This is a list of things that will help you be more consistent. You can refer back to it from time to time when your form is weak and your shots aren't exactly stacking in there. For a more advanced shooter, this list could and can be much more detailed, but for the masses we want to keep it conducive to SOLID, consistent form.
I'll post some more tips and advice on Monday, but be sure to share other tips by posting a comment.
Yours in archery,
T-Bone.
P.S. Great job on the help with the best archer. Looks like ol' Fred is the man.
- Keep feet shoulder width apart and inline with the target. Securely nock an arrow and connect release aid.
- Set bow hand in a comfortable spot on the grip. Low wrist is best, with equal force from top to bottom of the palm.
- Draw the bow, pushing and pulling and incorporating your whole upper body. Contract your back and expand your chest.
- Find your anchor by firmly positioning your hand on a consistent place on the side of your face. i.e. jaw line, knuckle at your ear lobe.
- Lightly touch the string to the corner of your mouth and tip of your nose. (I recommend a kisser button for hunting setups.)
- Try to keep both eyes open (unless you have dominant eye issues). Look through the center of your peep, lining up your sight housing with the diameter of your peep.
- Get your pin very close to the target.
- Keep your drawing arm inline with the arrow when you are at full draw, and have a slight down-and-out bend in your bow arm.
- Relax your bow hand, knuckles on a 45 degree angle, with equal tension from the top to the bottom of your palm. Imagine the bow is pushing up the bone of your bow arm.
- Remember to stand up straight and not slouch or lean back.
- Put your finger on the trigger and just feel the trigger.
- Start squeezing the trigger EASY, and remember to keep tension in your back as if you were smashing a ball between your shoulder blades. (You do not want to collapse on a shot). Pull and squeeze as you aim.
- As you are squeezing and executing the shot, remember to aim HARD. Pick a spot on the target and focus hard, knowing that is where the arrow will hit. Stare at the spot and let the pin be a little fuzzy in the foreground. Continue to squeeze.
- When the shot breaks it should be a surprise. Let it happen. Keep staring at the spot you aimed at. Stay in the shot, this is follow-through. Do not try and watch the arrow fly.
I'll post some more tips and advice on Monday, but be sure to share other tips by posting a comment.
Yours in archery,
T-Bone.
P.S. Great job on the help with the best archer. Looks like ol' Fred is the man.
T-Bone, I wish I could reduce this in size, laminate it and tape it to my arm so I can see it while shooting. Always good advice. Always have trouble with the last one. I'm always struggling with being surprised at the shot.
Thanks for the advise T-Bone. Hopefully it will help.
God Bless,
Kristle Oberlander-Georgia