Help me tighten my groups (horizontally)
10-02-2002, 09:05 PM
#11
RE: Help me tighten my groups (horizontally)
This is a form problem.
When I grip my bow I always shoot right; when I fail to follow through I shoot left. I use a wrist sling and it makesa a huge difference. I would switch from fingers to a release.
In terms of general follow through; Bend the elbow of the arm that holds the bow [to prevent string slap] creating pressure in the web between the thumb and first finger then phyiically keep tewnsion [pull] on the string. When you release the string hand/arm should move to the rear. Then don't move till after you hear the shot hit the target.
Bowhunter
When I grip my bow I always shoot right; when I fail to follow through I shoot left. I use a wrist sling and it makesa a huge difference. I would switch from fingers to a release.
In terms of general follow through; Bend the elbow of the arm that holds the bow [to prevent string slap] creating pressure in the web between the thumb and first finger then phyiically keep tewnsion [pull] on the string. When you release the string hand/arm should move to the rear. Then don't move till after you hear the shot hit the target.
Bowhunter
10-02-2002, 09:32 PM
#12
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Location: colby wi USA
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RE: Help me tighten my groups (horizontally)
i think chief headhunter is correct. when i had the same problem, i put a sling on and started shooting with all four fingers pointing in the same relative direction as my tarrget. the problem i had with a closed relaxed grip is that when you let an arrow go, you have a tendancy to flinch, even though you dont notice it. i dont want to step on anyones toes. there may be some truth to the other's advice, but i think the sling will do wonders for your problem.
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