Proper elbow position

[Cmane07]

Hey guys, I recently changed my form about a month ago to use more back tension.  I am doing something very similar to the rotational draw method.  

However, I have found that I am still having problems remembering to pull my elbow (drawing arm) all the way around and it is causing me to shoot erratic.  This only happens when I first start shooting though and I can straighten in back out, but that has me worried about hunting when I might not have time to warm up.  Sometimes I think I also over swing my elbow and I shoot off and hit my nose with the string.  Anyone have any advise on how to get the perfect elbow position every time?  I can feel it in my back when its right, but sometimes I just don't think about it.  I also double anchor, but it seems I can still hit both anchors no matter where my elbow is.  Thanks a lot.

Caleb

[Bladepeek]

I would say post a video. Just like you, I knew something was wrong, but couldn't identify it.

We have some really expert instructors on this forum who can spot more things in a minute than you can ever see for yourself. I think it makes their job easier if they can see more than just one shot and if they can see your shooting from several different angles.

It helps a lot if you have some concrete form adjustments to work toward, instead of just trying something different until it feels better.

[moebow]

Blade is right, video would help A LOT!!!

In general though, IF you are mastering the rotational draw, you are learning to get your bones lined up and your string elbow is a RESULT of proper alignment, NOT a "target" to be established -- it just happens.

When you draw, you should be thinking about getting to your bone alignment position ( how you get there is not really important, as long as you get there).  Once there with well relaxed string hand/wrist/ forearm AND allowing the force draw line (vector) of the bow to align your forearm and hand, your string elbow should be in the right place.

Arne

[Cmane07]

Thanks a lot guys.  I will try to focus more on what Mr. Arne said and if I still have problems I will post a video.

[SAVIOUR68]

Caleb you my want to do some blind bale work with your form/alignment only to allow your body to feel/learn  proper draw arm alignment as well as proper bow arm and bone on bone alignment. This is something that needs to be done on a random basis [weekly or even before daily shooting] to RE-CHECK the proper feel. THIS IS NOT TO BE DONE WHEN AIMING.