another suggestion if you don't have a friend that shoot's see if there is a archery club you can join they can help you develop proper shooting technique if you don't start out right you will develop bad habits on that note alway's remember loose grip on your bow it will almost fall forward when you shoot consistent knocking point so memorize where your knuckle rests on the side of your face and follow thru on your shot which means don't try to look before you shoot. let us know how your doing .