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Old 08-23-2007 | 07:28 PM
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Well im try to get more accurate. When i grip my bow i just grab it, i have a feeling im torkin it but im not shure the right grip to use or if mines rong.Any tips on grip and how to grip right are helpful.thanks for the help.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 07:38 PM
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I watched a show the other day and they had the olympic archery coach on it giving tips and he said to let the bow rest in the "V" made between your thumb and the rest of your hand and take your finger tips and lightly put them on the back of your grip just making contact. I tried it and it seems to work pretty good.
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Old 08-23-2007 | 07:58 PM
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The only part of your hand that should even touch the grip is the heel of your thumb.




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Old 08-23-2007 | 08:01 PM
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Your palm should NEVER touch it.

Get a wrist sling if you don't have one.

Wrap your fingers losely around the grip, similar to this.

Gripping this way will also prevent forearm slap.




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Old 08-23-2007 | 08:23 PM
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thanks for the pictures they really helped.
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Old 08-24-2007 | 12:49 AM
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I shoot the same way as WindWalker
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Old 08-24-2007 | 02:52 AM
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i use the thumb method it works great and it makes it hard to torqch
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Old 08-26-2007 | 09:55 AM
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thanks for the help guys
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Old 08-26-2007 | 10:05 AM
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ORIGINAL: MartinArcher13

I shoot the same way as WindWalker
Same here except I keep my hand open throughout the shot.
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Old 08-26-2007 | 10:10 AM
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I found that I shoot best with my pinky touching my stabilizer.
That way I keep an open hand and no torque.

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