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Title: Random Arrow Flight... form problems?
Post by: jfisher on September 17, 2009, 11:24:00 PM

I've been shooting for a few weeks at 10 meters, and I am only able to group within eight inches or so. Arrow flight seems random.
Here are a two links to videos of me shooting. Is it my form or what's up?

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgNxRKkvkw

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGK-yDRGspI

Title: Re: Random Arrow Flight... form problems?
Post by: Longbow Bowhunter on September 18, 2009, 04:13:00 AM

I noticed you dropping your arm and or moving at the release. Whever your left arm moved at release is were your arrow went.

Title: Re: Random Arrow Flight... form problems?
Post by: moebow on September 18, 2009, 09:15:00 AM

I agree with Longbow.  Your bow hand and arm are your problems.  Try turning your bow arm elbow so that the joint is vertical rather than horizontal.  If you stand with your bow extended as if you're ready to draw, then bend your bow arm elbow.  If your bow comes around to your chest your elbow is correct.  If the bow goes up over your head you loose stability and your bow will jump around as seen in the videos.  Get your elbow in the proper position and then concentrate on holding the bow hand on target until the arrow hits.

Since we're talking form,  I think you should work on getting your index finger down too.  You don't need to hold the arrow on the bow if you are drawing correctly especially using 3 fingers under.  But even split finger, if you need to hold the arrow on the bow you either have too much pressure on the nock or are twisting the string as you draw.

As I see it your inconsistancy is all in your bow hand and arm at this point.