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Main Boards => The Shooters FORM Board => Topic started by: Scott Barr on May 05, 2016, 06:31:00 PM
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I have had more bows than I can remember and until now have not had any problems tuning arrows to each. Now, no matter what I do, when I paper tune bare shaft or otherwise at five yards, I am nock high by quite a bit. I have changed the nock point (up and down), brace height, and filmed my form to make sure I am not keeping my elbow too high and adding twist to the string. Most of my pressure is on my middle finger with perhaps 20% on my forefinger, and almost none on my ring finger. Nonetheless, changing weight on my fingers has little affect on nock high, even when I try shooting split finger. I shoot 3 under with a bow that is even tillered off the shelf. I have tried heavier and/or stiffer arrows, thinking maybe my spine is too weak and bouncing off the shelf. I have been at it now for weeks and I am frustrated.
More recently I am thinking it is a form issue. I tried my other bows with arrows that were tuned to them some time back. When I shoot them, they too are nock high, just no where near as much. With recent shoulder problems and loss of most vision in my dominant eye, I am guessing that my form has suffered as I make adjustments. So if it is not the bow or bows, how would my form cause nock high? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you all may provide.
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Because you're having this problem with all of your bows, I would guess that you are right, it is some kind of form issue. You've identified the usual culprits and have eliminated them. Probably the next best step would be to post a video of yourself shooting. Maybe somebody will see something.