How to shoot my bow right
09-10-2012, 03:42 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,425
Relax and concentrate on the point where the arrow will hit...
When I'm in the zone, I see my arrow hit the target where my sight pin is..In other words I'm concentrating so much on the target that before my bow drops the arrow hits where the pin is...
When I'm in the zone, I see my arrow hit the target where my sight pin is..In other words I'm concentrating so much on the target that before my bow drops the arrow hits where the pin is...
09-11-2012, 01:55 AM
#4
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Horseheads NY
Posts: 1,138
That is probably the biggest key right there, at least I think it is... Pulling the trigger on your release is just like pulling one on a gun. Adjust your release strap on your wrist so its in the best position for you to get a nice smooth pull on the trigger...
09-11-2012, 03:23 AM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,445
Move up close to your target, like 5 yards. Draw and aim as usual, then close your eyes and shoot. Don't try be absolutely still through the shot because you'll tense up, just relax and release the arrow. Do this a few times through your practice session.
09-11-2012, 05:26 AM
#6
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: NY: NYC to Watertown
Posts: 897
could be lots of things,
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
09-11-2012, 02:49 PM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Aliquippa, Pa USA
Posts: 446
could be lots of things,
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
09-12-2012, 05:39 AM
#8
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Middletown PA United States
Posts: 3,625
could be lots of things,
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
first what is bow poundage? are you reaching for the sky when drawing?
draw should be smooth,
shouldnt hold the draw too long,
forward hand should be comfortable, more like resting the bow on your hand instead of holding and grabbing,
it should be able to rest on your hand between your thumb and forefinger even with you hand open.
when releasing like other poster stated, even pressure till it releases, much like a gun trigger, dont pull the trigger quickly/suddenly
when released, bow should slowly drop away on your forward hand
if form is ok, might be the bow/arrow setup, are feathers getting worn at all? they may be making improper contact with the rest
09-12-2012, 06:40 AM
#9
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location:
Posts: 172
Terasec is dead one....it sounds to me as if you are just too anxious....just try to relax before you shoot. If needed, shot one arrow and stop....go get that arrow out of your target. This way, you will see you can do it, and your confidence will begin to build....it takes time to learn how to properly shoot a bow....good luck and have fun!!
09-12-2012, 04:19 PM
#10
Spike
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 18
Ok I got the sights working now with a broadhead, I found out what "follow the arrow" means lol. Now I'm have difficulty shaking. I pull back, aim, get a anchor point, and I start shaking. Then when I shoot the bow jerks and the arrow flies...in the wrong direction.
