I am going archery hunting for the first time this year, i do prety well, but i am noticing that i grip the bow to tight or if i try and hold it with just the thumb and ring finger , when i release the bow moves and throws of my shot, i know that i am not going to drop the bow, but my mind thinks i am, any suggestions,
I also have been trying a new grip on my bow as well. Everyone that watches me shoot says i hold my bow to tight. This year I have been practicing the correct way to grip it. My buddies dad told me that if you are using proper form then when you release the bow should slightly rock toward you and then away from you. The grip that seems to work for me so the bow doesn't get erratic or throw my shot is loose or not at all with the pinky and ring finger and a light grip with the middle, pointer, and thumb. This works for me maybe it will help you. Good Luck.
To use the proper grip you have to practice the proper grip when practicing. That's what the whole spring and summer are for. Get less involved with where the arrow is going and more involved with executing the shot and following through. For the time being it doesn't matter where the arrow goes as long as it hits the target somewhere.
You have to concentrate strictly on what you want to do right. Don't even think about "NOT" doing something wrong.
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Thank you both for your ideas, and i think maybe i do concentrate a little to much on doing it correctly instead of the shot, but i have a couple more weeks to get it right, if you have anymore ideas my ears are wide open
If you use a wrist sling you should not have to worry about dropping your bow. I hold, or grip my bow until I start to draw and then I release my grip, I come to full draw with bow fingers pointed at target, aim and release. If you don't loosen your grip you will put extra torque into your bow before the shot.
I think a wrist sling would really help. But before you go hunting and risk wounding an animal with a poorly placed shot, practice your new grip by shooting at the blank side of a target or a hay bale or whatever. I used to shoot at about 8 yards with my eyes closed just to get the feel of the grip and the release. It seems kind of stupid until you actually try it. But the point is, you don't want to have to think about it when shooting. The "eyes-closed" experiment will help with muscle memory, then you'll be able to concentrate on shooting a laser through the bullseye with each shot after the mechanics become subconscious.
I think a wrist sling would really help. But before you go hunting and risk wounding an animal with a poorly placed shot, practice your new grip by shooting at the blank side of a target or a hay bale or whatever. I used to shoot at about 8 yards with my eyes closed just to get the feel of the grip and the release. It seems kind of stupid until you actually try it. But the point is, you don't want to have to think about it when shooting. The "eyes-closed" experiment will help with muscle memory, then you'll be able to concentrate on shooting a laser through the bullseye with each shot after the mechanics become subconscious.
This is pretty good info, but it's even better if you can get someone to watch and coach you along. Local archery clubs are always a good place to look. I'd also recommend a local proshop, but these guys are quite busy this time of year. Still, you could ask.
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Thanks BGfisher,
I have been practicing alot, and i had some people watch me who have been doing this for years , and they all say the same thing to me ,RELAX the bow is not going any where, so with that in mind and little of what you all have been telling me, and my husband says i have improved Thanks so much for all your help, and if you all get a chance i would love some suggestions on my website of what needs to be added deleted, i am really trying to make this work and would love all your input, thanks again
Need some help with my bow
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