Hows my form?

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  1. AndyWest83

    AndyWest83 Weekend Warrior

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    Hey guys just wondering if you could judge my form a little bit. I'm new to this but I'm sure their is a lot of you that have been doing this a while. Thanks guys BHOD!

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    looks good over all just lower your elbow a bit..
     
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    Thanks, that is what I was thinking myself after looking at the picture.
     
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    Might be worth relaxing your grip a bit to let your fingers drape.
    You'd be surprised how much muscle tension is involved with a splade hand.
     
  5. AndyWest83

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    Sounds good I will try that tomorrow at 3D league .
     
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    These are just my opinions. I like to lock my elbow and turn my forearm out so it doesn't hit the string, this makes sure my arm is in a consistent position. If you bend your elbow do you know exactly how much you're bending it every time? No. I wouldn't open my hand like you are in the picture but I would but one to two fingers on the front of the riser because when you close your hand after the shot you're moving your hand which could affect the shot. Your draw looks maybe a half inch to long. I like to have the string go to the corner of my mouth and the tip of my nose barely on the string, this gives me a consistent anchor point. A lot of this is just personal preference. I do it because it helps me be consistent every time.
     
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    Just showing off your No Cam.... :poke:










    JK lol
     
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    I am no archery coach or form expert but your form does not have to be perfect if you can be consistant every shot you can be accurate. As long as your form is comfortable and consistant you will be just fine.
     
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    I wanna say your draw length looks a little too long, but I can't tell if it's that or you are leaning your head forward.
     
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    BINGO..... Perfect form is not the same for everyone.. consistency is the name of the game..
     
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    your draw length looks fine... your peep is a tad low...

    Draw your bow and anchor with your eyes closed, Now open your eyes I will bet money you will be looking over the top of the peep..
     
  12. AndyWest83

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    I would agree with the peep is to low I drew my bow back with my eyes closed and it seems like I am hunching my head down into the peep. If i move my peep up is that going to affect my sight? I just got my HHA optimizer dialed in. Thanks.
     
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    Yes it will you will have to move it slightly as well..
     

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