collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Bow shooting tip ....  (Read 7502 times)

Offline RadSav

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jun 2011
  • Posts: 11342
  • Location: Vancouver
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #30 on: August 18, 2013, 10:51:33 PM »
mountainman's advise is right on.  Centered and relaxed will solve the majority of problems archers struggle with.  Each coach has his own advise as to the proper foot and shoulder position.  For instance Larry Wise likes the archer to have all bones in the left arm in perfect alignment with one another and does not preach much about being open with the target.  Rick McKinney on the other hand tends to teach a more open stance and spends less time worrying about the left arm.  Both world champion archers, both great coaches and both have my utmost respect.  The one thing they both agree on is "Center", "Balance" and "Relaxed"
He asked, Do you ever give a short simple answer?  I replied, "Nope."

Offline robertsjd

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 452
  • Location: Stanwood
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #31 on: August 19, 2013, 07:51:11 AM »
Awesome thank you very much !

mountainman's advise is right on.  Centered and relaxed will solve the majority of problems archers struggle with.  Each coach has his own advise as to the proper foot and shoulder position.  For instance Larry Wise likes the archer to have all bones in the left arm in perfect alignment with one another and does not preach much about being open with the target.  Rick McKinney on the other hand tends to teach a more open stance and spends less time worrying about the left arm.  Both world champion archers, both great coaches and both have my utmost respect.  The one thing they both agree on is "Center", "Balance" and "Relaxed"
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

Offline JJD

  • Past Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 959
  • Location: Right side WA state
  • Groups: NRA, DU
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #32 on: August 19, 2013, 10:26:43 AM »
Opening the stance, turing slightly toward the target w/ foot farthest away from target, slightly ahead of the forward foot by about 1/2 a shoe length works good for me.
You may have to fine tune that for your body.
Only time you might need an arm guard is when you are wearing a heavier jacket or something like that.  Keeps the string from contacting the sleeve material and throwing your shot off.
Spent most of my $$ on huntin, fishin & retrievin dogs, the rest I just pretty much wasted.

Offline Mongo Hunter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 855
  • Location: Vancouver
  • Pew Pew lifestyle
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #33 on: August 19, 2013, 11:08:53 AM »
looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise
:yeah:
Vegetarian: Old Indian word for Bad Hunter.

Offline robertsjd

  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Sep 2012
  • Posts: 452
  • Location: Stanwood
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #34 on: August 19, 2013, 05:24:45 PM »
So does this mean my draw length is the main reasoning for slapping my arm ?

looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise
:yeah:
be careful going in search of adventure its ridiculously easy to find.

Offline luckyman

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Scout
  • ****
  • Join Date: Nov 2011
  • Posts: 471
  • Location: mount vernon
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #35 on: August 19, 2013, 05:36:33 PM »
Your upper body is leaning back slightly. Thats another sign you may be too long on draw.
Shortening up should help.
I'm not sure.

Offline Bunny Thumper

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Nov 2010
  • Posts: 107
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #36 on: August 19, 2013, 07:41:11 PM »
Don't be such a wuss. Another 2000 arrows or so and you'll have a nice callus built up and then you won't feel a thing.

Offline Mongo Hunter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Longhunter
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jan 2011
  • Posts: 855
  • Location: Vancouver
  • Pew Pew lifestyle
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #37 on: August 21, 2013, 06:49:22 AM »
So does this mean my draw length is the main reasoning for slapping my arm ?

looks like your elbow is locked to me man. gonna smack yourself every time that way. if your elbow is locked like that your draw is too long and that would make the way you hold the bow wrong as well and that is why you get a bruise
:yeah:

without seeing you shoot personally and just looking at the photo and what you have on your arm it appears that's your problem. My actual draw length and my bow draw length are different for the same reason. when I was measured when they set my bow up I think I was a 29" draw and we set my bow for like 28 I think. I kept getting my arm slapped too until we brought it down just a little and a actual bow guy saw my form. to be totally honest your front elbow should be slightly bent not locked, try bringing your bows draw down just a hair.
Vegetarian: Old Indian word for Bad Hunter.

Offline lghtnquik

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Hunter
  • ***
  • Join Date: Dec 2011
  • Posts: 123
  • Location: Snohomish, WA
Re: Bow shooting tip ....
« Reply #38 on: August 21, 2013, 11:28:06 AM »
Loosen that wrist strap so you can rotate your hand out better. Knuckles should be at a 45 with the riser at full draw. You shouldn't get hit where you are unless you are gripping the bow with your whole hand.

 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Winchester model 97 will not cycle by mudflat mike
[Today at 08:49:51 AM]


2025 Area 9 King Opener by 30.06
[Today at 07:36:20 AM]


Crabbing at cornet bay? by swanderek
[Today at 07:31:00 AM]


49 Degrees North Early Bull Moose by westdcw
[Today at 07:20:54 AM]


Boundary Waters walleye trip by Tjv28
[Today at 07:17:15 AM]


Air Dryer Cherries by birdshooter1189
[Today at 06:25:38 AM]


Non-Shoulder mount elk ideas by Rob
[Today at 06:24:17 AM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by scottfrick
[Yesterday at 07:37:30 PM]


AKC Australian Shepherd Puppies by TeacherMan
[Yesterday at 07:04:08 PM]


Area 11 2025 - Well? by huntnphool
[Yesterday at 04:42:10 PM]


8 year old attacked in 2023 ooops by shootnrun
[Yesterday at 04:23:14 PM]


Browning X Bolt sticky stock by JKEEN33
[Yesterday at 01:31:06 PM]


Mt. St. Helens Goat by CNELK
[Yesterday at 01:09:43 PM]


2025 Montana alternate list by tdot24
[Yesterday at 12:37:30 PM]


Bonaparte Lake by TeacherMan
[Yesterday at 10:17:00 AM]


Pocket Carry by hookr88
[Yesterday at 09:48:30 AM]


Grouse in Vail? by Alan K
[Yesterday at 09:28:46 AM]


Rabbits looking good so far! by Goshawk
[Yesterday at 09:16:08 AM]


Game scouting in Vail for 2025. Not looking too good so far. by Goshawk
[Yesterday at 09:04:01 AM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal