Defence drill
Hook catch and return
Introduces safe hook defence with tight guard.
By DrillGrid Admin
Purpose
Introduces safe hook defence with tight guard.
Setup
- Pair boxers as A and B
- Start at technical pace, complete the sequence, reset, then swap roles
Run it
- A throws slow left hook
- B catches on tight right glove/forearm, small dip, then resets
Coach checks
Keep glove tight. Do not reach for the hook. Check the purpose: introduces safe hook defence with tight guard.
Scale it
Add B right hand back after the catch.
Common faults
- Rushing the drill
- overreaching
- standing still after punching
- or trying to win the drill instead of learning the skill
Amateur relevance
Clean visible contact, immediate answer after defence, and a composed exit help the boxer look in control.
Use it
Use short technical rounds. Keep it cooperative before adding scoring or pressure.