help for a newb

[pfrantz]

As some of you know, I just got into the traditional archery scene.  I'm having a little trouble coming up with a consistent anchor point.  So, I was wondering if a few members would share what they use as an anchor?  

I've found if I shoot split fingers I can feel the glove of my index finger at the corner of my mouth which gives me a consistant anchor, but I don't shoot as accurately because my head is up to high to look down the arrow properly.

I shoot better with 3 fingers below, but then I don't have that consistant anchor.  I just go by how much arrow is left outside the shelf.

Also, it seems most members shoot off the shelf.  This is how I've been shooting, but I was thinking I might be better off shooting off a rest.  

Thanks for the help!

[allan f]

Hey,
I ancor at the corner of my mouth.....when I come to anchor    

You should be able to do the same with split finger or three under just might be something you have to get used to.

Off the shelf should still be great.
Allan

[Killdeer]

If your arrow shelf is flat, then an elevated rest, or a feather rest would probably help. Most barebow shooters like to have the arrow as close to their hand as possible, though, as it won't be as sensitive to variations in the cant of the bow, and is more natural to aim.

When I anchor, I have my thumb along the back edge of my jawbone. The other anchor point that I use (it is good to have two or three that you feel each time you draw) is not so rock-steady, as I use the corner of the rear edge of my fletch on my face to feel when I am at full draw. Going from shields to parabolic is not so difficult, but bare-shaft testing is an adventure!

A mouth corner can move, as can a lower jaw, so a lot of good shooters advise touching a tooth in your upper jaw, as that won't be wandering around the range.

Killdeer

[gsdmikko]

I shoot 3-under.If shooting instictive I will lock the the vally between my thunb and index finger behind my jaw and my index finger in corner of mouth..when I gap shoot I have a higher anchor where i put the valley between my thumb & index finger locked into my cheek bone and finger in the corner of my mouth..( when gap shooting I close one eye and use the tip of my arrow for my pin..its sorta like looking thru a peep at a pin like i used to do with my wheelie bow YEARS AGO..)

[Smallwood]

use the search function and search for anchor point , you'll get alot of info to read.

[wtpops]

3 under and index finger in the corner of the mouth

[longstiks]

3 under and Bird finger in the corner of my mouth.
Denny