The Uppercut And Hook – Bust ‘Em Up!

The Uppercut And Hook – In Behind The Jab

This is the first of a series of articles in which we will examine boxing combinations delivered at mid range.  These articles may have referenced within them some long range punches, but the main portion of the combination is delivered at mid range.  This combination in particular is built from a basic set of 4 skills, although the complexity of this combination can be increased.  The spine of the combination is the uppercut and hook.

Right, here’s the combination:

1. Jab
2. Move In
3. Right Uppercut at mid-range
4. Left Hook at mid-range.

Steps 1 and 2 may be combined or alternatively steps 2 and 3 may be combined.  We should remember that the distance between long range and mid-range may be quite short; we are not dealing with fixed and absolute measurements therefore we have some flexibility in terms of building the combination.  There is a definite flow to the combination and in many ways this is the essence of why a boxer combines shots.  Each shot is used to exploit the successes gained by the previous shot landing:

1. The jab breaks open the opponent’s defence.
2. The uppercut drives up through the open defence and lifts the head.
3. The left hook is landed on the exposed head.

One of the more simple and effective boxing combinations out there.  We can increase the complexity of the combination, maybe to reduce the risks to which we are exposed as we attack, or alternatively to follow this combination up instantly as a ‘phased attack.’  This is all stuff that we can get into as we develop our boxing combinations.  Don’t forget, leave any questions or comments below!

Cheers

Fran

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