new form video

[canshooter]

I am not having any specific problems but any comments on my form would be welcome. For the record 3 of the arrows are matched cedars and one is Douglas fir!

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[BobCo 1965]

Not bad.

I am going to limit myself to one thing that is blaring to me. Try to get rid of the tension in the bow hand pinky. I can give you a very long explaination why but lets just say that it has to do with different muscles being used and tensed then the other fingers. Since it seems to be very evident, you may actually feel pain when trying to relax it at full draw.

[Terry Green]

Yep.....looks pretty good sir....great alignment.  I too think you should relax the bow hand a bit.

Love the toilet seat!!!!!

[canshooter]

British Ex-Pat what can I say!

[canshooter]

BTW thanks for the comments, and thanks Mike M. for building the bow!

[English Gaz]

Hi Canshooter

I'm a Regional GNAS Coach over here in the UK, wish I had the money to come to Canada    

Form:
The most obvious thing to me is the 'dead release' scenario you have going on there. It looks like your coming to a full stop once arriving at your facial reference point preventing you from initiating proper back tension.
Once your in the vicinity of your facial reference point you need to maintain the pull, your draw hand stands a better chance of coming behind you head after loose and to conclusion.

Your drawing arm is very high (Korean Style) and in that position, make's it near impossible to activate the correct back muscles to come truly into line on the powerstroke of the shot.

That said, many good trad shooters shoot well with a 'dead release' so I guess it truly comes down to what suites you and what your own personal goal is in what your are trying to achive in your form format!

Just my opinion, hope it helps!

All the best mate.

[Terry Green]

Good post English....I didn't mention the dead release cause I didn't really see any forward creep or colapse.  I know some prefer static over dynamic....long as the static IS static.  

[Gene R]

Wow, great form, extremely consistent and no sign of dreaded TP or short draw at all. You have done a great job of getting good habits. Keep up the great work.

[eric-thor]

yes i agree with terry and gaz, i tuck my bow hand fingers in and relax the index finger barely in front and i also use a sling to keep the bow from flying out of my hand . and i see your hand poping away from your face i just film'd myself doing the same thing so we both need to work on more back tension and good clean follow through. good luck to ya