Two-three-two (cross, left hook, cross)

Two-three-two (cross, left hook, cross): step by step

1. Rotate your hips and throw the right cross.
2. As you turn your hips back the other way, throw the left hook.
3. Turn your hips again and throw the right cross.
4. Bring both hands back in front of your chin and reset your guard.

Two-three-two (cross, left hook, cross): key points

• This combination is built around the right cross. The first and last rights form the backbone of the attack.
• Switch the direction of rotation quickly from side to side, so the opponent's defense can't answer each punch in turn.
• Don't throw the punches with your arms alone. Throw them with your hips switching back and forth.

Two-three-two (cross, left hook, cross): common mistakes

• Throwing all three with just your arms. You can't use rotation, and every punch is light.
• Letting your body drift forward on the first right cross. The switch into the left hook comes late and the punches don't connect.
• Leaving your face square in front of the opponent after the last right cross. That makes it easy to get hit by their left coming back.

Two-three-two (cross, left hook, cross): how to practice

• In shadowboxing, feel your hips switch side to side on right, left, right, and raise the speed little by little.
• On the heavy bag, stand a bit close and repeat at a rhythm where the three punches flow without a hitch.

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