Drill

Drills

Boxing

Short-Hook Bag Reps

Compact hooks powered by torso rotation

9 min
5 x 1 min close-range rounds
Intermediate

Why this drill

Builds toward compact hooks powered by torso rotation.

Instructions

  1. 1Stand close enough to the bag that a long hook cannot fit.
  2. 2Rotate the torso and turn the lead foot to throw the hook.
  3. 3Keep the elbow at the same height as the fist on contact.
  4. 4Alternate lead and rear hooks with the guard held high.

What to focus on

Connected torso rotation instead of arm swing.

Recommended reps

5 x 1 min close-range rounds

Common mistake

Winding up and looping the hook from outside.