The mechanics of a rear hook are more complex then those of a lead hook, cross, or jab IMO.
Remember, any punch that you throw leaves you open somewhere, some more then others, but some punches are more appropriate at different times then others.
Your instructor most definitly has his reasons for restricting the use of the rear hook - who can really speculate besides you. There is probably tons of stuff, big things and little things that he hasent shown you yet, and doesnt plan to real soon. The quickest way to -get- to the things he doesnt want you worring about now, is to do and practice the things he tells you too, and not do or practice the things he tells you not to.
Things to remember with the rear hook, as with all commitments:
Stick and move. Dont throw a punch and then stand there to get clocked where you ARE open.
Get back to ready position. Whatever this is, if your a left lead or a right lead or some random silly ****, get back on guard.
Dont look down. Look at your opponent, watch for movement, general motion, retraction.
Move you silly ****. Move, move, and move.
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