Expert: Joe Hofer - 2/17/2008

Question
I have learne the jap, straight righ/right cross, left hook and left uppercut. Im a righty to the point where my left side if less than half efficvient. Ive seen boxers throw hooks with there right even if they have theyre left foot forward, same with the hook. Is this a diffrent punch? Also, I noticed that boxers never change what there leading foot is, is it unheard of to switch postions or do you have to stay in the same "left foot forward stance. I just need to learn a way to take advantage of the power of my torque from the right handed side of my body. (i also am trtying to improve the ccordination of the left hook but i feel there is a punch Im not aware of that I would benifit from that is thrown with the right, not the left, it feels stronger and more natural)
Thanks a bunch"

Answer
The hook primarialy is thrown with which foot is the lead foot.  Yes you can switch from othrodox to southpaw, but you should learn equal power from both hands and I feel it is your technique that is not allowing this.  I do sell a video on my website about the hook if you are interested also there are many good books available on proper punching techniques from ringside.  My website is www.boxingdoneright.com

Thanks,

Joe