Shot Execution Influences

[Friend]

The quest to perfect excellent shot execution remains at a full arm’s length.


Who has significantly influenced your own shot execution and how?


I owe much to many……..

[RedShaft]

First Asbell, but it got me screwed up. The swing draw thing was not meant for me at all. I still use his open style stance. i think i developed my own style mostly. But pulled little pieces of others. i shoot allot like Fred Eichler. In Gurus videos on here, he shoots like i do, but i usually hold a hair longer. Then pull through my shot.

[RC]

Rick Welch and Chris Spikes.RC

[RecurveRookie]

I'm new but, Fred Asbell: entire technique, especially instinctive "aiming". I do stand more straight up with feet wider.  That squatting did not work for me,  I feel more stable with a wide stance.    Guy Fitzgerald,  instinctive and fingers on a Matthews Z7 (Rare or what?) His technique looks like Asbell influence to me.

[Green]

Terry Green, Arne Moe (Moebow), Mike Cooper (Javi), and soon to come...Rod Jenkins.

[Friend]

***Individuals whom have emphatically influenced my shot execution***

Howard Hill and Fred Bear – Inspired the spark in 1969, which ignited a perpetual burning, illuminating and effervescent flame
   
Larry Yien………… - Aiming –Split Vision as my primary aiming method

Jimmy Blackman – Drawing w/ elbow
……………………….. -  Feather-Shaft junction anchor
 ………………….….… - Approach coming up on target

Rick Welch……... – Adherence to establishing bow arm and alignment stabilization while transitioning to
 ……………………………any and every release
………………………...- Higher bow hand position, due my hi anchor, which permits much improved vertical
 ………………………… - stabilization and permits significantly easier vertical final arrow positioning
………………………. - Never take shot if shoulders cannot be properly aligned to target.

Park Sung…….….. - Fluid control through a completely defined shot execution
………………………… - Release and follow thru
………………………… - Remaining relaxed while remaining totally immersed on focus throughout shot execution

Scott Antzak……… - Tension transition to rhomboids and acquiring alignment balance
……………………..…..- Solid jaw bone anchor. .. Facilitates improved focus when adjusting to final arrow
……………………………sight window and promotes staying focused on the mark thru conclusion

Rod Jenkins……… - Positioning anchor further back to achieve proper alignment and consistent anchor

Ty Pelfrey. ……. – Assuming repeatable natural stance

Terry Green……. – Establishing and verifying proper alignment
………………………. – The most personally repeatable technique is best.
…………………….… – We are individuals with different needs

Open items……… - Confident Mr. Pelfrey is more than capable  in guiding me to establishing target
……………………………acquisition in half the time
………………………… - Still need to contact Mr. Pelfrey to request assistance
……………………….. – Many more items to be identified
……………………….. -  Consistently persevering to master the aforementioned techniques
……………………….. – Frequent revisiting and adherence to the basics


While my still inept form does not remotely resemble any of the above highly skilled archers, my own shot execution is most definitely progressing.  Many of the shot characteristics are shared by the skilled archers formerly listed.  When the technique finally registered is where credit was assigned. My shooting skills would elevate much more quickly if I would refine my listening skills.

Note:  If I ingest merely one applicable significant pointer from one individual or seminar, then I deem the find inestimable.  Am only able to focus on merely one element during shot execution….Also, I  dedicate at least 1200 shots  when testing and validating a new technique as it reflects my own personal progress.

Note: The only actual resemblance to any of the above archers would have to be Park Sung. That resemblance is only achieved when I am holding my bow and donning that little white hat.

[Cherokee Scout]

I am 64 years old. I have been shooting since I was about 10. I recently attended Rod Jenkin's Shooting Clinic and I have to say that helped me more than anything in over 50 years of shooting. My shooting has become far more consistent and my 3D scores have improved to about 80-90% of possible score. I would never have believed my shooting could improve that much. Rod Jenkin's knows what he is doing, his Clinic was well worth what I spent to attend. I have learned that there is a difference between practicing and just shooting arrows!

[moleman]

I like to think that I draw a little inspiration from a lot of great shooters and combine that into my own style.
I figure since we are all genetically different, shooting like one specific person will never work for me, but  by incorporating a little bit of each style into my own method of shooting, ive got the best of all methods.

[manitou1]

Rick Welch's school.

[Dave Pagel]

[Dave Pagel]

[Dave Pagel]

Barry Wensel- when I was getting started in traditional archery, late 80's early 90's, the October Whitetails videos came out.  My brother and I were watching together and Barry had a buck coming to him on a push.  He brought his bow up and waited, made the draw, anchored and released.  There was so little movement it just made sense to us. To this day we both shoot that way.  I think it also helps to make sure you don't overbow yourself.

D.P.

[mmisciag]

Hands down: Tim Golder. Thanks Tim!

Martin

[jonsimoneau]

Rick Welch. I really wish I could shoot the way Terry Green shoots!

[Mongo]

G. Fred!

[NEB]

Terry Green

[JamesKerr]

Terry Green, Byron Ferguson, Fred Eichler, Fred Asbell, and a friend of mine named C.E. Williams.

[Matt D.]

Roger Rothhaar. I tried to copy his style after watching Masters of the Barebow Vol. 1, and am glad I did. Still haven't tried shooting with no glove or tab though.

[LongStick64]

Ishi.......Practical Bowhunting !!!

[Jason R. Wesbrock]

Bob Hamano and Kevin Grivetti, because if I make a bad shot tomorrow one of them will have a boot on my neck.