The timing of the punch is very critical due to the fact that if the elbow rolls over or you turn your hand over to soon you will be using the smaller muscle call the trapezoids by rotating the hand over as soon as your elbow clears the rib cage area you will use the bigger muscle called the pectoral and the laterals. Also by watching until the elbow clears the body the muscle will shut off so you can get the maximum potential out of the punch.
A good way to demonstrate this is have one person put their hand in a position to throw a punch (this will usually be a hook punch). Place your palm in their fist and have them push with their arm in that position. Chances are they will not be able to move you now rotate the hand to the chamber position and have them throw a punch and they should be able to push you back.
When throwing your punches make sure you keep your elbow in, also make sure you hand does not turn over to early. Watch what you are doing while practice, remember to correct yourself when you see errors.
Hope to see everyone on the Mat on Monday. Enjoy your weekend.
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