low shoulder

[nhbuck1]

can anyone give me some tips on how to keep a low bow shoulder? like ways to get it in correct position

[McDave]

Just keep it in the position it normally is in when you aren't pulling a bow.  Raise your arm up without a bow in in and see where your shoulder is; that's where it should be when you draw the bow.  Then scrunch it up toward your neck; that's where it shouldn't be.  It's not that difficult of a thing to get right if you're aware of it.  It's just that when we're not aware of things, they get out of whack.  You have to exert some muscular force to keep your shoulder in a natural position when you're pulling the bow, otherwise it scrunches up toward your neck.  For me, that feels like I'm pushing with my bow arm.  You just don't want to push so much that you're hyperextending your shoulder unnaturally in the other direction, either.

[Homebru]

I try to think about putting my shoulder blade into my back pocket.
homebru

[nhbuck1]

as you raise the bow cant you make believe your scooping the bow?

[McDave]

Originally posted by nhbuck1:
as you raise the bow cant you make believe your scooping the bow?

I have no idea what you're talking about, but if it helps you keep your shoulder in a natural position, go for it!

[nhbuck1]

like a shovel scoop down and forward one the bow arm while raising  bow

[Shadowhnter]

I once seen a member here say "The more I learned how I should shoot a bow, the worse I shot"...... Though we do need to be aware of good shooting phundamentals and seek to improve, I think that may be his way of saying a person can over complicate it, or take to much on at once... making matters worse. It takes time to master each aspect. It can become a negative thing to bounce all over the map trying to cover all new things at once. Truely mastering each aspect of form one at a time, is what really sticks and becomes a positive in our shooting. Just food for thought. Good luck!  

[katman]

Absolutely, and it takes a while to master each aspect. Not just a shooting session or two. Work on ONE thing at a time. Getting with a qualified instructor and setting up a plan to improve will pay large dividends.

Best $ I spent on archery was spending time with a quality instructor, setting a plan and executing it. It took a LONG LONG time to undue 40 years of 'my way'. While my way led to many harvests getting proper training and learning correct form will lead to more enjoyment for me. I know now my shot very well. Not trying to brag here but relate what worked for me.