Hook (boxing)
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A hook is a punch in boxing. It is performed by turning the core muscles and back, thereby swinging the arm, which is bent at an angle near or at 90 degrees, in a horizontal arc into the opponent. A hook is usually aimed at the jaw, but it can also be used for body shots, especially to the liver.
A hook is a punch in boxing. It is performed by turning the core muscles and back, thereby swinging the arm, which is bent at an angle near or at 90 degrees, in a horizontal arc into the opponent. A hook is usually aimed at the jaw, but it can also be used for body shots, especially to the liver. ==Gallery== Field Manual No. 3-25.150 Combatives Hook.jpg|A hook Crochet5.jpg|Hook in shadowboxing Lecon crochet.jpg|Another hook Crochet1.jpg|Left hook in medium range ==See also== Bolo punch Russian hook Cross (boxing) Jab Uppercut ==References==
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