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Title: Proper grip
Post by: nhbuck1 on July 08, 2016, 06:46:00 PM

Can someone please explain the proper grip on a recurve, I see people with there hand open some with  index middle and thumb finger only on the grip, and some with all fingers wrapped around, I also see some with a position of there hand holding flat on a wall, advice would be great, thanks all.
Kyle

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: moebow on July 08, 2016, 07:06:00 PM

See if this diagram helps.

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/g9ag4v0ap9pcdw8/Bow%20hand%20diagram.jpg?dl=0

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: nhbuck1 on July 08, 2016, 10:25:00 PM

Perfect thanks Arne as usual your to the rescue, thanks coach
Kyle

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: AzTBH on July 09, 2016, 03:28:00 PM

Arne

Is the diagram the same for a longbow?  I shoot a BW PLX.

Thanks,
Ross

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: AzTBH on July 09, 2016, 03:28:00 PM

Arne

Is the diagram the same for a longbow?  I shoot a BW PLX.

Thanks,
Ross

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: moebow on July 09, 2016, 07:25:00 PM

Yes, it is good for all bow/grip configurations.
I too have a PLX and many Hill style bows and recurves and even (gasp) compounds it works for ALL!

Arne

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: AzTBH on July 10, 2016, 06:46:00 PM

Thanks Arne.

I fine it harder to have a consistent grip with the longbow than with the recurve.  Your diagrams really help and provides a visual that will help me achieve and consistent grip.

Good Shooting,
Ross

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: nhbuck1 on July 14, 2016, 12:12:00 PM

Does any of this change from a high wrist style recurve?

Title: Re: Proper grip
Post by: Sirius Black on July 14, 2016, 05:58:00 PM

Arne is a great teacher, but if you would like shooting with a high wrist grip, check out G. Fred Asbell's lessons/teaching. He teaches that method well.