My Form, Part II
02-28-2008, 01:30 PM
#11
Nontypical Buck
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RE: My Form, Part II
ORIGINAL: The Rev
It's not, your thumb is under your jaw bone. I don't know if you can see my thumb on my avitar. If you can't release with your thumb down, then something is wrong. If you're shooting a back tension, your actully having to move your wrist in order to release.. But heck, if it works for you, then go for it.. Just tossing in what I see in your picture.
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I don't know if mine is pointing straight down or not,
I'm still learning....thanks for all your help!
ORIGINAL: The Rev
You're right thumb should be pointing straight down.
You're right thumb should be pointing straight down.
I'm still learning....thanks for all your help!
02-28-2008, 08:05 PM
#12
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RE: My Form, Part II
Rotating the release hand over is better but you aren't looking for perfectly vertical.I believe you have someone helping that has some knowledge,that is always better than pictures on the internet.
This is considered correct by most.
You really don't appear to be leaning back to me,you just have your hips pushed forward,there is a difference.Leaning back would mean your shoulders would not be directly over your feet but yours are.Your hips are just slightly pushed forward.
This is considered correct by most.
You really don't appear to be leaning back to me,you just have your hips pushed forward,there is a difference.Leaning back would mean your shoulders would not be directly over your feet but yours are.Your hips are just slightly pushed forward.
02-29-2008, 10:57 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
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RE: My Form, Part II
TFOX: That picture looks pretty close to what I believe my hand position is like now. I'll get a picture next time I shoot.
Do you have any idea why I have my hips pushed forward or any way to correct it? Or is it just something I need to conscienciously think about for a while?
Thanks for you help!
Do you have any idea why I have my hips pushed forward or any way to correct it? Or is it just something I need to conscienciously think about for a while?
Thanks for you help!
02-29-2008, 08:27 PM
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RE: My Form, Part II
Bad habit probably developed at some point being over bowed,either in poundage or draw length.That doesn't mean that is what is going on NOW,but probably what started it.
You will have to use a mirror(full length) to watch yourself in, to get immediate feedback to see when you are doing it.It will feel like you are leaning forward for a while,untill you get used to it.Atleast that is how I did it.
For spots,I doubt it would ever be a problem but step outside and shoot from an elevated position or even uphill and it becomes a problem imo.
You will have to use a mirror(full length) to watch yourself in, to get immediate feedback to see when you are doing it.It will feel like you are leaning forward for a while,untill you get used to it.Atleast that is how I did it.
For spots,I doubt it would ever be a problem but step outside and shoot from an elevated position or even uphill and it becomes a problem imo.
03-01-2008, 09:54 AM
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RE: My Form, Part II
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Bad habit probably developed at some point being over bowed,either in poundage or draw length.That doesn't mean that is what is going on NOW,but probably what started it.
You will have to use a mirror(full length) to watch yourself in, to get immediate feedback to see when you are doing it.It will feel like you are leaning forward for a while,untill you get used to it.Atleast that is how I did it.
For spots,I doubt it would ever be a problem but step outside and shoot from an elevated position or even uphill and it becomes a problem imo.
Bad habit probably developed at some point being over bowed,either in poundage or draw length.That doesn't mean that is what is going on NOW,but probably what started it.
You will have to use a mirror(full length) to watch yourself in, to get immediate feedback to see when you are doing it.It will feel like you are leaning forward for a while,untill you get used to it.Atleast that is how I did it.
For spots,I doubt it would ever be a problem but step outside and shoot from an elevated position or even uphill and it becomes a problem imo.
My coach video'd me shooting once and that really helped to watch it. Now that my form is much closer to where it should be, I think I'll have him do it again so I can work on all these little things you guys are talking about.
Once again, thanks for everyones help!
Steven
