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Pat B:
I shoot with a fluid style as per J. Fred Asbel. Leaning forward, elbow bent and head forward. The bent elbow will help prevent hitting your bow arm. I use a bracer but only to keep my shirt sleeve from getting caught in the string.

aero86:
so, you dont hold for a bit?

chasing crow:
I shoot similar (though not as well I'm sure) as Pat. I don't wear a bracer and only hit myself on rare occasions. I also am using lighter bows, around 40# - 45#.
Chasing Crow

Pat B:
When I hit anchor I release. No hold at all. One problem I have found with my style is if I shoot too much or too heavy of a bow I will short draw with this style. When I find myself doing this I will concentrate on all aspects of my form, draw and release. At that point I will hold my anchor for a second or two before releasing. When hunting season comes around I don't want to think about any aspect of my draw, form and release but only concentrate on where the arrow WILL go. Generally I don't remember any part of the draw or release only the beginning, putting tension on the string. My concentration is on where the arrow WILL hit.

boo:
Not sure if this is what is happening to you or not, but with me, I dont hit my wrist during the shot but after the shot. Its the string hitting the wrist after the arrow has left the bow on the back stroke, and it sits there and vibrates back and forth. Normally its a spot about two inches long.  Put the bow in your hand like you are shooting it and see if the string hits your red spot in the center. If it does then id say its after the shot.

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