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DC:
We were trying to show my 4 year old grandson how to shoot a bow. I made a 50" bamboo stick bow. It draws about 18" with my 2 pound spining weight on it. For the life of us we could not get him to hold his left arm straight. I'm sure the bow isn't too heavy. I'm wondering if the string smacked his wrist and he's trying to avoid that again. I'm going to make a bracer. Any other thoughts? Thanks

aaron:
He might just be too young. Give him a year to develop his coordination. Maybe start with something simpler, but

le0n:
Brace it higher.

Have him hold the bow with the other hand.

Pat B:
Let him shoot without you showing him how. At his age it might be too much for him to comprehend. I have seen kids pick up a bow for the first time and have almost perfect form. Let him enjoy shooting and when he's a bit older try again.

GlisGlis:
Show him the Walt Disney Movie The Brave just to get his attention.
My 5 y daughter loves it and i let her shoot me with blunted arrows.
I dont pay too much attention to proper form. I let her enjoy the game.
She cant alot his bow, almost horizontal and also bend the left arm a little. Anyway she shoots pretty well and I have some bruises to prove it  ;)

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