Mirage Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 What is the proper stance for shooting a bow. I shoot with my feet slightly angling away from each other at shoulder width apart. Should your feet be in line with you torsoe? because i notice at times my foot in the back is out further then my front foot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? There is an ideal stance, but think about this...are you always going to be able to do that when hunting? I try shooting from many different and wierd shooting positions to preapre myself for when the big one comes in where I was not expecting him... HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? Pros and Cons to Certain Stances http://library.thinkquest.org/27344/propertech.htm Even Stance PROS Natural position Easy to reproduce CONSSmall base of support in the front-back plane. Body isn't sturdy, so it can move if in high winds Lowers area for string clearance, especially for large chested shooters. Open Stance PROSGives stable support base. Reduces tendency to lean back from the target. CONS Tends to make upper body twist towards target. Tends to use arm muscles more than back muscles to draw. Close Stance PROS Gives stable support base. Gives good alignment of the arm and shoulder in direct line to the target. CONS Reduces string clearance, so string may strike against body. Tends to make archer lean away from target and overdraw the arrow. Oblique Stance PROSGives the greatest amount of clearance for the bowstring when arrows is released. Body is in total equilibrium. Target can be seen clearly. CONS Hard to maintain, so mainly used by expert archers. To begin practice, the exact placement of the feet on the shooting line should be marked. Some archers would tell you that stance deviations of even a few inches can cause sighting and aiming problems, which then in return could lead to accuracy problems. Based on the scientific criteria, the open and oblique stances are better. But don’t base on your decision on just that. Individual choice is the pleasure of target archery. Many archers prefer the even stance. In this stance, the archer’s body weight is evenly distributed among both feet, and the heels and toes are aligned. The middle of the instep of the foot is aligned with the center of the target. However, the open stance is recommended for the beginning archer during their initial learning period. In this stance, the feet should be shoulder-width apart. It is recommended that the archer should distribute his/her body weight evenly on both feet. The left foot should be moved backwards approximately six inches, as shown in the picture in stances. Some elite archers use the oblique stance. In this stance the archer places his/her toe of the left foot nearest the target on a line and pivoting the left foot forty-five-degrees to the target. The heel of the right foot is then placed in line with the toe of the left foot. This allows the bow arm to remain in a position where there will be optimum clearance of the bowstring when the arrow is released. The target should be seen clearly while using the oblique stance. A closed stance. The shooting line is straddled and weight is evenly distributed among both feet. Left foot is moved forward a few inches so a heel-toe alignment exists between the left and right feet respectively. The four main steps in shooting are: Nocking, Drawing, Anchor Point, Release and Follow Through. These steps must be followed and done correctly to achieve greater accuracy. Look at the pictures below and observe the pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? I use a stance that is half way between an Open Stance (my left foot is not that far back) and an Oblique Stance (my left and right foot are slightly angled toward target.) Works for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? [ QUOTE ] A closed stance. The shooting line is straddled and weight is evenly distributed among both feet. Left foot is moved forward a few inches so a heel-toe alignment exists between the left and right feet respectively. [/ QUOTE ] This one here is about as close to my stance as you can get... I've been questioned on my stance by more than one person,,,, UH Gary.... I say shoot they way you feel most comfortable with.... It's all about having fun anyhow,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo_hunter Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? [ QUOTE ] I use a stance that is half way between an Open Stance (my left foot is not that far back) and an Oblique Stance (my left and right foot are slightly angled toward target.) Works for me [/ QUOTE ] Same for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? Thanks Buckee that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? Nice reall nice buckee.. thats pretty cool. i shoot an Oblique stance for indoor target competition and even stance for 3d and hunting. i kind of disagree with the stance for hunting. the first thing i set when i have a deer coming that i want to shoot is my stance. i postion my feet to allow me to cover as many shooting lanes as possible. this is why we should shoot so much during the off season . to allow us to get into our stance then our shooting form without even thinking about it.. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted August 22, 2006 Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? I shoot almost facing the target. i'll draw square and simply pull my left foot open. This squares up my lower body and puts my upper body in alignment. also opens up my left arm so i don't ever have to worry about my string hitting my arm. Is it perfect..no, but it's repeatabul and works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? i ever pay attention, i just shoot how i am comfortable and it has worked well for me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? [ QUOTE ] I say shoot they way you feel most comfortable with.... It's all about having fun anyhow,,, [/ QUOTE ] This is the correct answer here ... Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HaDeRonDa Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? I shoot with whatever stance I happen to be in and maintain proper body position from the waist line up. These stances and the pro and cons were written for level shooting. Add an elevated target or a target below you and these will change. The most important thing it to be consistant and practice shots of all angles. Have a friend take pics of you as you shoot in different positions for you to study to correct your above belt form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? I shoot however feels good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? What I really like about this thread is the carpet those shoes are on in Buckees pictures Let me explain why... When I first started shooting a Bow...I cut a piece of old carpet to the exact dimensions of the platform of my treestand to practice shooting from. It just seemed like the thing to do at the time. I did not figure it would make much sense to get into habits I could not repeat when off the ground. Also since I hunt mainly from treestands that have seats in them...Since I'm not standing all the time when hunting I make a point to practice shooting, sitting down, from a chair. With what I learned from practicing shooting from a chair I setup treestands now that minimize any shooting that may come in from my right(I'm a right handed bow shooter). If I'm lucky enough to stand for any shot on game I will....but it made sense to me that if I did not have to move and stand up for the shot the less chance I had of getting busted. Thats when I started practicing from a chair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? I shoot with both feet facing at a 45 degree angle to the target with my left foot slightly back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterfisherman Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? Great job Buckee. That was a great way to answer the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage Posted August 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 Re: Proper Shooting stance?? [ QUOTE ] What I really like about this thread is the carpet those shoes are on in Buckees pictures Let me explain why... When I first started shooting a Bow...I cut a piece of old carpet to the exact dimensions of the platform of my treestand to practice shooting from. It just seemed like the thing to do at the time. I did not figure it would make much sense to get into habits I could not repeat when off the ground. Also since I hunt mainly from treestands that have seats in them...Since I'm not standing all the time when hunting I make a point to practice shooting, sitting down, from a chair. With what I learned from practicing shooting from a chair I setup treestands now that minimize any shooting that may come in from my right(I'm a right handed bow shooter). If I'm lucky enough to stand for any shot on game I will....but it made sense to me that if I did not have to move and stand up for the shot the less chance I had of getting busted. Thats when I started practicing from a chair. [/ QUOTE ] good point thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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