Stickbo release
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I really want to start hunting more with my LH recurve but I cannot keep my hand on my face and subsequently shoot way right...If I concentrate on keeping my release hand on my face, I spray them all over...If I concentrate on the spot I want to hit, I release bad. I shoot split fingers, no gap shooting..just instinctive..but I have to concentrate on the spot in order to shoot well....don't want to use a release..help !!
Joe
don't worry about your face and hand contact , just look down the arrow where ver your hands are it works. And shooting way right can be fixed with the canting of the bow , about 5-15deg depends on the bow
I tuck my thumb under my jaw bone in order to get the arrow inline with my eye. Anything else leaves the arrow pointing to the left as I am a RH'ed shooter. Which means i shoot left if I don't do that. One constant with shoting any bow, compound or trad bow, the arrow goes were it is pointing. Not necessarily where you are looking unless it is inline with your sight plane. The only way to ensure that is getting anchored under your eye. The only way I can do that is to tuck my thumb under my jaw bone. Good luck and God Bless
you sure it's not the wrong arrows? tuning is huge in stickbows because they are so slow!
"Tuning is huge because they are so slow"
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About one shot out of 4...I keep my hand tight to my face and concentrate on the kill area.....everything lines up well and the results are satisfactory...I just can't seem to do both on a consistent basis.....I don't shoot 3 fingers under with a high anchor and look down the shaft...I know that works well for most non-sight shooters but I want to shoot purely instinctive...and when I keep my hand tucked in tight...I shoot pretty well!! Really appreciate the comments...thanks a lot..
Joe
Whenever I have problems with my form or not coming to full anchor I usually get 15 yds from the target and shoot blind bale. Basically close your eyes and just shoot without aiming. This allows me to get my muscle memory back in sink and usually helps me. While your eyes are closed talk yourself through the shot. When your not worried about aiming it's easier to get yourself to full anchor. I have found through the years that it's a great way to start before you really start shooting. Shooting blind bale has taught me to come to full anchor because that is where it's most comfortable. Once it's automatic and your body subconsciously wants to get there before release, aiming is much easier. Good luck!
Stand about 2 feet from your target and shoot with your eyes closed. You'll get the feeling of what a proper release is and after a while, it will become natural.
TMBB
Wylie: you're very close to consistent shooting. I've found that nothing locks in good shooting form better than blind bale shooting. Close your eyes and feel the right anchor on your face. Since you're having trouble keeping your anchor on your face you could specifically put a fingertip so it pushes somewhere on your face. Byron Ferguson puts the tip of his middle finger on his canine tooth. I put my index fingertip and push into the V of my jaw (where my molars used to be when I was little). With your eyes closed and bow drawn try a couple of different anchors to see what feels best to you and is always repeatable. Since you want to shoot instinctive definitely DON'T look down the shaft. Personally, I'm a big fan of fully instinctive shooting.
I like to dig my middle finger tip into the crease where top and bottom lip come together. I also fletch so that when I do this my nose just touches the fletch. Makes it really hard to release until my nose has been touched/I'm at full draw of form is proper. These both came as tips from a friend much wiser than I. It seems to work real well for me 3 under purely instinctive.
I did 6 straight weeks of blind-bale shooting at 4 yards. I never took a shot past that distance and all I did was focus on form/technique. Zero aiming or concern about the arrow. Every year I do at least one week of uninterrupted BB shooting to reinforce things. Today I can slow draw a 65 pound bow to anchor and hold it. I can anchor where I choose and I'm in full control of the bow.
If it were me I would buy a cheap light weight recurve around 30-35 lbs and train. Get your form down then it will be second nature.
Joe...try just relaxing everything and not thinking about the release...get used to the follow-through of maintaining focus on the spot after the shot.
But, DO get a consistent hand position. You'll get used to keeping that hand on your face. You have to shoot a lot to be a consistent instinctive shooter...it takes time ;^)
Best of Luck, Jeff
Hopefully you aren't over bowed.
If so get a lighter weight bow for practice. Blind shoot at a close distance.
Re-check your anchor point for consistency.
When at full draw eyes closed and at anchor point allow your fingers to "relax"
The term release indicates, "let go" ! Not a good thought for good form.
Relaxing your fingers will improve the smoothness of your "Release" :^}
One final thought,
Practice, practice practice. Consistent practice will bring consistent shots.
Good luck
I have no idea how often or how many arrows your shooting per practice.. instinctively shooting requires alot of arrows being sent downtown. it's a blast to walk through the woods with 24 arrows,judo tips,blunts,...not weed but ..well you know,,blunt tips..just becoming one with your bow,,that's not some hippy,voodoo type saying.... if you really want to become a consistent ,good shot with Trad equipment...no matter what style ..shoot alot and often......ya gotta love it...