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Offline jeffp51

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still can't hit much -- how is my form
« on: May 17, 2017, 11:51:57 pm »
My arrows hit right where I am looking--if I look at the broad side of a barn.  Can you see anything in my form that might explain it?  Here is a video with 15 shots from the side and the rear.  I try to inhale as I draw, and exhale on the release.  video should play if you take the spaces out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tjReC6iEBM&feature=youtu.be
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Offline Pat B

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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2017, 09:15:10 am »
I can't get your link to work. Generally youtube  links are acceptable here so post it directly.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2017, 10:29:29 am »
Try it now
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2017, 10:38:42 am »
Jeff, your form looks pretty good. Is your release smooth? Are you looking at the target or just a spot on the target where the arrow will go. Picking a spot and concentrating on that makes the arrow go there. Looking at the target you'll hit the target but not necessarily the spot.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2017, 11:02:05 am »
I concentrate on the smallest point I can see. My hand usually stays on my face when I release. If I shoot 5 arrows, one usually goes wide of the target, one is close to my aiming point, and the other three hit my 2-foot target somewhere. I miss left more than I miss right.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2017, 11:07:18 am »
Are you hitting your arm guard? That could be messing you up.

You didn't show the target after, are they just all over or do they tend to go left/right?
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2017, 11:29:08 am »
Something that seems to be helping me(a bit) is the last thing I think about is my bow arm, holding it steady and keeping it pointed at the barn.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2017, 12:24:15 pm »
Try shooting one arrow then retrieve it and shoot again. I find if I shoot groups the other arrows in the target can break my concentration. When hunting you usually only get one shot.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2017, 12:38:57 pm »
I just shot about 50 arrows.  I noticed that sometimes the arrow spins smoothly into the target (not necessarily where I want it to) and sometimes the nock seems to spiral around--even though it sometimes still goes where I want it to--could this have something to do with my release?

In the video, I am only shooting at about 10 yards, so they look relatively good in the target--although not right on the bulls eye, and not tightly grouped
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2017, 12:42:33 pm »
Yes and a smooth, consistent release is critical.   ...but do try the one arrow at a time.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2017, 01:02:31 pm »
Any suggestions on how to get a better release?  is it mostly about a secondary anchor point, or is there something else?
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2017, 01:04:23 pm »
one thing I noticed in the video is that you seem to be tightening your grip on the bow just before he release.(on a couple of the shots)  do you generally try to shoot with a loose or tight bowhand grip?

you mentioned natural shoot arrows? does one shoot consistently better? pick that for the "one arrow at a time" test

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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2017, 01:19:24 pm »
Eye dominance can screw a guy right up. I know of at least a few who switched from righty to lefty and became fine shots.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2017, 09:10:02 pm »
I am left eye dominant, and I shoot right handed, so that could be a factor, but every attempt to shoot left have been disastrous. I wonder how to compensate.
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Re: still can't hit much -- how is my form
« Reply #14 on: May 19, 2017, 08:14:31 am »
That's your problem. My cousin couldn't even shoot a set-up compound that way. His arrows went all over heck. He switched to lefty and shoots like a pro now. My advice? Get a 25-30# bow and start shooing lefty now. Its a damn tough trick to cheat eye dominance and win.
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