Establishing anchor(s)

[Fattony77]

Since I'm working on improving my terrible shooting by getting good form down, I'm finding that I need a more consistant & repeatable anchor. (DUH!!) So what's a good way to FIND the best anchor point(s) for me? I've always used the middle finger in the corner of my mouth, but I know that it isn't consistant enough. I shoot split AND 3 under depending on the tiller of the bow I'm shooting. Suggestions, please!!!

[SAVIOUR68]

Fattony I would first suggest that you look at Terry Greens form clock pictures/post for form to assure that you are getting in proper draw/body alignment first from that point on then to recognize 2 anchor points on your face [ thumb web under lower jaw, finger on lip, thumb knuckle to ear lobe, etc etc]. Everyones body/facial structure is different so with a little time with proper alignment and anchor you be be shooting in the 10 ring      
P.S once you find what your looking for it WILL take a while to get accustomed to the new feelings/anchors so just stay with it for a few weeks. Good luck.

[SAVIOUR68]

Oooops double post

[McDave]

I suggest you decide on either 3 under or split, and stick with that. Switching back and forth can't be helping your accuracy.  

I remember the first hunting season after I switched from split to 3 under. I had shot 3 under long enough that I thought I was used to it.  The first shot I had at a deer, I shot over its back.  I looked down, and I was gripping the string split!*  I think the reason I did that is that the last hunting shot from the previous season had been split, and even though I had been shooting 3 under for months, my mind reverted back to the last shot I had taken hunting, in the excitement of the shot.

*  Edit  For those of you who may be wondering if I went back in time, what I mean is that I had nocked an arrow for a possible second shot (which didn't happen), and glanced down and noticed that I was gripping the string split fingers, so I assume that is the way I gripped the string for the first shot, as well.

[Jack Hoyt 75]

I prefer split finger and double anchor. Lots of good books, DVDs and clinics out there to get it fine tuned and learning good habits.

[jonsimoneau]

anchoring in the corner of your mouth is a perfectly good way to anchor if it works for you.  If you can do it consistently it will work.  Go by what feels the best and what gives you the best results.

[Fattony77]

So far I've found/been using my thumb touching the front of my ear for a length reference (which makes the feathers touch my nose), and the middle finger touching my top teeth for an elevation reference. Been sticking with my B/W 3 under tab for prctice, so that's what I'll use for huntin'.

[Fanto]

fattony

you dont want to be holding your thumb up. let it rest naturally down against your hand and hook it around your jawbone.

it creates  tension in your forearm which you want to relax.


middle finger on tooth is the best there is. has to be an upper tooth . byron ferguson does that.

cheers

[bogeyrider63]

Originally posted by Fanto:
fattony

you dont want to be holding your thumb up. let it rest naturally down against your hand and hook it around your jawbone.

it creates  tension in your forearm which you want to relax.


middle finger on tooth is the best there is. has to be an upper tooth . byron ferguson does that.

cheers

^ good advice.

[Fattony77]

TTT for any other advice on finding the best anchor(s) for oneself....