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Title: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: 2Blade on June 02, 2007, 07:21:00 PM

I think my elbow is a tad high but my back tension seems to be working I think my follow through is good please break my form down for me so I can get better. Tell me what you want im open to all info and suggestions.

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Sorry for all the pics but I wanted you guys to see diffrent angles. What do you think for a self taught shooter?

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: Terry Green on June 03, 2007, 01:41:00 PM

Your alignment looks good.....just make sure you bend at the waist on those down hill shots...and don't just lower your bow arm.

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: 2Blade on June 03, 2007, 04:03:00 PM

ttt

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: Slasher on June 04, 2007, 12:38:00 AM

What Terry said...

I am a newer trad shooter as well (a lil over 3 1/2 yrs).

But even in the training wheel realm, the basic rules of  form are somewhat the same... Aim for a "T" of the torso and arms and bend at the waist as Terry said (and looking at his form videos, now he can shoot!)... Or once you shoot down from a treestand and drop that arm, you're going to shoot high everytime... even with a sight..( its a trigonometry thing, and I don't wanna go there...)

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: 2Blade on June 04, 2007, 12:59:00 AM

I forgot all about the waist thing!! Gonna have to work on that im still having anchor point problems I cant belive I actully got anchored in those pics.

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: BobCo 1965 on June 04, 2007, 09:38:00 AM

Exactly what Terry said. You basic "t" is off when you are shooting downward.

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: Molson on June 06, 2007, 09:54:00 AM

Nothing wrong with your drawing elbow. Looks like you may be turning your bow elbow in (toward you) a little.  Try rotating that elbow out a little to put a slight bend in your bow arm.  That could be why you're having trouble getting to anchor and looks like it is causing the bow to twist in your hand at release.

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: 2Blade on June 07, 2007, 09:46:00 PM

Thanks I was wondering if my arm should be bent would I lose an inch of draw too?

Title: Re: Finnaly I have some form pics tell me what you think
Post by: Molson on June 08, 2007, 09:56:00 AM

Straightening out the bow arm too much will cause you to stop pushing.  When you stop pushing, you stop pulling, which is probably causing your anchor woes. It's not that you have to have a bend.  It's more that you don't want to run out of room to push.  Turn the elbow out some and you are less likely to have that happen. It will not shorten your draw because you will be pulling more.