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Title: Bow arm consistency
Post by: acollins on April 04, 2016, 05:44:00 PM

I really never realized the importance of a consistent grip on the bow. I always focused on a consistent anchor and release and was shooting good but felt it could be better. Today I really worked on my bow arm and grip and wow what a difference. My groups really tightened up. I feel it's finally all starting to come together.

Title: Re: Bow arm consistency
Post by: moebow on April 04, 2016, 06:13:00 PM

The bow hand is the ONLY part of your connection to the bow that is there BEFORE, DURING and AFTER the shot.  It has to be right and you must pay attention to it.  If that isn't right, your anchor release and follow through won't do much for accuracy.

Arne

Title: Re: Bow arm consistency
Post by: longbow fanatic 1 on April 04, 2016, 07:52:00 PM

As I've  formed my shot sequence, I've paid particular attention to my bow arm. I've found that with a solid bow arm, when I have a less than perfect release, I'm often surprised how little I am off the mark.

Title: Re: Bow arm consistency
Post by: Terry Green on April 05, 2016, 08:10:00 AM

FORM CLOCK-FORM CLOCK-FORM CLOCK-FORM CLOCK-FORM CLOCK.

The wrist is a power point.

Did I mention....FORM CLOCK?????

Title: Re: Bow arm consistency
Post by: tracker12 on April 06, 2016, 01:52:00 PM

Grip is number one in Rod Jenkins's Bridge training shot sequence. I blew right by number one only to find out it all starts there.  Once I was shown a proper grip and was able to repeat it was I able to shoot accurately consistently.  I'm a believer.  

Actually that is why I shoot an ILF recurve these days.  I found that a Jager Best 2.0 Low grip sets me up for success.

Title: Re: Bow arm consistency
Post by: slowbowjoe on April 11, 2016, 07:58:00 PM

And regarding follow through... keep your sight picture on your target, and the bow arm will follow.