Shooting form question?

[dugammo]

I'm using a Reflex Buckskin, with 65 lbs. draw weight, 28 inch carbon arrows, and a TRUBall release (Tornado). My wife who also shoots said she noticed that at times just after release, my bow wobbles back and forth. She says she nothing wrong with my form, but at times I'm seem to shoot right more than I should. Could this cause my arrows to drift right and if so what can I do to correct this? Thanks!

Doug

[PABowhntr]

If you are occasionally shooting to the right then I would be willing to be that it is either from torquing the bow or dropping your bow arm slightly during the shot. Since your wife did not mention the latter while watching you then I would believe it to be the former.

[dugammo]

I would agree with the bow torque, but I shoot with my hand open.

[PABowhntr]

Even with an open hand you could still be torquing the bow based on your grip position and how you are applying pressure with the webbing between your thumb and forefinger. I would suggest attempting to try different wrist positions to see if it has any impact.

[dugammo]

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try.

[PABowhntr]

Let us know if you continue to have the problem as some folks might have better suggestions than I.

[Kanga]

I would suggest a video camera and tape your practice sessions from behind.side and front ( at a slight angle so you dont shoot the camera)

I done that to one of my students yesterday who claimed he did not punch the trigger and grab the bow at the shot.

Should have seen the look on his face when I played it back through a big screen TV.

I am not a big fan of this open hand grip style as it does tend for torque specially if your palm is touching the grip.

IMO the best way to grip is with your thumb and index finger touching the riser and the rest of your knuckles at a 45 degree angle away from the grip.
With the back of the grip in the meaty part of your thumb and remember the old saying never cross the life line.

[Lady Forge]

Shooting to much off the thumb base ( flesh below the thump in the palm of your hand) will also cause the bow to wobble in your hand.
I prefer to place the grip in my palm ( if looking at your palm) to the right of the thumb base flesh but keeping it left of the life line.
As for shooting right all I know is I had that problem when I was peeking, I was releaseing the arrow and not watching the arrow through the sight to the target , I was pulling the bow to my right to get it out of the way so I could see the arrow impact the target.
I also would recomend video tapping your self and then analize your form to find any flaws unbenounced to you.

[dugammo]

COOL! Thanks for the great info. I'll try the video and the grip change. I'll post the results.