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Title: Hitting my arm
Post by: D on November 27, 2011, 09:03:00 PM

I'm sure that this question has been asked a hundred times but I'm gonna ask again.  What is the main reason I'm hitting my bow arm.  Everything else in my draw feels great.  I'm anchoring good, got back tension but am just hitting my arm.  I hit where I am looking (for the most part).  Its just a curious question any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: moebow on November 27, 2011, 09:22:00 PM

D,  Check out the "grip question" thread below on this forum for a suggested hand position (see the pictures).  Also with that grip you might check to see if your bow arm elbow is rotated inwards so the joint is vertical to the ground (the point of your elbow pointing toward the horizon behind you.)  This may help you get better string clearance with your arm.

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: D on November 27, 2011, 09:28:00 PM

Thanks Moebow.  It doesn't hit hard and I wear a leather guard so I don't feel it much but I look down and the guard and I see the scuff on the leather.  Thanks again I'll check out.

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: moebow on November 27, 2011, 09:30:00 PM

Let us know how it works out and if we can help more.

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: moebow on November 27, 2011, 09:52:00 PM

Elbow should have this orientation, that may help with string clearance.

 (http://i979.photobucket.com/albums/ae274/moebow1/bow%20arm/CIMG0094.jpg)

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: D on November 27, 2011, 10:54:00 PM

I actully think I am letting my elbow rotate down.  If it ever quits dumping stinking rain I'll get outside and try it out.  Thanks again.

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: mmilinovich on November 28, 2011, 03:30:00 PM

I had, and occasionally still have, the same problem you have, D.

For me, it's a simple fix IF I remember to do things correctly.  When I hit the armguard, it's because my elbow is down at 5 or 6 o'clock.  (I'm a lefty.  For a right-handed shooter, it would be 6 or 7 o'clock.)

When I rotate my arm so that the elbow is at 3 o'clock (that's 9 o'clock for a righty), the problem  goes away.

That's all there's to it.  Hope that helps.

Mark

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: D on November 28, 2011, 09:35:00 PM

I haven't had a chance shoot yet but I'm almost positive that is the problem.  Thanks for the help guys I really appreciate it

Title: Re: Hitting my arm
Post by: Stumpkiller on November 28, 2011, 10:48:00 PM

Agreed: low elbow.  My archery coach in college would walk behind and poke us with an arrow tip in the underarm to get us to twist the elbow around vertically.

Feels unnatural - but I don't hit my arm.