Bow arm slap....

[skippy1]

I am experiencing bow arm slap.  I twisted the string up and down to find the quite spot, but it hits my arm. I shoot a recurve and it is set at 7 1/4" now. Is there anything that i can do to help aleviate the slap?

Ryan

[buckeye_hunter]

You can open up your stance so that you face the target a bit more.  

Also, try holding your bow with your top two fingers and thumb only while tucking your bottom two fingers back into your palm.

Just a couple ideas,
-Charlie

[BobW]

a little bend in elbow?  roll hand on grip?  Those are typical causes.

[skippy1]

Thanks for the ideas, I already hold my bow by my thumb and index fingers, right in the crook of my hand.  I will have to try opening up my stance though.  Thanks again

Ryan

[Pat B]

If your elbow is rigid you will hit your arm. Try bending your elbow a bit and see if that helps.  Pat

[mike g]

Skippy1....
While your practicing all of the above, Get one of my Armguards to take the sting out....

[Ia Hawkeye]

After gripping the bow, rotate your elbow out. Also, as said before, open up your stance.