Check hook
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title:
Check hook
text:
In boxing, a check hook is employed to prevent aggressive boxers from lunging in. There are two parts to the check hook. The first part consists of a regular hook. The second, trickier part involves the footwork. As the opponent lunges in, the boxer should throw the hook and pivot on his lead foot and swing his back foot 90 degrees around. If executed correctly, the aggressive boxer will lunge in and sail harmlessly past his opponent like a bull missing a matador. This is rarely seen in professi
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wiki
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description:
Technique used in boxing
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Check_hook
date created:
2009-01-05T16:36:50Z
date modified:
2024-09-13T11:33:20Z
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