Archery Anatomy(the book)

[Problem Child]

Has anyone read this book? I've had it for awhile and kinda read a bit sometimes. Most of it is WAY over my head, but I reread the bow-hand section the other day and it has really helped me. It says not to use the web of the hand because when you do, your bowhand collapses around the grip which causes torque, but instead, use the solid muscle under the thumb to push with. It kinda makes sense.Any thoughts??

[McDave]

When you say the solid muscle under the thumb, do you mean that your hand ends up a little more on the side of the bow than it would if you pushed with the web between your hand?  Does this mean that you're not using a straight wrist?  When I look at the place I think you're describing, it would seem that I would have to use a lower wrist than if I pushed with the web.  Before I try what your describing, I want to make sure I understand what you're saying.

[Problem Child]

I'm still just "trying" this. You can still use a straight wrist. That's what the guy suggest anyway. He says to keep the wrist in it's most natural position. I have noticed that by using the "non-web" grip, that I do not hit my arm-guard anymore and my bow seems quieter even though I'm using less grip.

[pete Darby @ home]

I found it to have some great advice but like you, most of it is way over my head and thus it was sort of boring.  The hand placement sounds spot on to me.  As much as possible I want bone against bone and a straight wrist gives me that.  It also puts the bow in the muscles under my thumb.  Trying to hold the bow in the web of my hand puts some bend in my wrist.