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Main Boards => The Shooters FORM Board => Topic started by: Destry on March 22, 2016, 09:17:00 PM
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Hello all first post here I've been lurking for quite sometime. I won't go into a complete intro because this isn't the place for it. I feel my form is pretty solid but I'm sure it cloud always use some improvements, but one thing I need advice on is at the shot my bow arm wants to shoot off to the left (right handed) I am getting a good release using back tension but I didn't know if it was a target alignment/ stance problem or what. I'm consciously keeping my bow up for good follow through but I will occasionally get a left fllyer due to bow arm going to the left. I appreciate any advice
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Destry,
Could be any number of things. Ideally, the bow hand/arm should move SLIGHTLY left on release BUT>>>
Really need to see a video of your shot to see what you are doing. Along with some more information. How long shooting, bow weight, bow type, arrow used (spine, overall weight, etc).
An occasional left MAY be bow arm or MAY be string side arm; just need to see to help much.
Arne
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Thanks for the reply. Bow is a bob Lee recurve 61# @28" and I'm pulling 27"s I'm shooting Easton trad shafts (400 spine) I will try to get a video tomorrow
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And also I haven't been shooting that long maybe 6 months but I start and end every shooting session with 10-15 blind bale shots to just work on form
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In my experience, a locked bow arm can often lead to the arm moving left at release for a right handed shooter. A slight bend in the arm gives a little "cushion" allowing the bow to move toward the target with the release of energy instead of swinging left. Just something to think about.
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Yes thank you. I have been consciously keeping a slight bend in my arm because I had the same theory even though I didn't know if it was true or not. I shot this afternoon and recorded myself and it wasn't near as dramatic as I thought it was so maybe not a big deal? I have no way to post the video I did it from my phone.
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Not properly aligned with bone on bone back tension would be my best sight unseen guess..see form clock...and look where you bowstring elbow is pointing....pointing right bow arm goes left.
A video would held....one from the rear and over head.
There are also videos posted at the top that can show you some of the flaws in forms and how they were fixed.
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Terry thanks for the tip I think that could have been the problem I have a checklist I go through and sometimes I can get overwhelmed. I noticed that when I can align everything correct and use back tension I can relax my string arm better and get a better release. Thanks