Flying right elbow

[bcoak]

My right elbow really sticks out at top of backswing, ala. Jack Nicklaus. Looking at the pros today though (incl. Brian's new Movie) their right elbows tend to be more in front of chest and tighter to the body (almost in line with spine angle).
I know this is a "position" but was wondering the pros and cons of each top. My tendency is to come OTT so I was wondering if getting right elbow clser to body would help.
I am a swinger.

 

[ldeit]

bcoak,

As a swinger, you will have a start up swivel which will turn the left wrist and right wrist/forearm toward the plane angle.

If your right elbow is still flying, you could be losing the pressure between the right lifeline and the side of the left thumb keeping the hands together. Peter Croker called the "Push to Bent" in his Hit Book which will help keep the hands in front of the right shoulder(chest) but not necessarily tighter to the body.

ldeit