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Title: The String Hand - a video
Post by: Ranger B on January 18, 2012, 04:15:00 PM
The String Hand Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuI9QB72BFU&feature=g-upl&context=G275b4c7AUAAAAAAAAAA)
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Post by: Green on January 18, 2012, 07:14:00 PM
Another great addition to your instructional videos Jimmy.  I found a missing key.....a deep hook grip doesn't have to start with heavily curled fingers which kept tension in the back of my hand.  Your advice to start with relaxed fingers just fixed a chronic issue.....Javi will be glad to hear this.  Lol.
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Post by: DTD on January 18, 2012, 10:11:00 PM
Ranger,
Very nicely done.
Doug
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Post by: NBK on January 18, 2012, 11:06:00 PM
Great explanation, and great timing for me also.  I've been working on the blind bale in the basement, (what else can we do in the dead of winter!), and noticed on video of myself that I cock my wrist prior to the draw, reaching anchor before my elbow comes all the way around, resulting in having to conciously engage the back to get aligned.  Gonna try more of the "j" draw you described and see if it helps.  Thanks for posting and keep 'em coming!
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Post by: frank the hunter on January 19, 2012, 07:30:00 AM
great video thanks for all the help
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Post by: Butts2 on January 19, 2012, 07:53:00 AM
This will take some practice with the thumb...for me. Good as usual! Like your hat too. thanks   :thumbsup:
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Post by: FerretWYO on January 19, 2012, 11:47:00 AM
Very well done.
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Post by: skilonbw on January 19, 2012, 02:23:00 PM
Enjoyed the video. I had not practiced the hand part of the release in a while as a stand alone.
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Post by: bowgy on January 19, 2012, 03:51:00 PM
Good video!
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Post by: David K on January 19, 2012, 08:16:00 PM
I've watched a few of your videos to help improve my form, this video in particular is really helping me to obtain the proper shoulder alignment and back tension, thanks!
Title: Re: The String Hand - a video
Post by: Ranger B on January 19, 2012, 08:36:00 PM
You bet guys.  That is what they are for - to help folks.
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Post by: Friend on January 19, 2012, 09:21:00 PM
Wonderful explanation and demonstration.

Thank you!
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Post by: two4hooking on January 20, 2012, 08:47:00 AM
Thanks for posting!  I have been fighting some of these issues and it comes at a great time!
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Post by: JR Williams on January 20, 2012, 09:00:00 AM
Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. They are a big help to alot of us.
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Post by: mt-dew10 on January 20, 2012, 02:24:00 PM
Very informative, thanks Jimmy!!
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Post by: fmscan on January 20, 2012, 04:21:00 PM
Thank You, Thank You. What a great video. Really enjoyed watching you shoot. I struggle with hand tension....in fact I struggle with tension on everything. Just bearing down in the the key for archery. Works if you are an NFL lineman. This video will help me a lot. Between you and Moebow I will be a good shot someday.
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Post by: glass76 on January 20, 2012, 08:29:00 PM
More good information. Thanks for posting your videos, they are very helpful.
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Post by: Pat B. on January 21, 2012, 10:23:00 AM
Sure do enjoy watching and learning from your videos.. Thanks for taking the time to do them.
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Post by: Friend on January 23, 2012, 08:40:00 PM
Ranger B,

Have you considered placing your collection of quite useful video demos on one CD?

Consider me in line if you do.
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Post by: Rossco7002 on January 23, 2012, 09:34:00 PM
Really helpful video jimmy, thanks for posting. I'd been waiting til the end of season to implement some of the tips moebow has in his rotational draw vid. By combining your input and his I have really been able to get into my back and off the string cleaner.

As per your observation when full expansion is reached as opposed to the 'slump' stance there is a lot of extra draw length to be had. A huge bonus for a guy as stumpy as me! Thanks once again.
Title: Re: The String Hand - a video
Post by: Ranger B on January 23, 2012, 10:51:00 PM
Glad you guys are getting some use out of the videos.  Let me know if I can help you out.
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Post by: TexasTrad on January 24, 2012, 08:17:00 AM
Great video.  how do I find your other videos?
Title: Re: The String Hand - a video
Post by: Ranger B on January 24, 2012, 12:06:00 PM
Go to this page and then click on the "Videos" tab to see all of them.

  Ranger B\\'s Page (http://www.youtube.com/user/jimmyblackmon?feature=guide)
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Post by: Junglecat on January 29, 2012, 10:41:00 PM
Thanks Ranger B.Great video.
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Post by: karrow on January 30, 2012, 10:30:00 PM
wow very informative for me. i have been working on my grip release and anchor on my lunch lunch break the last couple weeks. thanks alot Ranger B
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Post by: redant 60/65 on January 30, 2012, 11:31:00 PM
Very well done your video's have been a great help to me.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The String Hand - a video
Post by: Terry Green on January 31, 2012, 01:37:00 PM
Good stuff Jimmy....I did a lot of talk about alignment on The Bowhunters of TradGang DVD, and bone on bone contact....the purpose is to get all of your energy going directly toward and away from the target....and your release and bow arm have no where to go.....and that negates wind-age issues.

Anytime you can explain this from a different person....someone will have a light bulb go off as different persons on the same subject offer different insights and angles....and that is a great thing.

I like you used the 'J' term also....been stressing that as well, but you did a great job of showing what NOT to do as well. I show a photo on the Form Clock thread that really shows the 'wrist cock' as a no no.

Some folks claim you can't learn to shoot from an internet forum....we'll if anyone pays any attention here, that claim is false.  Way too many folks have learned to improve here for that claim to be legit.

   :campfire:
Title: Re: The String Hand - a video
Post by: jonsimoneau on March 23, 2012, 03:36:00 PM
That is the best explanation of the rotational thing that I have ever seen.  Thanks a bunch Jimmy!
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Post by: 187BOWHUNTER on March 31, 2012, 08:49:00 AM
these tips are great, thanks
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Post by: stujay on April 23, 2012, 12:16:00 AM
Thanks enjoyed the video.
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Post by: Firstlight on April 23, 2012, 03:21:00 PM
Watched all the videos, thanks for putting them out there for us!!

Leaning a lot.