New Drill

[LongStick64]

I am always trying to come up with new drills to keep my form sharp and most important develop solid muscle memory of good habits.
So I came up with one that I think is a bridge to develop a dynamic release.
So what I do is draw to anchor, face and back anchor set, count to three and instead of shooting I draw back another 1/4 inch or so (with your back), and then I let down. As I get the feel of it I do the same drill but vary letting down and shooting. It helps to do this with a light weight bow to get the feel of it and let you work it. But drawing back a little after you anchor you are trying to signal your mind that you won't shoot immediately when you get to anchor, but you will continue to pull and let the release happen. Hope it made sense. Good Shooting All. You can do it, if I can.

[raghorns]

Thanks,

I'll give it a try...it sounds very reasonable.

[raghorns]

Peter,

Tried it just a little while ago...I think I like it.

That extra 1/4 inch keeps me from wanting to release as soon as I get to anchor and gives me a chance to focus more on my target.

I'll be working on it some more and see if it's something to develop...so far so good.

Thanks,
Lyle

[LongStick64]

Yes exactly, I see guys hit anchor and away it goes, if you watch closely at their elbow or arrow tip you catch them creeping. That for me is the reason I developed a dynamic release. You'll also find by making yourself hit anchor and continue to pull, you'll aim more, and that can't help but improve accuracy right ?

Anytime

Peter

I’d say it will make for a good drill.  It’s similar to what Rod Jenkins’ advocates in his clinics;  “balanced pulling at anchor; increase pulling to conclusion.”

[zigman]

Excuse me...I'm going outside to try this.