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Title: bit of a form question
Post by: beaver#1 on January 04, 2010, 10:30:00 PM
ok  i have been looking at my form more due to inconsistant shooting. my question is... should your string arms elbow be in straight line with your bow hand. the reason i am asking this is because i have noticed that my back tension is not "tight" untill those points are in line. if that is the correct form then my draw is more then i expected and my arrows are shooting from more poundage than i thought.  let me know what yall think.
thanks Dustin Parker
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: Renaissance Man on January 04, 2010, 10:44:00 PM
The straighter you can keep your arm in line with your arrow the straighter your arrow flight, the quieter your shot, the more consistent your shooting and the more consistent your draw length.
I am sure there are more benefits but those should be enough to ensure you are doing it
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: beaver#1 on January 04, 2010, 10:45:00 PM
thanks alot
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 05, 2010, 07:38:00 AM
yeah, straight and inline ...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v82/rfdee/archery/rob4-1.jpg)
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: beaver#1 on January 05, 2010, 08:32:00 AM
thanks rob, i new they needed to be in line that way. i meant from a vertical view.
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 05, 2010, 08:38:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by beaver#1:
thanks rob, i new they needed to be in line that way. i meant from a vertical view.
yep ....

(http://www.tradgang.com/forumbanner/terry-form.jpg)
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: dick sable on January 05, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Excellent excellent photo Rob!
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: lpcjon2 on January 05, 2010, 07:39:00 PM
But you still have to maintain the same anchor point for consistent shooting.
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 05, 2010, 08:01:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by lpcjon2:
But you still have to maintain the same anchor point for consistent shooting.
that's called 'practicing good form'  :D
Title: Re: bit of a form question
Post by: beaver#1 on January 06, 2010, 04:24:00 PM
thatnks rob that photo is exactly what i needed to see . thaks alot everyone.