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Anchoring, at the chin, cheek, or eye, behind the ear, advantages? Disadvantages
Kegan:
I anchor with the web up my thumb tucked under the bottom edge of my jaw bone and my index finger touching my top lip. This puts the arrow at the corner of my mouth. At that this point the arrow is close enough to make aiming easier while keeping my arm low enough that it's easy to pull heavier bows.
I used to anchor loser to my chin. My poor eye sight and coordination made this very hard to use consistently. I also anchored higher for a time, but this threw my arm out of alignment and wore me out way too fast.
When I anchor the web of the tumb rather than concentrating on anchoring my finger tips, I usually can relax my drawing hand and arm more. This also lets me relax my bow hand more too, so most of the drawing is done with my back and there's less torquing and plucking of the bow. There are pictures and explanations of how I shoot on my site, www.economicalarchery.webs.com if you'd like some photos.
leapingbare:
I anchor with the knuckle of my thumb touching my bottom jaw bone.
El Destructo:
I normally always Anchor with my bent thumb riding my Jawbone...and the tip of my middle finger in the corner of my mouth....this works for me....
crooketarrow:
You must do what fells natural.I shoot middle finger touch a tootH.Thumb locked behind my jaw.
El Destructo:
Sounds like a basic technique is taking form here....
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