form video

[newhouse114]

I posted this over on the virtual shoot thread on Pow Wow but thought I'd put it here also. I'm kind of an old fart and not sure if I could change my form or not. If any serious faults are seen here, maybe I could work on that a little. I am virtually self taught with trad equipment. Been strictly trad for over ten years now with quite a bit of venison and elk to show for my efforts. Just always trying to improve the little things to be a little more consistent. Video shows three shots each with three different bows. First is 75 lbs, second is 60 lbs, and the last is 45. I have a bit of trouble getting a smooth release with the 45, just feels a little spongy.

 

[cleenreelees]

That's some great shooting man!

At 5'6" and 138lbs with shoulder probs, I'm ENVIOUS!

I train all year to be confident with a 45#er so I'm always impressed when I see good shooting with heavy bows.

60# looked best. 75# I may have seen a slight collapse just prior to release. It might help that spongy feel of the 45#er to have a "second anchor" - pulling through your release so thatstring hand first comes to anchor then pulls back as you release and ends up at your ear or shoulder.

Thanks for posting the vid!

J.

[newhouse114]

I have tried and tried to have a follow through with the release but the only way I can get any consistency is with a static anchor. If I could glue my hand to my face for every shot I wouldn't miss! I understand about the shoulder problems, I've had 4 bouts of impingment syndrome over the years, two in each shoulder. That and having a left radius that is 1/2 inch shorter than it is suppose to be due to being snapped right in front of the wrist, I doubted I would ever shoot a trad bow again. Just working at it slow but constant gets you back!

[cleenreelees]

Slow and consistent indeed!

And that static anchor looks ,to be workin fine for you so if it ain't broke...  :-)
J.

[jackdaw]

Newhouse...lookin' good son..!!!  Like you, I twwek my form wherever possible. Yours is quite descent...and you group size and venison count are proof positive. Enjoyed your video...form looks good..

[jackdaw]

Originally posted by jackdaw:
Newhouse...lookin' good son..!!!  Like you, I tweek my form wherever possible. Yours is quite descent...and you group size and venison count are proof positive. Enjoyed your video...form looks good..

[McDave]

Great shooting!  I saw the creeping here and there too, mostly with the 75# bow.  Since I couldn't even get a 75# bow to full draw, I'm sure I would creep too.  With a static draw, you need to maintain back tension until after the shot is released, or you will creep.  The tendency is to relax the back at the same time you relax the fingers, but those two actions need to be separate.  Learn to be aware of your back when you release the shot and keep the back tension until after the shot is released.