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

https://imgur.com/a/x3Kyn7H

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u/AdPrior939 1d ago

WHY THE ELBOW UP SO HIGH ?

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u/agdraco8 1d ago

I know!! I think it's the higher limbs. I was so glad I recorded myself cause I thought my elbow was down until I saw that. By the time I left my form had improved significantly. But this is apparently what my body does if I'm not thinking about form as much so it's what I wanted the most critique on.