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90 Second Boxing Tips – The Hook and Roll

Working on combining body movements with punching is one of the finest boxing tips I can pass on to you.

When boxers do this, and the top guys do it all the time, the outcome is about increased power and increased defensive protection.

In this video we are going to combine the roll (also called the bob and weave) with the short range left hook.

If you want to see a great exponent put this type of skill to practice, check out Smokin’ Joe Frazier…this was his stock-in-trade.

Here’s the video then below are a couple of key points to take away.

Hook and Roll

Some key points:

  • Use your legs to generate the roll, isolate your back.  Do not lean forward by using your waist…this is lazy and dangerous.
  • Make the 2 skills blend into one

It’s really that simple.  Do this and short and mid range and adjust the length of your hook accordingly.

Any questions or observations then let me know

Cheers

Fran

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{ 13 comments… add one }
  • Abdul November 12, 2019, 10:16 pm

    There was nothing short about the hooks of Joe Frazier especially the
    One which drops Muhammad Ali

  • Adam August 13, 2019, 8:12 pm

    As always, this information is gold. Would love to pop to the ‘pool for an afternoon’s training with you some time!

  • Andrea February 18, 2019, 8:21 pm

    Grazie. Fran…

  • Dejan September 11, 2018, 8:07 am

    I love the simplicity of the 90 second videos! Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙂

    • Fran September 12, 2018, 8:20 pm

      Thanks Dejan, glad you like the format.

  • Terry December 19, 2016, 2:23 am

    Great clip as usual Fran.If anyone is keen to learn the correct fundamentals of this game,they needn’t look any further.All the best mate.Regards Terry.

    • Fran December 20, 2016, 8:44 pm

      Thanks so much me old Ozzy partner in crime 🙂 You take it easy and have a brilliant and relaxing Christmas

  • Kenneth Smith December 18, 2016, 8:52 pm

    Great tip! Those 2 really have a rhythm to them

    • Fran December 20, 2016, 8:43 pm

      They do indeed Kenneth

  • Gerry Matthews December 18, 2016, 8:39 pm

    Cheers Fran. Will do!

  • Gerry Matthews December 18, 2016, 9:32 am

    Top video Fran. Could you also throw an uppercut after the rolll? Just trying it out myself, the uppercut seems alot more awkward than a hook to throw?

    • Fran December 18, 2016, 6:43 pm

      You can Gerry. Bear in mind the uppercut, especially the lead hand uppercut, is always more challenging to throw than the hook. It can definitely work well though so keep practicing.

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