The power right hand, or right cross, is the long range heavy artillery in a boxer’s armoury. In this video I talk you through 3 ways to through power right hand punches.
If you are a southpaw, just reverse this. I know that might be a little annoying, but for basic skills it’s what you do. The difference for southpaws is all about tactics.
So the 3 right hand power punches that I demonstrate in this video:
- the straight right hand punch
- the ‘early release’ right hand punch
- the long range right hook
When executing these power right hand punches, avoid the common faults. Under-rotation, telegraphing the punch, flaring the elbow. All of these will reduce the chance of landing the power right hand. After all, a power punch that doesn’t land has no power at all.
Any comments? Let me know below.
Cheers
Fran
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Thanks Fran,
Very useful for tomorrow’s class, love the detailed explanation.
The long hook can be very deceptive indeed, might also work to attack the floating rib, a mean punch.
Cheers,
Frank
A mean punch indeed Frank! Glad you enjoyed the video👍
Great video as ever Fran. Is the ‘early-release’ right hand punch the same thing as the long range right hook? Thanks.
Sorry to be clear, the long range right hook you demonstrate in this video seems to be a lot more ‘hook like’ than the long range right hook (which is almost straight) you demonstrate in your other videos as a right hand variation.
Hello Bobby
It’s a great observation. The shots are very similar, almost identical. I think that Pug nails it in his comment above, turning those ‘big knuckles’ in makes it little more hook…if that makes sense.
Great fundamentals review Fran. Right down to the pole through your head (going straight through your body into the floor). Maybe too gruesome for today’s kids. LOL! It brought back memories as it was the same way I was trained. Dead on with the slapping call with the palm turned in. Yet you still see it in the pros. The way you deliver the long range hook is deceptive because it starts the same way, almost, as a straight punch. I emphasize turning the big knuckles in.
Thanks Pug, always good to get a pat on the back from an experienced boxing person – I very much appreciate it. Love that final insight, turning in the big knuckles – hitting the nail right on the head, great way to get the point across. Thanks pal.
Appreciate the great video Fran. Always insightful with plenty of detail!
Thanks Dan, glad you liked it pal