Flying Elbow!!!

[d_golf]

Flying Elbow is a VERY common swing flaw, that is tough to notice on your own. (but so are most swing flaws)

I may have a slight case....every now and then.

Any body have drills or advice on how to CLIP the wings off that FLYING ELBOW?

[muskegman]

Flying Elbow

In all seriousness, a big mirror in your garage would help you identify flaws. I've got one from the previous owners (he was an avid golfer) in our garage and I head out there to check my swing a couple times a week. Plus you can flex in the mirror too. Which is cool.

[Joe081484]

I used to fly my elbow alot, for practice I used to hit a bunch of shots at the range while trying to keep a headcover pinned under my armpit, helped me get the feeling of not flying it.

[mikeos]

tying a rope is a good idea alright but an easier way is to take a shot and remember to keep your elbow at your side all through the shot, it sounds a little crazy but it works and the shot is as good as the next guy, just swing back and thru but keep that elbow stuck to you're side!!..it works!!

[wachesawgolfer]

The elbow can extend somewhat on the backswing, just make the first move down, the returning of the right elbow to the side with a lateral shift. (Per Harvey Pennick)

[jamesduncan]

yeah, i also have a flying elbow and tend not to worry about it too much.

i follow the advice a la pennick and work more on getting it to return to the proper position at the start of the down swing, using pennicks slow motion and magic move drills.

[elizzy.jones]

The best drill to do to keep your elbow in is to put a headcover under your armpit. Just hit several balls while focusing on keeping that headcover locked in! Good Luck!