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I found out my problem

Old 06-21-2006 | 07:58 PM
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My problem when shooting is my form. I have trouble with my grip on the bow and where I hold my relaese hand. I get good groups when I use the same position but I find it diffulcult to find that same spot everytime. It is as bad as a foot 10-12 inches of impact sometimes. Wouls a kisser button help any?
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Old 06-21-2006 | 08:03 PM
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I don't think it would hurt except the fact you lose a couple fps. I would much rather sacrifice a few fps for consistency and better shooting habits. I had a kisser, peep, and anchored on my jaw bone with my old bow. I still do/have those things except for the kisser. It helps some shooters and some it doesn't. You may find that you don't need it as time progresses. Good luck.
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Old 06-21-2006 | 08:31 PM
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Kisser will help but you may also try a little bubble level. Just a little off keel will produce some big effects. If that doesn't work, try shooting with your eyes open.
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Old 06-21-2006 | 08:31 PM
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I used a kisser button for the first two years. It helps a lot but is sometimes hard to feel with a mask on. I've eliminated it this year and don't miss it! As far as form goes practice practice practice. If you find you're shooting good keep shooting! If things go astray walk away. Reflect on your form and then try again. You need to find the grip that works for you and use it. Contnuing topractice when you are shooting poorly can result in reinforcing bad form. Also shooting too many arrows in a row,you get tired and shaky,time for a break. If you occationally throw an errant arrow,mark it and see if it is the same arrow that goes astray,with aluminum shafts a slightly bent shaft will cause this. I hope this helps
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Old 06-21-2006 | 08:34 PM
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When first starting out, it is best to use every anchor reference you can. To hell w/ speed right now. You gotta hit where you aim, the speed will come over time.

Put on a peep, kisser, and a bubble level. Learn a good grip w/out torque. Blind bale shoot for a while till you learn the feel of it. It won't take long. I've been shooting for years and just this spring removed my kisser button. Just don't need it anymore, but when you first start out, you need all the help you can get.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 05:24 AM
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Thakns guys.

I have been shooting for years but it seems like the past year I have not been asa accurate as I like. I think I put too much thought into shooting and that messes me up.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 12:37 PM
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#1 way to resolve poor grip form: watch the level on your sight.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 01:16 PM
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Ive never used a kisser before but I can tell you my biggest form problem is that I catch myself wanting to lean back a little and this most definatley causes flyers for me, this may not be your problem at all but its a nother thing to think about. I agree with the bubble level also, but it want tell you if your leaning back like me though. also like previously posted shooting too much causes bad shooting for me also. I am by no means an expert just trying to help troublshoot.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 02:21 PM
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I had some problems early on with my form. As it got colder, I found my groups opening up and moving up and right. I put a no-peep on my bow, fixed the problem. The no-peep showed me that I was putting torque on the hand grip and changing my form when I switched to my cold weather camo.

The no-peep is not for everyone, but I think it has helped me a great deal with my shooting form and getting tight centered groups.

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