Alright, so I decided to really work on getting this bob weave hook combo down. Saw it a while back and figured, yeah, looks useful, let’s give it a proper go.
Getting Started: Breaking It Down
First thing, I just tried to do the whole thing straight off. Big mistake. Looked like I was swatting flies while tripping over my own feet. So, I broke it down. Piece by piece.
- The Bob: Just focused on that dip. Getting low, bending the knees, keeping my eyes up. Did that over and over. Felt silly just bobbing there, but hey, gotta start somewhere.
- The Weave: Okay, after the bob, rolling under the imaginary punch. This felt more awkward. Getting the U-shape smooth? Took a bit. My back felt it initially, probably bad form. Had to remind myself to bend at the knees more, not the waist.
- The Hook: Practiced this separately too. Just throwing hooks, focusing on turning the hip and pivoting the foot. Getting that snap.
Putting It Together: The Clumsy Phase
Now, combining them. Bob… then weave. Bob… then weave. Did this for what felt like forever. Slow motion at first. It wasn’t pretty. Coordination was definitely the main boss fight here. My feet felt tangled.
Then adding the hook after the weave. Bob… weave… hook. Man, that hook felt weak sauce initially. All the energy got lost in the bob and weave shuffle. My balance was shaky coming out of the weave, so planting my foot for a solid hook? Tough.
Spent a good few evenings just drilling this in the garage. Must have looked nuts if anyone saw me. Just bobbing, weaving, and punching the air next to the lawnmower.
Finding the Flow
It probably took, I dunno, maybe four or five solid practice sessions before it started to feel less like separate moves and more like one fluid thing. Repetition was key. Sounds obvious, but really feeling it sink into muscle memory takes time.
I started focusing on keeping my core tight through the whole motion. That helped stabilize things, especially for the hook. And trying not to think too hard about each step, just letting it flow.
Where I’m At Now
It’s much better now. I can actually throw the combo with some speed and intention. It feels connected. The bob helps slip, the weave repositions, and the hook comes from a slightly different angle. Feels pretty satisfying when you land it right, even just on the heavy bag.
Still needs work, always does. Sometimes I rush it, or the hook doesn’t have enough power. But compared to where I started? Night and day. It’s a solid little sequence I’ve added now. Took patience, felt dumb doing it slow, but pushed through. Definitely worth the practice.
