Lead hook to the body
Mechanics / Hands / Shadow
Dip to the lead side, turn through the hips, fist across at rib height with the elbow level.
Dip, then turn
- Dip through the legs and let the lead hip load.
- The hips turn and carry the fist across at rib height, thumb up.
- Turn back and rise together.
Mechanics / Build / Shadow
Why it matters
The body hook is the punch that makes the level change worth learning. It pairs the dip of the body jab with the turn of the lead hook and shows why the two are taught together.
Walk through it
- GuardClose range, knees soft
- Dip and loadThrough the legs, elbow comes down to rib height
- Turn throughHips turn, fist across, elbow level with the fist, eyes up
- RecoverTurn back and rise, hand to the cheek
Common faults
- Head drops to reachThe eyes stay on the target at the bottom of the dip
- Elbow trailsLevel with the fist; a trailing elbow is a push
- Dip without the turnThe dip loads; the hips deliver
Drill
3 rounds of 2 min, 45 s rest. 6 to 8 slow body hooks a round, pausing at the dip to check the elbow
Solo study: no partner, no contact, not verified by a coach. Rehearse a movement your coach has already shown you.
The movements inside it
- Boxing guard: Set the feet, Hands home, Check balance, Ready. Watch for: Avoid bringing the feet onto one tightrope.
- Lead hook to the body: Guard, Dip and load, Turn through, Recover. Watch for: Dropping the head to reach the body. The eyes stay on the target at the bottom of the dip.
Where it sits
Mechanics: One punch at a time, slowed down: where the heel, the hip and the elbow are at the moment it lands.
Other studies in this tier: Cross / return to guard, Lead hook / recover, Rear hook, Lead uppercut, Jab to the body.
Sessions that use it: One punch at a time.
Rehearse, then reflect
Open the visual study to see the movement from four cameras. Start slowly using the movement taught by your coach, pause between repetitions and keep the range comfortable. Add the study to a session when you want a timed block, and record one useful observation afterward.
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