My Form. Please comment

BrowningFan · 09-17-2007, 07:50 PM

Thought I would throw up a pic of my form. Please let me know if you see anything that I might work on.

Thanks

DROCK · 09-17-2007, 07:56 PM

I am no expert. There are guys on here that know more about this stuff than I do. But what stands out to me, is your drawlength looks a little long.

DROCK · 09-17-2007, 07:58 PM

If you can post a pic showing your whole body will help. That way we can see you foot placement and if you are leaning.

passthru79 · 09-17-2007, 07:59 PM

You need to have a straight line from your elbow down through your arrow, looks like your wrist is cocked abit. Like mentioned before I think its cause your draw length is a 1/4 maybe 1/2inch long. Other than that it looks pretty good.

rrb259 · 09-17-2007, 08:28 PM

THIS to me looks like youre drawing back with the wrong hand (lol).
As said in the previous replay your draw length is too long and it would give you a more consistant anchoring point as well as straightening up your arm. hows you grouping???

TFOX · 09-17-2007, 08:59 PM

As stated,even though you have good anchor points with the string in the corner of the mouth and tip of the nose(little back),your anchor looks a little low,making it possible to hit those spots.Your hand looks like it is a bit far back and barely making contact with your face.

If you shortened the draw about a 1/2",you should be able to raise the release hand,maintain those same anchor points(maybe slightly better)and have better contact with your face.

Of course,the peep will need to be moved to accomodate for the change.

For the record,if your release broke at this point in time,it could be an expensive lesson.Nock an arrow for the sake of your bow.

Also,loosten the wrist strap,that can cause torque issue.

BGfisher · 09-18-2007, 05:47 AM

I agree with the others except for the length. It's t least one inch too long. If you draw a line straight down from your aiming eye that's about how far back your nock should be. In your case it looks like the front of the nock would end up about where most people drag a kisser button to, the corner of the mouth, and this is quite common. Not good but common.

Wrist sling appears to be a bit tight which can cause some torque. You have a nice loose grip, but too much hand in the grip. You need to turn your wrist out more so you get that palm away from the grip.

The bow arm doesn't look bad. Down and relaxedas it shold be. Shoulder is down. The right side looks good except for that grip.

ijimmy · 09-18-2007, 06:08 AM

I agree you look long on draw , not much , but some . Your release forearm is at the wrong angle , it should be inline with your arrow , horizontaly , and verticaly . Your head is tilted back slghtly , this is due to the long draw issue .

BrowningFan · 09-18-2007, 06:11 AM

Thanks so much everyone!!

I just went southpaw about 9 months ago (used to shoot right handed).

I'm definately going to drop into my local shop and see about getting the draw shortened. I am shooting on 29" now but can drop that to 28.5" with this cam and if need be I may buy another cam.

I have been fairly pleased with my accuracy thus far but I knew something just did not feel quite right.

Thanks again for all your comments.

BrowningFan · 09-18-2007, 06:36 AM

I just changed the draw from 29" to 28.5" by moving the pin.

WOW! What a difference. My drawing arm came down in line with the line of the arrow and while it was new feeling to me it is quite the positive change!
I'll have to move the peep up a little but hey, no problem.

I'll likely still look into getting another cam as this 65% let-off is quite different and It will take me a while to condition myself to shooting that.

Oh and thanks to TFOX as I knocked an arrow this time and will be lostening my strap.
Thanks!