Form video - be kind

[Tommy D]

Other than Terry's last suggestion to slow the shot down a bit, the only thing I will add is, if you are going to pre-set or pre-aim your bow arm, start it out where you want to be instead of bringing it up as you draw.

For me, that helped ingrain the sight picture even more. I'm a pre-aim, touch and go shooter myself, and while I ain't no Howard Hill, I do ok, and having my bow arm set before I start drawing helps keep everything lined up. The plus for me is, if I need to shoot quick, I already know what I'm supposed to be seeing as I draw.

I don't know if I explained it very well or not, probably not, but I think Terry had good advice, slow down a bit and give yourself time to digest what your eyes are telling you.

[adirondack46r]

Tommy, Terry,

I had no idea how quick I was to release until I watched the video. I have been working on slowing the whole process down and I will be posting a follow up video shortly.

Good point, Tommy, about the starting point for the bow arm. I kind of start in no man's land - not down but not at full extension either. I will try your suggestion.

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[adirondack46r]

I have been working to slow my pace. For the life of me I can't seem to get it any slower than this latest video.

   

I feel like I am at anchor for a second or two, but I obviously am not. I am trying to cant slightly but it doesn't look like I am. I am trying to let the string slip from the fingers but it looks like I am consciously "letting go". I am attempting to keep a rigid bow arm, but it looks like its dropping a bit.

It was apparent when I posted my first video a couple of weeks ago I sucked. After a couple of weeks of steadily working to improve the evident flaws... I still suck.

[Terry Green]

Much better!!!!!

While you are working on your form....don't aim....don't worry about where you arrows are.

Keep working on your form....and when you feel you've got it 'burnt in'....then you can aim...and you should start seeing improvement.

Stay after it......looks like you are on your way!

[adirondack46r]

Thanks, Terry. I'll keep at it. Here's a puzzling observation for you though. When I draw the bow with no intention of releasing, I get it to full draw - a full inch further than it appears I draw when shooting - and I can settle the anchor in rock solid, and then let down after several seconds. It seems that when I know my intention is to release at full draw my form takes on a whole different appearance. I had taken a video of reaching full draw without releasing and it is a very different picture than when I loose an arrow.

I think that if I can convince my body to draw as if I had no intention of releasing, and then release, I would be in a lot better shape.

That probably makes no sense at all.

Thanks again.

[vermonster13]

Makes a lot of sense. You know you won't be releasing so have none of the pressure on you. Sounds like you have a mild case of target panic. You shoot fast because you want the shot over. Blank bale practice, drawing for form and letting down, like Terry said get your form set, then your release, then try to hit something.

[dan ferguson]

I got my own problems I work on everyday also, but its easier to find fault with someones style, I think you are consistent from shot to shot, something was not adding up though, I watched yours several times then watched howard hill he also shoots quickly, the difference I noticed was his head never moves regardless if he is bent over or standing, his arms and back are his only movment, if you watch yours you,ll notice your head and torsal moving with your shot, you fix that you,ll probably be deadly. Just an Idea from someone else who has problems also

[adirondack46r]

Dan,

That's an excellent point. There is ALOT of movement in my upper body when I shoot. I have been working on my hold time, and I am up to a good solid 2 seconds, but I'll bet the torso movement is still there.

I'm going to see if I can't work on steadying the upper body as well. I'm just about ready to post a new video and I'll bet I look like a different guy shooting - except of course for the fat legs and gray hair.

Thanks for pointing that out. You're one observant dude.

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