Hi All:
Okay, here's your chance...
I am going to be doing a magazine interview with Rick Welch in a few weeks. I have some questions prepared, but I thought it would be interesting to poll TradGang members to see what's on your minds. If you had some one-on-one time with Rick, what is the ONE question you would ask him. The question can be about anything related to shooting technique, instruction/coaching, bow tuning, hunting, or competitive archery. However, you only get ONE question. What is it?
I'll filter through your responses and try to weave your interests into my interview with Rick.
Thanks,
Ron
Other than yourself is Barry Buckley (BUCKSTER )the best shot you have ever seen?
How did your intrest in archery begin?
Do you really take naps in treestands?
Rick, what do you think is the most misunderstood part of your method or what you teach?
Is your phenomenal shooting ability readily learned and reproduced by others or is it largely due to innate natural ability or a combination of both?
Which do you like to do more...hunt or shoot? because he is great at both
I like Kelly's questions!!!
I would add "Since you coach some many archers, what is the most common mistake or problem you notice?"
What is your release "thought" for your release hand...what mental check or feel do you use to keep it CONSISTENT?
Greenie
Why do you prefer a glove over a tab?
Ok, What is the most common error people make in trying to shoot your method when they have not been to your school?
You say a person does not have to shoot with 3 under to shoot your style, that they can shoot split finger if they like. Do you still teach placing the cock feather on the tip of the nose and thumb nuckle touching the ear lobe if they shoot split finger? By the way what magzine will this article be in?
When retuning for split to 3 under for archers what adjustment do you usually make with the bow? Nock point, brace height?
QuoteOriginally posted by NYRON:
Hi All:
Okay, here's your chance...
I am going to be doing a magazine interview with Rick Welch in a few weeks. I have some questions prepared, but I thought it would be interesting to poll TradGang members to see what's on your minds. If you had some one-on-one time with Rick, what is the ONE question you would ask him. The question can be about anything related to shooting technique, instruction/coaching, bow tuning, hunting, or competitive archery. However, you only get ONE question. What is it?
I'll filter through your responses and try to weave your interests into my interview with Rick.
Thanks,
Ron
This is a great thread. Glad to see increasing interest in what Rick Welch has to offer to our traditional community. Ron, I work with Rick, I very much look forward to reading the finished article.Best regards.- Dave.
DEAN,
Your're killing me, we all know that you are the REAL MCCOY! You are the man and I am the student! :archer:
How do you learn to focus and concentrate better. I have heard you teach this,and read 80% is mental. Are there tricks or tips to improve concentration?
Did he learn the Apache Draw style of shooting from Larry Bamford, or other bowhunters, as this style (3 finger under or the Apache Draw as it was known for well over 100 years), was quite popular with archer's in the 60's and 70's?
Good stuff, Guys. Keep 'em coming.
Thanks for your input.
Ron
What are your thoughts on arrow weight and enhanced FOC for hunting arrows?
Other than people shooting to heavy of a bow what do you find to be the biggest problem people have to be constiant and what is the remedy?
I would ask how can you teach me to "feel" back tension???
I was going to jokingly ask are Black Widows worth the money but didn't wasnt to screw up this thread LOL!
I will be going to a Rick Welch school/hunt in a couple of weeks, so I will be asking all my questions then, except that one incredibly important question: "Other than yourself is Barry Buckley (BUCKSTER) the best shot you have ever seen?" Inquiring minds want to know! :D
Allan
If you could shoot with/against any of the "Legends" who would it be? Who of the current Traditional Shooting Stars would you/ have you shot with/ against?
Allan,
Are you going on the Texas hunt with Rick? That's where I'll be doing the interview.
Ron
Allan,
Why don't you stay at my house?? I live 30 minutes away from Rick and about 45 minutes from Mr. White's house, where Rick does the clinic.
Inquiring minds know that my shooting is fair at best!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Lowrider:
You say a person does not have to shoot with 3 under to shoot your style, that they can shoot split finger if they like. Do you still teach placing the cock feather on the tip of the nose and thumb nuckle touching the ear lobe if they shoot split finger? By the way what magzine will this article be in?
ditto
Nyron -- Yes, I will be going to Texas for the school/hunt with Rick. I will be there on February 5 and 6 with Jason Scott (Magicman).
Barry -- Many thanks for the invitation. I would definitely take you up on your offer except that Rick will be in Texas for the school/hunt, so I guess that's where I ought to be too. I definitely plan to find out from Rick whether he is scared that you will knock him off his pedestal. :D Maybe with that beautiful new Black Rock you will. If I get over there to Arkansas near you I will absolutely make sure we get together to fling some arrows, eat some vittles and shoot the breeze.
Allan
Lowrider and Trip:
That is an excellent question. I have trided to duplicate Rick's double anchor while shooting split finger and I can not do it. I'll look in to the matter.
Allan, do you mean MARCH 5 and 6? I'll be there on March 1, 2, and part of 3. I look forward to meeting you if we overlap.
Ron
NYRON....Will you post at a later date when this interview is comming out and which magazine it will be in. Thanks Philip
Question The 'Apache draw" was that used by the Apache Indians or did someone just call it that? :confused:
1.I anchor with my finger in the corner of my lip, my thumb knuckle at the angle of my jaw (which is very close to my earlobe) and my nose on the cock feather.
If I already have an anchor different from the thumb knuckle on the earlobe, will you want me to change it if I take your course? How much leeway is there to keep existing form elements?
2.Also, can you describe your personal practice session? Is there a routine that you use? How do you react to a bad day in practice, what do you do to work on a problem that crops up(assuming you have such, that is another question though).
Ron,
OOPS!! Good thing I didn't show up a month early! I put in on my calender for February and have been telling everyone that's when I was going. Thanks for correcting me. Jason and I won't get to the ranch until the evening of MARCH 4, so it looks like we will miss seeing you, much as I would like to.
I talked to Rick and Jason today about the trip. They are probably wondering why I sounded so wound up. I thought I was leaving for Texas in 11 days instead of 29 days. Here I have embarrassed my self yet again! :knothead:
I always thought Apache Draw was a place in Arizona.