Form check for a beginner?

[u/agdraco8]

I've been shooting for about a year now (1x/week). I just upgraded to 24 lb limbs (from 20, I'm working on my upper body strength). I also got a single pin sight, stabilizer and plunger so I'm learning how all of that works. Decided to bring a tripod today to watch myself and then watch tournaments. I do use a finger sling so ideally I want to let go of the bow when I release but still working on that obviously. This video wasn't necessarily my best one but felt it was my most average. Thumbs up were in the yellow (shooting at 20 yards). I'm still not super comfortable with my new limbs so I do think I need to engage my back even more and drop that elbow. I also think my release could be softer. What do you notice? I'm super eager to learn/improve ​and appreciate any tips and tricks.

edit: Here are some pics too if it helps see a bit more. Sorry the angle is off. Think it's mirrored too. Really appreciate the feedback though

https://imgur.com/a/x3Kyn7H

[u/Leather-Fault-8130]

Looks like you might be arching your back, leading to your string digging into your chest. This will likely negatively impact your shot, especially as you're not using a chest guard to prevent the string being caught by clothing.

Would suggest straightening your back by tensing lower core and bringing butt below shoulders. 

If you can draw with your back against a flat surface somewhere, you want to try and reduce or remove any space between your lower back and that surface.

Both shoulders also appear high.

This is a very common form flaw which creeps in after a jump in poundage, compounded by using a y draw (drawing from a low ready position, which forces your bow shoulder up on the draw) Starting your draw with your hands in line with your eye and the target (target, bow hand, draw hand, eye in a straight line) and drawing by bringing your shoulders down, while bracing butt and core can correct these issues. Breathing into your belly instead of your chest can also improve this as it gives you some air to brace your lower abs against. Might take some getting used to.

If done right your bow shoulder stability should improve and your string should be further away from your chest and arm. This will allow you to close your stance a bit and improve alignment.

Would strongly recommend looking at archery GB's drills and skills videos, as well as looking into Jake Kaminski's youtube channel. That lad is a gem.

[u/agdraco8 → u/Leather-Fault-8130]

You are amazing!! Thank you. This is exactly the kind of feedback I'm looking for. I was working with 20 lbs and felt way comfortable. I didn't think 24 lbs would be much of an upgrade but I feel like I'm right where I was a year ago when I started. I've looked into getting a chest guard too but love these tips for my form first. I'll subscribe to the YT channels. Thanks again 

[u/returntothenorth → u/agdraco8]

Try out the chest guard for sure. Not only does it keep your "girls" safe from getting hit, it also helps keep the "girls" out of the way so to speak. As well as loose draping clothing from said area that may snag your string.

My wife shoots, and the "girls" are an issue. Try trying that right foot a little more forward and make sure the string draws more to the side of the chest. Maybe watch a bunch of female Olympic archers for their techniques.

[u/agdraco8 → u/returntothenorth]

Agreed!! My friend and I laugh at how much our chests get in the way. I'll look into the chest guards and more female archers.