Fist Configuration in a Hook Punch?

[novamanms]

The main difference between the palm-down and palm-sideways hook is the shifting of body/hips to accumulate power, the way the blow feels through the arm and elbow, and the utilization of the knuckles of the index and middle finger into the target.

The palm-sideways hook doesn't utilize the small surface area of the knuckles as much, and often requires better timing due to the need of the person to reposition and cock their hips in a manner to make it a power shot. A hook can be a setup or power shot on its own, but normally it is most powerful for a counter-punch.

The palm down hook can be thrown for more power in close quarters, and is more likely to cause a knockout due to the use of the sharp knuckles on the 1st and 2nd finger. It's a lot more like a cross, except that it isn't corkscrewing as much over the defense of the opponent. It and the shovel hook (half-hook, half-uppercut) are the best body shots, in my opinion. They are more natural to the mechanics of a person than a plain uppercut...to me, at least.

 

[PyRoTeK]

I have multiple ways I throw a punch (hook) pending on the angle I'm throwing from and to. I would simply advise doing what feels most natural. If you are at an advantage over one way use that, rather it be strength, speed, or you are simply using it to distract. If you will notice that you can twist your palms obviously, so it makes sense that one could infact do neither palms down or facing you, facing outword or any of the above but between any of the NorthStar points.

 

[Kane Fan]

Same here......

so basically, I hit like a girl : o )
I heard Teddy Atlas say that he thinks the palm down hook is the way to do it
*shrug*

 

[Demonix]

I do palm down for head shot hooks, and palm facing me for body strike hooks.

After doing years of bag work and striking this is the way it feels most comfortable for me and I feel I get the most power from.