Instinctive vs. Gap - Dominant Eye vs. Good old squint

[BassBow]

Hello,

I have been shooting traditional tackle for a few years or so. Shooting quite regularly. I have been getting somewhat frustrated and decided to look into gap shooting.

I gave the old 3 fingers under gap style a try yesterday and had positive results. Actually, it seemed as if I was hitting my mark more consistently.

A few things bother me. Gap seems very similar to shooting with a sight. Well, I guess it is a lot like shooting with a sight. Does this become instinctive after a time???? The gap sight? What are the pro's and con's if I decided to switch? Should I tiller my Dalaa to positive?

Secondly, I like the "G. Fred" philosophy that shooting a bow is not a static or holding thing. I like that sort of snap/instinctive quality. One continuous motion. Do people shoot a hybrid style instinctive/gap style?

Sorry for all of the questions. I value your advice!

Lastly, I am left eye dominant. I cannot shoot anything but right handed. I am a musician and have a strong right hand tendencies. Is ok or frowned upon to shoot with one eye closed?

Thank you!

Mike

[SAVIOUR68]

Mike good.questions. I shot Gap/Instinctive and split vision.I personal feel that gapping has helped my instinctive and split vision shooting after a while the gaps are not noticed.At times when I have problems with lefts and rights I practice using gapping so my horizontal accuracy improves due to me.aiming the arrow. When gapping I prefer one eye closed to get better alignment of the arrow. Split vision and instinctive are both with both eyes open I prefer to come to anchor and settle in and allow steady back tension decide when the arrow is going to leave my hand. Best of luck with your journey.