HH bug got me ... Part One!

[Jacquesbonin]

When you think about shooting form, there is so much going on, both mentally and physically. The number one thing is to let the bow do the work, period. Next thing is to get the arrow to come out of the bow in the same place everytime. Once you achieve this, the form has already taken shape. It is then you can change shooting position, example distance, when you can duplicate at any reasonable distance then you can work on maintaining shooting form from different shooting positions, example, knealing, bending at the waste, etc. Everyones number one goal should be to become consistant first. The whole process is simple on the surface, but actuality it is a complicated coordination between the bodily and mental functions, the likes of which we as humans do not use in combination to do any other activity in life, except to shoot the bow and arrow. Baby steps, baby steps! Work on one aspect of the shooting form at a time, as Howard did, he broke it down into specific aspects, he felt were the most fundamental as pects of good shooting. Each time he went out to practice he worked on a different aspect of shooting, then at tournament time he forgot about practicing and just, automatically, as we all should without second thought. I know at the moment of truth, taking a shot at a game animal, there are times I don't even remember taking the shot, it just happened. That's the automatic part of all the right practice. Hope everyone has a safe and successful hunting season. Later jacques

Originally posted by Butch Speer:
 

Originally posted by Jacquesbonin:
Personally, I think everyone bone structure is slightly different than one another. So that being said shooting form for each shooter is slightly different from one another. Think of the guy with a long neck and short arms, verses the guy with longarms and a short neck. The anchor is going to be slightly different for each archer, these would be true foer all archers. The general description of shooting form is a guideline not an absolute for each individual has his or her personal characturistics in bone structure the distance between the corner of the mouth to the center of the eye. Don't get caught up in the exactness of the shooting form. Follow the guide lines set forth in the past pages and settle into comfortable shooting form that allows you to shoot consistantly. If you feel the need for improvement. Get a video camera, tape yourself shooting and then review what you have on tape. The tape won't lie and will tell you where and what needs work. Take the time to improve those areas while taping. Ove rthe coarse of several weeks, the improvements will take shape and the video will prove it. Relax and enjoy the art of shooting the bow and arrow. Don't, I repeat don't turn it into a chore. Have fun guy's
Later Jacques

Jacques,
Great post. This should be a must read for anybody giving advise on form. [/b]

[Rossco7002]

Nights on the first day of the season Mike! I feel your pain.... This year is my first in 9 where I'm off patrol and working days, I can't wait!

Good luck when you do get out!

[cahaba]

Jacques great post. I know Im there by when I can can do all that without thinking about it.
Everything should be done in a relaxed manner although this takes some time behind the string.
The more relaxed I am the better I shoot.

I talked with Craig yesterday and ordered another Hill, a Halfbreed. He said in about 3 weeks and I would have it!

[Overspined]

Caaba, More details!  Did you get a longer grip?

[Overspined]

Here's the wedge I put on my T/D Hill Halfbreed. The pics are bad, makes my bow look yellow. The bow I made a grip adjustment on is not at my house so I can't get a pic.

 
 

[tradlongbow]

Looks good!!!

Matt...that is a great improvement!  

I've steered away from the sleeve td system mainly because of the lack of options for a decent grip.  Nice fix!

[cahaba]

Originally posted by Overspined:
Caaba, More details!  Did you get a longer grip?

Hey Matt. Yep got the longer handle.
4 1/2" L, 2 3/8" D, 1" W.
Caramalized bamboo cores,yew veneers,cocobolo riser and tips
rust handle wrap laced.
68" backset 53#@27"
Thanks for al the replies.

[Ron LaClair]

OK, lets see what we can find wrong with this guys form...    

1: His elbow is too high

2: Not gripping the bow right

3: Not canting the bow enough

4: Anchoring too low and too far back

5: Should have his knee on the ground instead of squatting on his ankle.

6: Broadhead is too close to his knuckle, he might cut himself.

7: Isn't that bow arm bent a little too much?

Anyone else see anything wrong with his form?   :rolleyes:  


   

[Goshawkin]

Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
[QB] OK, lets see what we can find wrong with this guys form...        

1: His elbow is too high

2: Not gripping the bow right

3: Not canting the bow enough

4: Anchoring too low and too far back

5: Should have his knee on the ground instead of squatting on his ankle.

6: Broadhead is too close to his knuckle, he might cut himself.

7: Isn't that bow arm bent a little too much?

Anyone else see anything wrong with his form?    :rolleyes:    


  HOLY COW!!!! I really do shoot like Howard!!!!      

[Ben Maher]

that fella in the photo could learn a lot from this thread .......

[Ben Maher]

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[Ben Maher]

Originally posted by Ben Maher:
 

but sheesh he sure does dress stylish !

[Ben Maher]

but sheesh he sure does dress stylish

[swampthing]

Look at that string angle, no stacking there.

[Mudd]

Originally posted by Ben Maher:
but sheesh he sure does dress stylish

That is worth saying again....lol

God bless,Mudd

[bicster]

He needs plaid!

[WESTBROOK]

He should be holdin the bow with the other hand!