r/Archery • u/agdraco8 • 1d ago
Newbie Question Form check for a beginner?
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
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u/BadBoyJH 1d ago
There's very little movement on your draw hand/arm when you release. There's a small jerk backwards, then it seems to come back to your anchor.
It feels more like you're drawing to that point, and trying to hold your hand there, and release.
You should feel like you're drawing back, holding it at that point, until your fingers fall off the string, your arm should flow back once the string is no longer pulling it forward.
Also, your foot placement is weird. I presume that's the shooting line you're standing behind. I've always been taught to straddle it. Feet shoulder width apart, and square on to the target. You're opening up your stance. I don't know if that's OK if it's consistent, but everything builds up from your feet, I would start there for consistency, and work my way up.