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Old 09-07-2004 | 07:10 AM
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LBR
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Default RE: shooting a recurve

Amazing shooting for someone starting out--evidently the basics from shooting a compound have rolled over to the recurve. You are evidently doing this, conciously or not, but I'm going to say it anyway. Have a consistent anchor, release, and follow through. Get your form well established, then start working on accuracy. Sounds like you are well on your way.

For a book I like "Become the Arrow" by Byron Ferguson, and Ricky Welch's instructional video (Volume II) is good. I don't care for Asbell's method. He makes some good points, but his over-all style can mess up a good shooter--the swing-draw/snap-shoot method is a recipie for inconsistency, especially for someone starting out. Just my opinion, based on watching one of the videos (slow-motion shows Asbell himself not having a consistent anchor) and talking with several folks who have tried it.

Chad
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