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Tiredtim:
I'm really not sure how to word this but I'm going to try. I seem to have developed a habit of just pulling and letting go.  I don't anchor.  I try but for some reason I never do. Not sure if I'm some how afraid my bow will blow (I built it 3 years ago and really have no reason to think that).  Any one got any psychology that will help me slow down and  get better?  Thanks ahead of time.

osage outlaw:
If you figure it out will you let me know?

Pat B:
What is your draw weight? Sometimes we try to shoot bows that are too heavy for us and the extra tension pulls the string form our fingers be fore we're ready.  Also, try a deep hook draw with the string is the last crease in your 3 fingers, draw slowly until you hit anchor, hold for a second or 2 then relax your hand.

Ezra Knight:
I have that problem sometimes if I try and draw too slowly. I think that just ties in with what Pat said though

bradsmith2010:
you can practice your form with a light bow,,
some shoot without hitting an anchor,,
especially on a short draw bow,,
it you want to hit anchor and pause and then pull through the shot,,
then you have to practice like that,,
if you want to shoot with no anchor,, then practice like that,,
its up to you,,
if you are hitting what you shoot at,, that is what is important,,

there are lots of ways to shoot a bow,, and many opinions on how to do it,, but bottom line is hitting where you aim,,

you pull the string back and let it go, simple, ,but also complicated,,,

at one time when making sinew bows,, I shot heavy short draw bows,, I never hit anchor,,and it suited me for deer hunting,,  now I am elk hunting with a longer draw bow, I do hit anchor and pull through the shot,, but that is how I practice,,

if you want to do that,, stand close in front of the target,, close your eyes and pull to anchor, open your eyes and shoot,,, so you get the feel of it,,
then practice hitting anchor and  shooting like that only ,, till you get used to it,,

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