Hey all, so I finally fell off into the trad world a couple months ago and I’ve been shooting fairly frequently. I’m still in the 15yd range, much further than that and my “groups” really fall apart, but I’m working on it!
So here’s my issue, when I release, my hand pulls away from my face a good bit. It’s much better than when I first started, but still an issue. I recorded myself on my phone in slow mo and took some screenshots to show.
I’ve looked online for tips but all I seem to come across is basically someone saying “don’t do it” but I cant seem to find a reason why the hand pulls away or many tips to prevent it.
I would say I usually shoot 8”-10” groups at 12-15yds, with occasional flyers, and I wonder if my release, amongst many other newbie things, is to blame.
The shots that hit really good, feel really good just as soon as I feel the string slip my fingers. Instantly tell if it’s gonna be a good shot or bad before the arrow even hits the target.
is it something that just has to be worked at and will get better over time or is there something someone can suggest to help prevent my hand from pulling away.
thanks for any advice/criticism!
So here’s my issue, when I release, my hand pulls away from my face a good bit. It’s much better than when I first started, but still an issue. I recorded myself on my phone in slow mo and took some screenshots to show.
I’ve looked online for tips but all I seem to come across is basically someone saying “don’t do it” but I cant seem to find a reason why the hand pulls away or many tips to prevent it.
I would say I usually shoot 8”-10” groups at 12-15yds, with occasional flyers, and I wonder if my release, amongst many other newbie things, is to blame.
The shots that hit really good, feel really good just as soon as I feel the string slip my fingers. Instantly tell if it’s gonna be a good shot or bad before the arrow even hits the target.
is it something that just has to be worked at and will get better over time or is there something someone can suggest to help prevent my hand from pulling away.
thanks for any advice/criticism!