what is good shooting form?

[Ian johnson]

I've been doing something wrong lately and I think its form, can someone tell what good form is supposed to be?, or post a pic showing me

thanks
Ian

[Junction hunter]

If you go to page 3 of shooters forum and look under "How is my form" by buckhuck, 2/18/08, Terry put a chart that shows good form. I've seen it elsewhere but couldn't find it, but know it is in that discussion.

[AllenR]

Good shooting form is at least a little different for every archery because we are all built a little differently.

The # 1 thing that you want to achieve is consistency.  Almost any form will give you good results if it is consistent.  However, thousands of archers over the centuries have realized that some things tend to work better for most archers.  If you have access to the Masters of the Bare Bow video, you will see archers with very different form.  IMHO most people would do well to copy Rod Jenkins' form.  Also check out Terry Green's clock photo that he has posted several time on this forum, that shows good alignment.

There is no particular form that you have to have to be a good shot, it's just that there are a few things that work for most people.

Hope this helps,
Allen

[Ian johnson]

should I draw as I raise the bow, or should I have the arrow aimed as I draw?

[BLACK WOLF]

The should or shouldn't answer will be based on your ability and your goals.

There's no wrong or right way to shoot a bow and arrow...the only time it's really wrong...is if it isn't producing the results you're after.

At that time you than examine what you're doing and see if you're doing anything wrong and if you feel you're not and want to try something new...than go for it.

Ray  

[Diamond Paul]

Ian, the answer to your question is not that simple.  It depends a lot on what your primary interests in archery are.  If you mainly want to shoot 3D's and such (target), go to  www.youtube  and search "Olympic archery."  You'll get to see some of the best pure target form there is.  If you are mainly a hunter, shooting like Terry Green, Fred Asbell, etc. might work better in more varied situations, because you don't always have your feet planted just so, not enough time, etc.  The basics are, in general: postitive, consistent anchor point; good back tension (push/pull) with relaxed string hand and forearm; consistent, torque-free grip; and, last, solid bow arm that gives consistent follow-through at and after the shot.  If you develop these basics, they can be applied to any kind of archery you pursue.  Go to 3rivers' website and check out the shooting videos to see first-hand what kind of form good shooters have.  If you know anyone down there who is a good shooter, see if he can help you.  It's hard to really understand what someone means by "use good back tension" unless you have someone demonstrate it and help you develop it.  By the way, how's the glove working out?  Paul.

[Terry Green]

I you can video yourself and post it here....there's a lot of guys that can help find your problem(s).

[Diamond Paul]

By the way, Terry, I owe you an apology; I must have been off my meds or something.  Paul.

[Terry Green]

No worries Paul.