Critique my form!

[Perry24]

I've been spraying shots lately, so I had my wife video me shooting. I apologize for her commentary. Anyway, It seems to me I' m punching and my arm is really straight. Other than that I think things look good. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hdCZ...e_gdata_player

BTW, this was the results of those shots on the video. Not my normal groups from 30 yards of late. Go figure! Maybe I focus too much on aiming instead of executing? For the video my focus was on execution.

[Ray Ray]

Nice group. The only thing that jumps out at me is you are hammering the release. Your thumb is about 1/2" away from the trigger & then slamming it.
When using a thumb release, I wrap my thumb around the trigger. Then apply some pressure, then pull thru the shot with back tension.

[Perry24]

Yeah, I am a puncher. Do you think a lighter or heavier spring would help with the punching?

[Ray Ray]

I was a good puncher once also, then got a bad case of TP. Since then I learned to shoot with back tension. I'm a much better shot now.
A heavy spring allows you to apply alittle pressure before pulling thru the shot.

[old man archer]

Perry , you have pretty good form all together but just a couple things your bow arm is getting very close to being over extended , let it relax a little once you come to full draw. 2- don't tip your head to the string , you should be able to bring the string to your nose not vice/versa. When you tip your head even ever so slightly it effects your eye to sight alignment which can throw arrows either side due to how much you tip your head. When it comes to your release, yes a stiffer spring can keep you from punching somewhat but setting up your release correctly is also key I'll see if I can find an example and post it. The barrel should be deep into the bottom of your thumb and palm. The video doesn't show it real well but it looks as though you are almost using a high wrist grip which is not conducive to repeatable shooting with a compound. A slight turn of the hand changes it to a mid-wrist which can make your shots much more repeatable.

[Perry24]

Thank you for taking the time to type that! There is alot of good info in there. I think the head tilt is because my peep is too low. I did so much messing around this summer and then had trouble getting broadheads to tune. I had a shop check my nock height and it was a 1/4" low. Once that was corrected, my peep was too low but I was tired of messing with stuff.

The funny thing about the grip is I thought I learned the right grip from reading and looking at the post in the Tech Corner. I didn't realize I was high grip until I watched the video. I'm out of town right now, so I won't be able to mess with it until tomorrow.

This is what I am going to try:
1. adjust my release knob so it is back behind the knuckle.
2. put a slight bend in my arm
3. adjust my grip to a medium grip

I won't be able to get to the shop until next weekend to get the peep adjusted.

[ohio mossy oak]

Good post Old man archer..There was some info in there I was able to use as well..I feel the pic of Old man's bow hand is easier to see on that pic..For me at least

[Karbon]

perry , you have pretty good form all together but just a couple things your bow arm is getting very close to being over extended , let it relax a little once you come to full draw. 2- don't tip your head to the string , you should be able to bring the string to your nose not vice/versa. When you tip your head even ever so slightly it effects your eye to sight alignment which can throw arrows either side due to how much you tip your head. When it comes to your release, yes a stiffer spring can keep you from punching somewhat but setting up your release correctly is also key i'll see if i can find an example and post it. The barrel should be deep into the bottom of your thumb and palm. The video doesn't show it real well but it looks as though you are almost using a high wrist grip which is not conducive to repeatable shooting with a compound. A slight turn of the hand changes it to a mid-wrist which can make your shots much more repeatable.

well said!

Hooking up to the string thingie with strong muscles is hard to do! LOL
My wife won't even film me...she hate's my "bow crap"
LOL

[Perry24]

well said!

Hooking up to the string thingie with strong muscles is hard to do! LOL
My wife won't even film me...she hate's my "bow crap"
LOL

You made my wife's night with your comment! LOL!

It has been raining for 48 hrs straight, so I haven't had a chance to shoot using the tips I've gotten. Thanks to all who have watched my video and offered advice. I will follow up with another video of my progress.

[KSBowhunter79]

I watched the video numerous times and see three possibles. 1. Grip, the bow is not going to fall out of your hand. You are grabbing the bow at the last moment, this will cause torque. All you need is your index finger and thumb to touch. 2. Draw length, your left arm looks over extended and causing strain when shooting, can't tell by video if you have the same anchor point every time, may also be too long of draw. 3. Release, looks like to me you are pulling back and slamming the trigger at the last minute. I am not familiar with the thumb releases, so JMO.