Community
Technical Find or ask for all the information on setting up, tuning, and shooting your bow. If it's the technical side of archery, you'll find it here.

the "T" position

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-03-2007 | 05:58 PM
  #1  
Francis_Qc's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Québec
Default the "T" position

Hi everyone,
I've read in a magazine that we need to make a perfect "T" with the spine and the shoulders.
What does it change if i'm not doind a perfect "T"?


Thanks for helping me out! (I'm new in the archery world, i'm learning a lot on this forum!)

Francis
Francis_Qc is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 05:56 AM
  #2  
gibblet's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,981
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: the "T" position

you're looking for the most repeatable position that's easiest to hold. get away from the 't' and you get away from that.
gibblet is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 06:03 AM
  #3  
Francis_Qc's Avatar
Thread Starter
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Québec
Default RE: the "T" position

Thx, but why, if i'm hunting in a tree-stand, i can't only move my arms, i need to keep the "T"?

I don't know if you understand what i mean, but if you don't, tell me, i'll try to explain it differently.

Tanks

Francis

Francis_Qc is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 06:34 AM
  #4  
Fork Horn
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 499
Likes: 0
From: Kenosha, Wi USA
Default RE: the "T" position

You can keep the "T". Bend at the waist, not at the shoulders when you're shooting down from a treestand.
Black Frog is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 06:45 AM
  #5  
wis_bow_huntr's Avatar
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,066
Likes: 0
From: Nekoosa Wi USA
Default RE: the "T" position

Still hold the "T" and bend at the waist. This will ensure youre still holding the "T". By bending at the waist and holding your form you wont feel the need top drop your bow arm
wis_bow_huntr is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 06:56 AM
  #6  
BobCo19-65's Avatar
Giant Nontypical
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 7,571
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: the "T" position

I've read in a magazine that we need to make a perfect "T" with the spine and the shoulders.
What does it change if i'm not doind a perfect "T"?

Consistancy, bone/muscle alignment (this could have a real effect on follow through).This also includes head poistion (which also needs to be consistant).

Other possible inconstancies include torque andanchor. I'm assuming you use a compound, so your eye/sight picture could be inconsistant shooting level/down/upward angles.

Keeping the "t" will keep things consistant.

Another way to shoot downwards instead or along with bending at the waist includes dropping the front knee. Bending at the waist may have an effect on weight distribution FWIW.
BobCo19-65 is offline  
Reply
Old 06-04-2007 | 07:03 PM
  #7  
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
Default RE: the "T" position

If you have more interest for excellent shooting form, I strongly recommend the book: CORE ARCHERY by Larry Wise.

A phenemonal book, After very page read, I was becoming a better archer..

I'm reading it for the 3rd time..

Pick it up, its worth it !
Robin Woods.. is offline  
Reply
Old 06-05-2007 | 09:05 AM
  #8  
ijimmy's Avatar
Nontypical Buck
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,890
Likes: 0
From: WEST PALM FLORIDA
Default RE: the "T" position

When you get your ancor and form right , with dialing in your draw length , you will have a T form , and everything is just easyer , if your draw moves an 1/8 of an inch either way you will know it .
ijimmy is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
8mm/06
Guns
21
04-24-2008 08:48 AM
kenman
Taxidermy
3
11-14-2006 01:26 PM
savedbygrace
Technical
3
05-09-2005 11:08 AM
dragthor
Turkey Hunting
4
03-08-2005 09:23 PM
hunter791349
Technical
5
10-03-2003 07:59 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.