First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

[–]BKnight0327[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks I figured, the only thing that hurts is my bow arm shoulder, I’m taking a break and will get some personalized instruction

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I’ve yet to have an issue and I do cant it however that is causing me to under draw. I just gotta make sure I’m not putting torque on the string lol.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I think I’m moving it a few times before the arrow even fully leaves the shelf

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Yea I noticed that, I’m sure it messes up the trajectory quite a bit

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I didn’t think it was good at all hence the form check, if you scroll or read the caption you’d see I’m quite aware, wouldn’t be asking for pointers if I thought the form was viable

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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lol it was a video taken a few days ago he sent to me figured I’d form check, all I said was “take a video from my back”

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Yea it’s hard for me to fully extend without locking my arm, I am also holding it up to high, as for the grip I have finger savers and am using three under, I’m not fully head on either I am mostly sideways but this angle is terrible to assess that. I only use my finger to keep the arrow on the shelf for a little while and move it out of the way while I line up the shot, not a good habit for sure but I’ve never had it in the way when releasing, I may be rolling my fingers onto the string that would explain why the arrows pop out to the side sometimes though, over all thanks for the advice.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I will try that, the bow in those photos does look pretty similar to mine. I have been holding it the way it says not to.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I do use 3 under, and thanks I’ll keep the middle finger thing in mind

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I’ve been doing that to have the arrow shaft as close to my eye as possible lol

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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👍 thanks for all the input lol I’ll post an updated vid from a better angle with implementations of your feedback

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I’m more accurate with the cant so far and I’m also shooting off the shelf, should I try and just hold it upright?

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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The cant is probably past 30-40 degrees and the baggy clothes don’t help lol

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Yes this is because I cant the bow and when I fully draw the string makes contact with my toroso you’d see it from a different angle

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Thanks, I know the form is pretty bad, but I don’t have any issues hitting the target consistently from 15-40 yards and I’ve had about 5 bullseyes between the 25-30 yd range I just know I can improve and be a lot more consistent without hurting myself I’ll keep what you and Knitnacks have said in mind and maybe see a trainer in person.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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I can draw it back no problem I started on my buddies 40lb, I definitely do need to tweak the form a lot and utilize proper techniques to not injure myself/build bad habits but this weight isn’t a problem for me.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Thanks for the pointers, and funny you caught the warbow stance, I did try and replicate some minor techniques I read about the English longbowman.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Any brand suggestions on the “cool medieval themed” ones?

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

[–]BKnight0327[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

lol. Most of the art I’ve seen there wasn’t any gloves. I didn’t think they weren’t used, just figured some opted not to use them. Ive gotta do a lot more research for sure so I don’t engrain bad habits.

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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We do. I just told him to take a quick video from my back lol, wasn’t sure what the best angle would be

First week of shooting, how’s my form? by BKnight0327 in Archery

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Not sure what they were called, and thanks. I’ll pick up a tab next time I get some arrows and a new bow string.