Sounds like you're doing the 180 spinning hook and the 360 spinning hook. I'll try to describe TKD's spinning hook kick:
Moving into a sidestand you put all your weight onto your lead leg and whip your butt and hips backwards into your target. You chamber the knee up to your chest with your leg completely bent, then release the kick to full extension when your spin has turned you 180 degrees and strike with the heel (target being the temple or anywere close to it) pulling through your target with your hip and leg and then rechamber your leg to keep control of your spin and lessen the time you are susceptible to counter attack.
I've seen Thai fighters do a straight leg version that has more power but is wider and easier to recognise. I personally like both.
Damian Mavis
Honour TKD
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