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How's My Form?
dmassphoto:
Hey all. Well, being brand new to traditional archery, I finally got my first R/D longbow the other day and just wanted you guys to check my form to see if I could improve it at all. It's only one photo, maybe I should get one from the top? I've seen people pull their back elbow up above their ears, and I've seen some images of warbow shooters with their elbow down. I try to keep mine in line, but I'm shooting groups anywhere from 3-8in apart from 12 paces, which seems pretty random. Any way to improve my technique? Any help would be great. I'm looking forward to attending the TN Classic soon as well, and hopefully somebody will take the time to teach me how to shoot beyond 15yrds, lol.
Oh, also...I try to keep a loose grip with my bow arm, but when I put my fingers out like I'm pointing to the target, the arrows seem to go high. Is that normal? Should I keep my grip as shown in the pic? Tighter or looser?
Dave 55:
They might go high because your really heeling the bow with your grip.The way we stand and hold a bow for a picture isnt always the way we shoot one.
Pat B:
Your form looks pretty good but your elbow is just a little high. Ideally you want a straight line from the arrow's point to the tip of your elbow with the bow arm and drawing arm inline with that. Also stand with your feet perpendicular to the target and at shoulder width and your shoulders lined up with the line of sight.
On a longbow I like a good solid grip but not squeezing too tight. I like my bow hand right under the arrow, as close to the shelf as is comfortable. I don't like sticking my bow hand fingers out because when a broadhead is used it could get dicey! ;D
DanaM:
No,no,no ya need to stand on one foot, bend at the waist 180 degrees, then rotate at the waist 90 degrees close both eyes and let er fly ;D
Actually yer form looks better than mine ever will :'(
dmassphoto:
lol thanks guys fo the input :) I'm gonna try the suggestions out and see what I can do, although I'm not sure I can stand on one foot just yet :)
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