Hook (boxing)
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Image:Hook.jpg A hook is a punch in boxing. It involves the turning of the core muscles and back, swinging the arm, which is bent at an angle near or at 90 degrees, into the opponent. A hook is usually aimed at the side of the head, but it can also be used for body shots, especially the liver.
The cross could be referred to as a more powerful hook, being thrown by the rear hand. The puncher drops his body weight to one side, allowing him to swing his opposite fist horizontally and hit the opponent. Sometimes, depending on style and what feels comfortable to the individual, the foot is pivoted. This can allow more leverage into the blow, but leaves one lacking in options to follow up with, such as the right uppercut or right hook. In practice, it looks like a straight power punch being thrown from the side. This is a very powerful punch with knockout power.
