Long anchor point

[Trab]

In studying shooting form it seems almost everyone anchors at the corner of the mouth. For whatever reason my accuracy improves when I anchor further back on my right cheek. What I do is draw back until my thumb reaches the back of my ear. This places my string fingers about 1 inch past the corner of my mouth. The extra inch of pull gives my arrow more power and I am more accurate doing so. I use the touch of the thumb touching the rear of the ear as my anchor....
Not trying to get to technical here....just wondering if anyone else draws back further because it appears this is fairly unorthodox. Since I am still not a very great shooter, part of me is wondering if I should do as most others do and anchor at the mouth corner..... and then eventually maybe my accuracy will improve even more ...Thoughts
Trab

[tom cunningham]

The corner of your mouth is a starting point...Try getting in front of a mirror and see where you elbow is pointed. Your hand will want to go in the same direction as the elbow on release. When your upper arm/elbow is aligned in a straight line with your arrow...that's your anchor. my2cents....Tom.

[Trab]

Just "air drew" (without a bow) into my anchor Tom and it appears that when my thumb reaches the back of my ear that my elbow is aligned in a total straight line with where my arrow would be pointing....I will try this tomorrow while actually shooting as it is to late to go shooting right now in NY. It makes sense though Tom appreciate the thought...

[tom cunningham]

Also refer to "Terry's form clock" and other tips on the shooting forums that reference skeletal alignment....some teach a seven step shot sequence for each and every arrow to maintain a foundation that will lead to consistent form. Good form equals good shots....good luck!

[Daz]

Sounds like you use an identical anchor to me. I always thought i had a high anchor that was unorthodox, but i remember seeing pictures of either Pope or Young that had an identical high anchor point. I seem to recall Bill Negley having a somewhat higher anchor as well.

Not everyone has identical physical dimensions, and slight adjustments for alignment/bone on bone contact would be logical. As long as release is clean, and form is repeatable with no stress injuries incurred (and you can hit what you look at) who is to say "not ok"?

[Trab]

Sounds logical to me Daz.....thanks !!

There really is no right or wrong.............as long as you can do it the exact same way every time!

I have a very unconventional low anchor point which a very good high level coach told me was probably not the best idea in the world. I tried to change and messed a lot of things up. I finally got the "You can't teach old dogs new tricks" attitude and went back to my very unconventional low anchor and all was good again!

Bisch

Oops, double post!

Bisch

[bigbadjon]

Behind your ear maybe better because you generally can't move your ear out of position. The corner of your mouth isn't the same place every time and I notice a lot of people pout their lips approaching full draw. I anchor on a tooth to make sure it is hard tissue.