Anchor Away

[MJB]

While taking a breather at Denton this year. I decided to just kick back and watch the way others shoot. I was amazed at how many I seen not coming to what I would call a definite anchor.

Most were releasing before they got anywhere near an anchor point. Like releasing in front of their face. First few things that came into my mind was over bowed, short drawing.

I would like to get some opinions and your thoughts on what others think.

Thanks
Mike

[dnovo]

I notice that a lot also. I used to be guilty of it myself fighting TP. Now I can anchor but I just have to work on other things.

[browndown]

I started shooting about 9 months ago and used to do the same, I started concentrating on my anchor point instead of my shot and kicked the habbit.  

[hunterbob]

I was one of the guilty ones at Denton hill this year releasing before anchor and shot bad.I started 3 to 4 days before Denton coming to full anchor but as soon as I got to Denton and shot the first target I went back to my old ways.but since I come home I am back to a full set anchor and it is working great.I think I have my trigger reprogramed now.I am doing the wall drill were I come to anchor pointing at something I dont want to shoot and hold and then let down and now when I shoot every shot for now I srart out with draw,anchor,aim hold hold hold release and I am hitting better than ever.

[Cal bow]

Short draw or the inability to find the same anchor point from shot to shot was/is my biggest problem. I started to use a kisser button and almost (not completely of course) eliminated the problem. I bought a new bow and tried to shoot without the button. Found I had the same issues and put a button on my new bow and was back on target again. The only problem is I find I rely on the button to shoot confidently.

[Sean B]

I've shot that way in the past, no matter what poundage I shot, I'd release just short of anchor.  it played on my head for awhile, even though I was very accurate. My brain just kept telling me when to release.  After awhile, I came to the conclusion, it works, so go with it.

for some reason, the last 2 yrs or so, I draw right to anchor, but release as soon as i get there. It feels right, and it works for me.

[john gerrard]

I really believe that there are way more people out there that are overbowed than we realize. Too many people are caught up in the poundage thing. I think we would all be better off if we started out with 40# bows and learned to shoot then move up in poundage as needed.   John

[chopx2]

Once I learned to use back tension and bow arm alignment my bow felt instantly 10# lighter not to mention my draw length increased 1.5" as compared to anchoring in the corner of my mouth all scrunched up and struggling...however my quest to change was fueled by my poor shooting.

[wvtradbow]

I'm guilty of that myself an when shooting with a group it's even worse,I worked all winter with a light bow trying to get a "sight picture" at full draw an it worked great but get with a group an I fold like a house of cards,but I'm back in therapy an it's all good again (lol)..I did notice that in most of the Eagle Eye pics people are shooting 3 fingers under,an I never have seen a person shoot 3 under an short draw,maybe there's something to that...Bill

[Kevin Dill]

Over-Bowed or Under-Conditioned?

[LongStick64]

It's the one reason the formaster is such a great tool. You learn 2 things about your form, pulling with your back, if you are not or can't you are probably overbowed. And you learn a stronger release.

The other tool I like to use is my little girl. I have her stand to the side of me while I shoot and I let her critique my form. You'd be surprised on how much better I shoot knowing I don't like my little girl tell me I'm not using solid form. Then I watch her shoot, and I am impressed with her solid form. Big reason, she shoots a bow she can EASILY manage. Only 9 years old but she teaches me something new everyday.

[Tom Anderson]

Originally posted by john gerrard:
I really believe that there are way more people out there that are overbowed than we realize. Too many people are caught up in the poundage thing. I think we would all be better off if we started out with 40# bows and learned to shoot then move up in poundage as needed.   John

I think more of us should start with 40# and   stay at 40#.

[levibear]

I really would like to point out that some of the deadliest archers  have a "floating anchor" watch fred bears videos. No question convention says a solid anchor point is best. Still I have to wonder if you short draw to the same point in space prior to anchor can you be acurate? I think so  

[recurvecody]

if i think and worry about how i shoot the whole time i'm shooting than i shoot worse and lose all the fun out of shooting. so if i'am not proper but i still shoot good and it works for me than so be it. i'm not lookin to win any contests, i just want to have fun.