jlnscobb Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I am going archery hunting for the first time this year, I do pretty well, but I am noticing that I grip the bow to tight or if i try and hold it with just the thumb and ring finger the bow seems to move , when i release the bow moves and throws of my shot, I know that I am not going to drop the bow, but my mind thinks i am, any suggestions would be a great help. Lori Cobb WWW.theoutdoorsmangalley.com Discount hunting and outdoor gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hey. Make a stop sign with your hand and then relax it on the bow grip. You will notice that not much of your hand is touching the grip, but that is how you want it. I hope that will help you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawgitall Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I agree with muley man. You don't want to grip the bow tight at all. When I follow through with my shot and focus my eyes on the target after the release, I shoot much better. Thinking follow through helps me! Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 The hand that holds the handle should be relaxed, i only close my first finger against my thumb, and what was already said concentrate on the shot with good follow through. If ya ain't got a wrist sling maybe you should try one. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortDraw Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 What bow are you shooting? that depends on what grip to use as well. As others have stated, don't grip it, simply wrap a finger or two with no pressure. also, hold your hand out tilted in a 45* angle. the center-line (on most bows) show run from where your pointer finger and thumb come together down through your palm. Have you paper tuned? that could also be causing your problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 I had this conversation yesterday with a customer at Cabelas. Really made the expert behind the archery counter mad because he couldn't get the guy shooting. Put your hand on your chest with your elbow straight out to the side and then extend it towards the target. Put a slight bend in your elbow. That's the position for your bow arm. Let the bow push your hand so that the bones are supporting the bow (like you're doing a pushup.) Both arms need to be straight across your shoulders as you come to full draw. Don't grip the bow. I put my thumb and forefinger (or middle finger) together lightly when I shoot my old Mathews Classic because it will jump out of my hand. Parallel limb bows won't. Get or make a double loop to put on your thumb and forefinger to catch the bow if you are still concerned about it flying out of your hand until you develop some confidence. Join a club if there's one nearby and hang out with the target shooters for awhile. And have fun. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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