just some bow shooting advise please

[total_intent2kill]

Started shooting my bow more this year and frustrated. For some reason I never shoot constantly. One arrow will hit the middle target then the second will be far right and low then the third will be super low but still middle of target. This happens at thirty yards, twenty yards and even ten! I am trying hard to do the same anchor spot when drawing back. And I am also keeping close eye on not grabbing my bow when I shoot. . . .any other suggestions for why I may be so sporadically shooting? LOL it maybe that I just suck but here is to hoping I figure it out!

Any advise would be super helpful!

[DoubleJ]

Sounds like maybe an arrow issue?  fletchings slightly different?

[D-Rock425]

Arrow contact somewhere on your bow

[sebek556]

spray down a arrow in tanactin or some similar foot spray that will leave white residue on a arrow and shoot it. Then inspect the bow for the white residue to see if it is making contact.

[BULLBLASTER]

Could also be target panick/punching? Is it always the same arrow that flys low or left? Try turning the nock 60 degrees on the bad arrows. If issue with you shoot close and.blind bail to get feel and form withought worrying about aiming.

[Matt]

Started shooting my bow more this year and frustrated. For some reason I never shoot constantly. One arrow will hit the middle target then the second will be far right and low then the third will be super low but still middle of target. This happens at thirty yards, twenty yards and even ten! I am trying hard to do the same anchor spot when drawing back. And I am also keeping close eye on not grabbing my bow when I shoot. . . .any other suggestions for why I may be so sporadically shooting? LOL it maybe that I just suck but here is to hoping I figure it out!

Any advise would be super helpful!

Without watching you shoot no one could diagnose you problem from what you have described.  Too much inconsistancy usually is an issue with the archer but there could be equipment issues too.  You should go to Spokane Valley or another shop you trust and have someone watch you shoot and also look over your equipment.  Good Luck

[seth30]

When I got into archery I actually filmed myself and posted the vids here.  A lot of the seasoned archers were able to help, and a few even met up with me at the local archery range to help out.   If I had not done that I would probaly still be lost

[shoot-em-dead]

you shooting with a release? how are you anchoring? too many variables and I agree to have someone watch you. Where are you located ?

[muledhunter]

Have someone take some pics of you shooting and post them up. Be glad to help you

[Dr. Death]

So many different things it could be, number your arrows to see if its the same ones that fly bad, arrow contact with rest, wrong arrow, poor follow through, the list goes on. Can you get to a range or pro shop?

[HunterFisher]

You could rule out the equipment by having someone else shoot the bow.  You could also number your arrows and make a note of which ones fly out, but unless you have some serious issues with your equipment, sorry but it's probably you.

What you describe actually sounds like inconsistent grip, but…

Consistent archery is all about form and just like new golfers, new archers suffer from the following:

• You start off and your form is poor but you don’t know it’s poor so you learn to work around it.
• In an attempt to take accuracy to the next level, you get some sort of advice (lessons?) on how to fix your form so you attempt to fix several things at once.
• You begin thinking about it too much, while trying to keep pins on target, but now you can’t hit the broad side of a barn.
• You go back to your old ways because they mostly worked for you.

The right way is to re-learn proper form and focus on what you need to do to shoot properly and ignore the target.  Work on form against a blank target (or the broad side of a barn). 

Start with a cord loop and your release and just get the feel for a proper surprise release.  The nice thing is that you can do this at work without alarming the natives.  Do this a couple thousand times in a couple weeks.

Work on your stance, grip and anchor point by shooting your bow at a blank paper target.  You’re worrying about form, not accuracy here, get some instruction on proper grip.  Your release should already be in muscle memory mode.  Also focus on good follow-through.  Shoot several hundred arrows this way from just a few yards out.

Now work on your sight – but still at a blank target.  Align your pin guard in your peep, then make sure your sight is level.  If you don’t have a level on your sight, get one.  Only when your pin guard is aligned and your bow is level do you begin your release routine.  Do this a few hundred more times.

Now add a target.  Use tiny dot stickers of 1” or less and shoot one arrow at each dot from 10 yards.  Do this a lot.  Try to touch the dots with the arrows.  Then move back in range.  Your groups will tighten.

[Special T]

HF and Seth are giving you good advise. 

[Button Nubbs]

Pay for lessons!!! It will make a tremendous difference.

[mfswallace]

Pay for lessons!!! It will make a tremendous difference.

Know anyone in Ellensburg area that would be interested??

[Button Nubbs]

Sorry I don't, but I will say bob at "next step archery" in mountlake terrace will take your shooting to the next level. Imo totally worth the trip from the dry side.