Break through

[Jeff Roark]

Last night I was working on the bale and I just couldn't seem to get comfortably anchored with my fingers. Its was like I couldn't find a spot that felt good and was consistent. So, I decided to try something a little different. I decided to simply not worry where my finger tips were and just focus on getting my first thumb joint anchored solidly under my ear lobe and the feather touching the tip of my nose. Along with this I decided to get a little deeper hook and this put my fingers further back on my cheek(almost like Emily Termatt on MBB3) and man what a difference it made in my shooting almost instantly. I can't explain what the deal with it is but its seemed to improved my bow arm also. Its comfortable and consistent. I have had some of the best shooting the last two days that I can remember. I'm going to really drill the heck out of it on the bale and stay consistent with Dr. Kidwells drills while learning the new anchor and shot. I may become a a really good shooter one of these days.

[Green]

Keep at it Jeff....every one of these little "A Ha" moments moves us closer to where we want to be.  The deep hook is one of the keys to a relaxed string hand and forearm.

[Ray Johnson]

Your on your way.I have a similar anchor point myself and it has really improved my consistency.

[Gene R]

I had one of those moment this week too, finally realized I was drawing with my elbow way to high. Lowered it and what a difference, sometimes it is just the smallest things.... Nodak

[Jeff Roark]

Ray,
Its actually starting to amaze me. Do you have any explanation as to why just anchoring with the thumb knuckle under the ear lobe and not worrying about finger placement can have such a positive effect on ones accuracy?

I can't wait to shoot this evening!

[Ray Johnson]

Jeff,for me,it was combination of the thumb knuckle under the ear lobe and nose to the feather that put it all together.I've had target panic problems in the past and that combination really just cured it.One thing is that the the anchor point is a little farther back which helps with proper alignment and helps me to attain and keep back tension throughout the shot.I've been shooting better than I ever have.I got the idea from watching Rick Welch dvd's.If you haven't seen the "Accuracy Factory",I would highly recommend it.

[Jeff Roark]

Originally posted by Ray Johnson:
Jeff,for me,it was combination of the thumb knuckle under the ear lobe and nose to the feather that put it all together.I've had target panic problems in the past and that combination really just cured it.One thing is that the the anchor point is a little farther back which helps with proper alignment and helps me to attain and keep back tension throughout the shot.I've been shooting better than I ever have.I got the idea from watching Rick Welch dvd's.If you haven't seen the "Accuracy Factory",I would highly recommend it.

Ray,
Sounds like me exactly. This along with the Kidwell Drills have been golden. I got out this morning and did about 20 minutes of the Kidwell Drills along with about a dozen shots and it just feels like its all coming together for me. I just hope it don't blow up in my face!

Another thing that I worked on this morning with the Sliding Anchor Drill was something that Terry Green said and that was really snuggling up with my anchor. That is something else that I haven't really done before. I'm going to work on the bale this evening and really focus on the "snuggling up" with my anchor.

Haven't seen the Accuracy Factory videos but I'd sure like to.

[wtpops]

Originally posted by Jeff Roark:
Ray,
Its actually starting to amaze me. Do you have any explanation as to why just anchoring with the thumb knuckle under the ear lobe and not worrying about finger placement can have such a positive effect on ones accuracy?

I can't wait to shoot this evening!

It sounds like bringing your thumb to your ear lobe has increased you draw and the longer draw has rotated your elbow in line with the arrow and lined up your skelton with the shot. Your bow arm more than likly feels a lot more stable also.

[Jeff Roark]

Originally posted by wtpops:
 

Originally posted by Jeff Roark:
Ray,
Its actually starting to amaze me. Do you have any explanation as to why just anchoring with the thumb knuckle under the ear lobe and not worrying about finger placement can have such a positive effect on ones accuracy?

I can't wait to shoot this evening!

It sounds like bringing your thumb to your ear lobe has increased you draw and the longer draw has rotated your elbow in line with the arrow and lined up your skelton with the shot. Your bow arm more than likly feels a lot more stable also. [/b]

Yep, thats been one thing I've noticed maybe even more than anything else and thats how strong and stable my bow arm feels. I had a really bad habit of dropping my bow arm but its like its cleaned up all on its own.

[Jeff Roark]

Shot the local 20 target compound course today and I am quite happy with my results! The last time I shot it I shot a 144 from there blue stake which is between 21-30 yards. Today I shot a 169! My goal is to shoot a 160+ consistently. If I can manage that I'll be more than happy, heck its a 8 average! I still have alot of work to do but I'll get there eventually. Just had a great day of shooting none the less.