb aiming up or knuckles aiming up when doing a hook?
I've seen both recommended by pros. I prefer the thumb up to avoid hitting with my end knuckles
I'm thumb up as well...very comfortable for me and my hooks have a harder impact.
It depends where you're hitting. Thumb vertical for body hooks, thumb horizontal for head shots.
Dudeszzzzzz, you roll it over for the snap/ energy transfer at the end. Hello basic. Also, ball of your foot rotate or to get the hip involved. Your welcome
Definitely thumb up. No professional fighter actually throws a hook with their palm facing down.
@@raymondflores6410 European boxers do, we just don’t do that shit in the US
You can literally kill someone with this move lol. Great form!!!👊
Woah, this dude was one of my coaches like 11 years ago. Crazy af I'm just randomly seeing him on youtube
Thank you, going to help my offensive game a lot as an outside boxer!
🤔
Nicely executed brother!
John is a savage I trained under him for a while good fighter good trainer
Beautiful technique
I love the mechanics nice work
Keeping your hand horizontal like that runs risk of a pinky injury
All about that torque in them hips!
Thanks, John Heath, haven't had to take out the trash a single time since practicing this
Awesome advice!
Nice my grandma won't stand a Chance ☺
Now I get to show mom who the REAL boss is.
@@AB-py6jl HELL YEAH GET THAT WORK
I was initially trained to have my palm facing me. I think at this point there's no right or wrong way. Just whatever feels better. I feel I can get way more power with my palm facing me. I'm also southpaw...though I'm not sure that makes much difference.
No bro you're right that's how you're supposed to throw a real up this dude's trying to get people's hands fucking
Great video bro.
Thank you, great explanation
Thanks John! 🥊
Thank you, John
Very nice movement.
Good break down. 👍
Thank you That was Really helpful
What's your advice on the hand position for the hook? I've always thought the way you have it in this video risks breaking the small knuckles so I've always trained to hook with my hand sideways, that way all 4 knuckles hit flush. Any tips would be cool
Landing hooks with your hand sideways reduces chances of injury in your wrists and hands, you are also able to get a ton more power because youre using your whole body with those shots. When your hand position is like the man in the video it becomes more of an arm workout, but practicing both positions in hooking is good ,whichever’s more comfortable .
Actually your right but the thing is the position of your hand during a hook punch is your own personal preference. For example I prefer to do it the same way this guy is doing it
It's all personal preference. I prefer sideways as it's less force on your shoulder and feels more natural. Some people prefer to use this method if they are throwing a lead left hook so the hook has less of a slapping effect. But yeah it's all personal preference of what works for you.
You don't want to land all 4 knuckles, buddy. Not only does that increase the surface area of the force you deliver(and therefore decrease the overall force of the punch), the bones of your pinky and ring finger in your hand are prone to fractures because the bones are smaller.
You should be looking to land only your index and middle finger knuckles.
@@beelzebootthecanadiandevil9600 did you even watch the video bud
Great tutorial, just subscribed. I am used to bending down to pre react the hook, I’ll need to fix that.
Thank you coach
Nicely explained thanks 🙏🏽
This guys drinks tea while boxing
I need to learn more
It’s hard to find that sweet spot for the right power, form, and distance in your punches. Add too much distance and you’ll loose power. Add too much power you’ll loose form. Too much form and you loose either distance or power. Your lead hook looks great man thanks for the demonstration.
Finally someone w good hooks not all the loopy jab looking shit punches good shit
That pinky is out just in case he need to drive it into an opponents eye.
Great hook
How do you feel about hand and wrist position for hooks? I think the 2 common schools of thought are palm parallel to the floor, and palm perpendicular to the floor. I know a lot of concern is distribution of the force down the forearm vs centralizing it in the hand. But, I've also had coaches that would preach keeping your wrists slightly bent inward. I assume it's all about your own body mechanics, but I'm curious to see what you think.
Nice explaining
This advice is consistent with PTC Boxing 🥊 channel's video
When you're in the boxing ring you forget that 😂
USEFUL. I'll remember this
Nope, no ya won’t. You have to practice it until it is so in grained into your muscles memory you just do it without thinking
Thank you!
You are killing me with the pinky out. It’s scaring me. 😭
It’s obviously a great hook, but I keep wondering why he doesn’t have the thumb side of his fist pointing upwards. Any thoughts on this?
Instructions unclear, I poked my sparring partner in the eye with my pinky when I threw the jab to set up the lead hook
If your fighting a south paw. Slip left on the right jab and do this lead left. Works like a charm. But you got to read em first. See if they throw a single or double.
Step number one,make your body capable and strong
That Thank you at the end lmao
Thank you sir.
I habitually start with a jab and lead hook to gain my distance and/or score a decent hit, thanks for breaking down more mechanics.
Very nice 👍🙏
The confusion part for me is where to put weight when throwing a lead hook , should my weight be in my rear foot or lead foot , because i watched a lot of videos and some say weight on lead foot and others say weight on rear foot
Awesome vid, the wife won’t know what hit her ..
Lead hook after a jab. Makes sense.
Perfect
thanks now I can get back at the girl who stole me brownies!
Good content
For it to be a good jab the pinky needs to be elevated. Science!
Sweet!!
There are 2 hooks? Straight horizontal. When to you use when or which one is better ?
Well done youth
Im commenting cuz this the content i wanna see
Awesome
I got a boxers fracture just by watching this
I was always taught to throw hooks with thumb facing up.
In boxing you’re taught to throw it like that. But it just depends on what feels comfortable for. with the thumb up you have more protection and you’re getting the whole face or head.
When in doubt. Choke it out.
Need a jab video after this.
Is having the pinky out a bad habit or a hood habit?
Remember guys, you have to do the good jab first.
Man I wish I had a arched feet like that 😩
I've found it a great polisher ..😮 really have.
Quick question, do you not pívot on the hook? I was taught to pivot on the hook 🪝