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Novice archer
« on: August 22, 2013, 11:06:22 AM »
 I was just wondering if I could get some helpful tips on  shooting.
  Proper form, bow maintaining, finding anchor point , sight adjustment. Etc
  Any tips I'm sure would help any beginners   Viewing this thread.
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Re: Novice archer
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2013, 11:07:57 AM »
There are many good videos out there that are great. One thing that helps people in EVERY sport is have a buddy video tape you  so you can see what you are doing from a differtn point of view.
In archery we have something like the way of the superior man. When the archer misses the center of the target, he turns round and seeks for the cause of his failure in himself. 

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Re: Novice archer
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2013, 11:36:02 AM »
Who ever sold you the bow should have covered the basics for you before you left the shop........Id go back in there and start asking questions, thenjoin a club and hang out..........make friends and shoot alot, and again, ask any questions you may have........guys will help.  I helped many guys back when I was a clubber.........

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Re: Novice archer
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2013, 12:00:28 PM »
Lots of questions.  Archery isn't very tuff to become a decent shot as long as you learn the basics.  Anchor point is something that you will come natural to you.  Don't force any one specific anchor point because that is something you were told.  You will find a position that feels comfortable to you.  As far as sight adjustment.  Just follow the arrow. If you are hitting high then move sight or pins up. Same for low and left.  Get on youtube to get some ideas of body, arm, and hand positions.  My first year I bought my bow in May.  By July I was shooting awesome, and killed my first elk that September.

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Re: Novice archer
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2013, 12:24:52 PM »
Being good at archery mostly requires being good at repeating the same motions EVERY time you shoot. CONSISTANCEY makes you a better shot... After that its just range estimation. Some people find it easier to have a little mental check list before each shot. I'll give you an example of mine...
Is my thumb at the base of the back of my skull and my pointer finger knuckle in my ear? (Anchor Point) Is my bubble level level. Does the Peep circle line up with the site circle?.
That is my mental check list every time i shoot. it helps a lot, but does not make all my shots perfect. Remember small changes in how you hold, or look through your peep will make a noticeable difference in your shooting.  :twocents:
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