User blog comment:Kogath/Monster Hunter Generations Discussion/@comment-184612-20160305023720/@comment-2194133-20160307030928

@SamRex the picture at the bottom left and center shows that while the Boomerang is in the air, you can use Gauntlet-type weapons to punch the monster with until the boomerang comes back to you. That way you don't have to remain idle during that timeframe.