overswing practice drills / aids

[john.coleshill@ntlwo]

I got down to 10.2 but then started to overswing and now back up to 13.7 , video shows textbook on plane backswing right up to the drinks waiter position but then the right elbow just continues up and out , result is every conceivable shot. Have tried numerous swing thoughts and couple of aids [ head cover under right armpit / figure of eight band on upper arms but can't find something that really works for me.
Anyone know of any good drills / swing thoughts / practice aids ?

[BrianW]

Re: overswing practice drills / aids

I am sure I entered this reply before but it seems to have disappeared? Here goes again:

The flying right elbow is normally caused by a fault in the takeaway. The left shoulder rotates downwards, this pushes the head and torso to the left and causes the right arm and elbow to lift up. Work on your shoulders turning more level so that you stay centered and stacked in the backswing, your right elbow should then point down to the ground.

[cyc53870]

Re: overswing practice drills / aids

Try a slower backswing for more control...

[Joe Duffer]

Re: overswing practice drills / aids

You might focus on making the change of direction from backswing to forward swing happen when your left shoulder touches the left side of your chin. Once you do that, you've made a full shoulder turn, which, coupled with a relatively straight left arm, equals the longest, widest swing arc you need. From that point, you produce good clubhead speed without sacrificing control.