Originally Posted by
TFOX
Some pro pics for reference,and hopefully some might learn something as well.I completely agree the tip of the nost and corner of he mouth are probably the msot solid anchors one can utilize but for whatever reason,certain people and body types do not allow for goof form and shot execution for them from those anchors.
Here is one of Hoyts top shooters,or atleast he was a couple years ago.
Notice how the elbow is directly behind the arrow.(this is something I see alot of shooters struggle with,even pros)Directly behind to slightly in front of the arrow is what most coaches consider "correct"
How about this guy.I have shot with him and he was absolutley lights out.I can assure you from standing beside him when he shoots,he has the correct arm angle.His stance is way open,or atleast is was then but he can shoot.
I understand what you are saying about the correct arm angle. I don't disagree in any way. What I'm saying is that I can get the correct arm angle, and the perfect nose and mouth anchor, by maintaining the same draw length bow and adjusting the length of the loop to put my hand anchor and arm angle in their correct spot. I don't have to adjust anything in my head or arm position because I'm not changing the draw length of the string. I customize the loop. If I was shooting without a loop and off the string, I customize my release length. My nose and mouth will meet the string the same way every time. My head stays the same, my anchor stays the same. With your method, your anchor stays the same but your head has to change because the string changed.