Lead Hook → Lead Spinning Elbow

Advanced

Lead Hook to Lead Spinning Elbow rides the momentum of the punch. The hook turns you toward the rear shoulder, and instead of resetting you keep spinning so the elbow comes around behind their guard.

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What this combo trains

This advanced combination develops rotational power, balance through a full turn, and the nerve to commit to a high-risk finish. The hook turns you toward the rear shoulder, and rather than resetting you continue the spin so the lead elbow (sok klap) whips around behind the guard with the whole turn behind it. Chaining the elbow off the hook's rotation is what makes the spin fast and hidden.

Step by step

  1. 1.
    Lead Hook

    Throw the lead hook, elbow up, turning the lead hip through so the punch naturally rotates you toward the rear shoulder.

  2. 2.
    Lead Spinning Elbow

    Instead of resetting, keep the turn going and whip the lead elbow (sok klap) around behind their guard, spinning with the whole rotation behind it for a fight-ending strike.

Common mistakes

  • Resetting your stance after the hook, which kills the momentum the spin needs.
  • Dropping the chin or losing sight of the target through the turn, a big risk on any spinning strike.
  • Spinning wide and slow so they see it coming and step off the line.
  • Over-rotating and losing balance, leaving you exposed if the elbow misses.

Who it suits

An advanced, high-risk finish for confident strikers in orthodox or southpaw, mirrored to your stance by the app. Best drilled once your hook and balance are reliable.

Why it works

The hook turns you toward the rear shoulder; keep spinning instead of resetting and the lead elbow comes around behind their guard with the whole turn behind it.

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