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Title: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Friend on July 28, 2011, 11:24:00 AM
Often times a routine change will highlight weaknesses. Have been shooting walk backs this week from 5 yards to 25 yards in 5 yard increments.  Many rounds were getting closer and more consistent, but not on the mark.

I was noticing that my balance was compromised.
Last night I made a minor modification to my form in order to improve balance. The change was made just prior to dark and I only tested it out on a dozen arrrows at 15 yards. As with virtually any form modification, things may feel a little odd. The initial feeling was slightly uncomfortable, however the results proved otherwise. This morning I started out with the new form modification and dozen rounds at 10 and 15 yards. All seemed solid. Then I started my walk back session.

Below are the results from my 1st and only round. I was excited. Normally I don't publish these kind of pics. Since I had been working at this for a week, it was the great feeling of success which led to cutting this session short.

Please click on 'X'

  (http://images.imagelinky.com/1311866557.pptx) (http://images.imagelinky.com/1311866557.pptx)
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 28, 2011, 11:32:00 AM
Good Shooting. Sometimes changes are for the better even though they may not initially seem like it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: straitera on July 28, 2011, 02:58:00 PM
Well done Scott! Confidence is key IMO. Whatever works to get you there.
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: 59Alaskan on July 28, 2011, 03:02:00 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Friend on July 28, 2011, 09:37:00 PM
Thank you gentlemen!

In reality this is nothing great, however was merely a personal achievement that got me excited.

The joy of traditional.
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Lost Arra on July 28, 2011, 09:41:00 PM
"a personal achievement that got me excited."

And the folks here, like no others,  can understand your excitement.

Well done.
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: joebow09 on July 28, 2011, 09:54:00 PM
very nice!! i learn something about my form everytime i shoot routinely. i too know your excitement over this as well!!
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Post by: eddings220 on July 28, 2011, 10:13:00 PM
Awesome Stuff Scott! Those fall Turkey's are in serious trouble!
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Friend on July 28, 2011, 11:04:00 PM
Mark. Thanks - I will be counting down to turkey season and hopefully, together we shall be giving them a few calls.
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: dink on July 28, 2011, 11:10:00 PM
did i here you right that you shot at low light i always shot better in low light to pitch black better contrantanion mind my spelling .im a slow educated red neck

               matt
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: cacciatore on July 29, 2011, 03:42:00 AM
This is good Scott,the form is an ever progressing trail.
Title: Re: Every Dog Has His Day
Post by: Recurve50 LBS on July 29, 2011, 03:28:00 PM
Nice shooting!