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Controling that bow arm
n2huntn:
I couldn't disagree more with the above statement. Form is everything no matter what type of bow you shoot. Back tension ensures a full draw and clean release. I see a lot of trad archers short drawing the bow . Back tension also prevents snap shooting. Pulling with back tension allows consistent anchor and allows the bow arm to settle.
Bentstick81:
Crooketarrow and n2huntn both have itnteresting points. For hunting purposes, i think it would really be hard to use n2huntn's style with back tension type of shooting. If you are shooting at birds, or rabbits on the move, i don't see how a person could use the back tension method. Sometimes, you have to get a shot off quick. Now on the other hand, if you are target shooting X's, i could see where n2huntn's technique would be very beneficial. I think each style has its place. But hey, who am i to ask. LOL ;D JMO
crooketarrow:
N your putting way more into shooting that needs to be there. If you have to think about haveing the right back tention when the buck walks out your already in trouble. I did'nt say you don't need any form. But only the basic's after that with trational ( after the basics) it's whats comes natural. Your not standing with a high speed compound where every grain and total form matters.
If your pushing your bow arm forwand your putting on enough back tention. WITH OUT WORRY ABOUT IT.
NEXT WORSE THING PEOPLE TRY TO DO WITH THERE BOW ARM.
IS DROPING YOUR BOW ARM TO WATCH YOUR ARROW FLY.
DON'T DO ANYTHING OTHER THAT PICK A SPOT AND NEVER ,NEVER TAKE YOU EYE OFF YOUR SPOT UNTILL YOUR ARROW HITS.
THIS DOSE 2 THINGS
HELPS YOUR CONSUTRATION ON YOUR SPOT.
IF YOU DON'T MOVE (TAKE YOUR EYE OFF YOUR SPOT) UNTILL YOUR ARROW HITS THATS FOLLOW THROUGH. STOPS YOU FROM DROPING YOU BOW ARM TRYING TO WATCH YOUR ARROW FLY.
Your not shooting 50 yards at a 10 ring. If you keep it 20 or under should'nt take any thought. If your thinking about any part of your shot other than picking a spot. YOUR NOT SHOOTING TOTALLY INSTINTIVE.
SHOOTING IS SUREPOSE TO BE FUN NOT A CHORE.
YOU SHOOT A SELFBOW WHAT COMES NATURAL. DON'T CLUTER IT UP WITH 10 THINGS YOU GOT TO DO. I JUST SHOOT THE BUCK AND I HAVE OVER AND OVER WITH NOT DOING ANYTHING SPECIAL.
ONCE I KNOW I'M GETTING A SHOOT AT MY BUCK. I ONLY LOOK AT MY SPOT THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE ARROWS EITHER IN THE BUCK OR THERE'S A BLOOD SPOT THERE.
WERE NOT SHOOTING A COMPOUND A 50 OR 60 YARDS.
n2huntn:
Making the shot has a lot to do with muscle memory . Back tension is accomplished with muscle memory. Proper practice makes for consistent shooting, and consistency is the key, anchor , position on the grip, etc. It doesent matter what you are shooting primitive or not. Back tension is an archery thing period. So many have an effective range under 20 yds with trad gear. The gear is not the limiting factor. Younger and older shooters will benefit from back tension. Everyones shoulders will benefit from using it. So much garbage is spread on the net about form. Go to a class on form by an accomplshed archer and you will be taught back tension . It doesent matter if you are shooting game or foam. The execution of the shot is the same and can not be rushed, I.e. snap shooting. I highly doubt that trad or primitive gear is more forgiving than compounds, just the opposite. Tuning and form are more critical in my experience.
Glad you can hit what you shoot at. Different ways to accomplish the same goal. Some better and safer than others. You have to decide for youself and form your own opinion.
Jeff
hedgeapple:
Ok guys, define "pushing" with your bow arm. I've tried that since I first read Manny's comments. At first I was getting string snap on my arm guard because I was straightening my arm too much on the push. I shoot a very loose grip with just the meat of my thumb against the handle and my index finger slightly holding the bow. If I have a tight grip I tend to torque the bow. When I release and the top limb rocks forward slowly, I hit a 10 ring 90% of the time. This happens in about 1 in 5 shots. For the life of me, I don't know what I'm doing on that 1 shot that allows this reaction.
Now I'm not shooting badly. I'll put 8 or 10 arrows in the kill zone of my 3-d deer target. Those 2 arrows that are not in the kill zone is do to lack consentration and usually miss the target complete. I just want to get better. I want 8 of 10 arrows in the 10 ring. Feel like I'm almost there but there's some little something that I need to correct and train my muscle to do to do it.
And, it's not like I'm not practicing. In the last 30 days I've shot 25 of those days for 30 to 60 minutes.
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