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  1. benwright22

    benwright22 Weekend Warrior

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    So i am away at college and dont get a whole lot of time to shoot my bow. any tips on how to get the most out of the time that i do get to shoot?
     
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    I focus on my fundamentals when first starting. Once I've got my bow sighted in, I know that the arrow will go where I want it to if my draw starts the same, I get the same anchor point and align my pin and the squeeze my release and let the bow ride it out

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    b_walte15 Weekend Warrior

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    Just remember that going through the motions doesn't necessarily help you. PERFECT practice makes perfect. Focus on the little things and you'll see a huge improvement!
     
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    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

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    Focus on the Big Picture and shoot your bow as time allows. Educate, then elevate your game. Shooting your bow is a good way to tune out for relief from school. When time allows. Getting better will require 12 arrows and 2 rounds at 20 yards twice a week.
     
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    Cledus Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Getting better doesn't require that regimen... Everyone will be different, I shoot a 5 spot game every day I can. Shooting in a spots league will help to tighten up groupings.
     
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    excercise your back muscles. I have a homemade bow excerciser that mimics a draw at approx 30# with zero let-off (bungee cords and fishing pole handle). Every night I draw 20X in succession and do holds for 20 seconds and whatnot. After a few months its pretty amazing how much easier it was to draw the bow.
     
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    Not true..... i like to step outside and shoot 1 arrow at a random distance. 1st shot is the only one that counts.

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    Alright, what I meant to say was to get better - You Must Shoot 10,000 Arrows in 37 Minutes from 20, 30, 37.5, 62, and 74.75 Yards, ... This is the Only Way you will ever get better.... God Speed Brother!
     
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    Shoot when you get time. School is priority 1. It can be a great stress reliever... although it can cause stress too.
     
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    SPOTnSTALK Grizzled Veteran

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    HaHaHahahaha!!!!
     
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    jvanhees Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Shoot in your apartment at 7 yards? That's what I used to do.
     
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    b_walte15 Weekend Warrior

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    Just don't miss! :lol:
     
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    jvanhees Die Hard Bowhunter

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    at 7 yards?? I hope not ha!
     

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