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The palm heel strike must be practiced repeatedly because it is not as natural for most people as a jab or a cross. It takes time to make the proper body mechanics feel natural and the strike effective. It’s well worth the effort, though. I have used this strike in the field and in competition with excellent results.

The best way to practice this strike is to hit a heavy bag from a short distance at least one hundred times a session (see Fig. ssss1). The more you practice this strike, the more power you’ll be able to apply to your target.

The Boxing Hook

The boxing hook is executed in the same manner as the palm heel hook. The only big difference is the hand position at the end of the strike (see Fig. ssss1).

Start in the defensive boxing stance. Quickly rotate your front hip. At the same time, lift your elbow to your shoulder level. Your arm will naturally follow your elbow and your arm will be parallel to the ground. This time you will be striking with your fist. Your fist should be parallel to the ground, and your wrist should be flat and in line with your fist (see Fig. ssss1).