How do I do the looping left hook?

Question

I try but I lose balance and stumble Im A BIG fellow so is that a problem? I stay on the balls of my feet that doesnt seem to help. and Ideas or links perhaps.

Answer 1

In my experience, a looping left hook should only be thrown on the inside. If you try to come in with a loop, you will leave your entire body open for a counter, which could be K.O at your weight.

The truth is, i have a feeling you are trying to come in like Joe Frasier with that hook, and you are executing it wrong.

If you want to throw a lead left hook, make sure you practice it on the bag. Practice good technique and balance. After a while, throwing the hook from the outside will become easier and more proper.

Again, avoid the loop unless you are already on the inside!

Good luck!

Answer 2

The left hook is throw by twisting your torso and shoulders with the hook to add the power, and, if your orthodox, twisting your left foot along with it too. If your trying to throw like Frazier though, its much more wild. You shoot almost from a crouch and your right foot comes off the ground at the midpoint of the punch  and you pretty much have to drop your right hand, so it leaves you very vulnerable, so if you dont have an iron jaw like joe(and you probably don't, joe had one of the hardest jaws in the game at the time) you should stay away from it, not matter how big you are, the increase in power is not worth the HUGE opening you give.