Problem with left arm

[unreal]

I have strong punches but for some reason, my left arm is not as coodinated as my right arm and it taking me a long time to get it as stong as my right. Sometimes when I swing a jab with my left, my elbow would high extend, i quess, and it would hurt like a bitch. The pain would be located right on top of the elbow, below the tricp. So instead of fast punches, i have to throw rough strong ones so it wouldnt flex out. Anyway to correct this problem?

 

[unreal]

Gee, thanks for the replies. -_^

 

[farmboy]

Are you left or right handed? I'm assuming right.

 

[unreal]

Yes i am

 

[ASPNTXWRX]

What you are probably trying to do is snap that jab out there as fast as possible. I ran into this as well when I first started sparring. I just try not to extend my arm past about 90% and rely more on footwork. If I use my feet to get in a little closer, I don't have to extend my arm as much to land the jab.

 

[Spoonman7]

try to turn your shoulder into your punch more, many people leave their shoulders behind and as a result can damage their arms, and also, don't puch from yourelbow, the only thing the elbow does is turn the punch over that's all.