I think after understanding that you need to let the pin float and "let it happen" so it's a surprise shot - perhaps the biggest challenge - the advice on presentation of your thumb on the barrel, which is NOT obvious, is perhaps the best advice I've had leading to consistency, so thanks John for sharing.
New to the channel, new to archery, about 2 months now. Playing multiple sports since I could walk and being highly competitive I cannot believe that it’s taken me this long in life to get into this sport. It’s highly addictive and I’d like to say thanks for what you do to give beginners like me the structure and confidence to get better on the target! 🎯 🙇
Dud, I'd like to see this same video regarding the hinge release as well. I am sure it's very similar but for those that are wanting to work with the hinge.
There several solid videos on setting up and using a hinge. Look up “ bow only outdoors “ and “ whitetail fit” channels. Both have good vids on this and these guys are accomplished archers. They have slightly different setups for each. Also, try different settings on your hinge if you have one that has adjustable settings. Those releases with two adjustable moons are way better than ones that can’t be adjusted. To find the best technique for you just shoot at like 10 feet with the target at eye level. Don’t be aiming down any but level so your form will develop correctly. Remove or cover the sight because now isn’t the time for sighting, just figuring out what feels better for you to have absolute control. You may or may not like a release with a “ click “. That’s an individual thing. For me it tells me I’m in the correct position on my face/jawbone to continue the pulling through the shot. I’m one of those that does not consciously have my hand rotate to get the break but use my back muscles pulling until it fires. GOOD LUCK
John, Thanks for all the tips and knowledge sharing. I’m just getting into Archery & hunting and my very young son watches me practice with the bow and shot trainer. He’s seems pretty excited and I hope to one day share this knowledge with him. 💯🔥
On my thumb barrel I glued a piece of 14 gauge copper wire on the exact spot where the joint of my thumb needs to be. This has given me a solid reference point for feeling the needed thumb location. It also gives me, IMO, better feedback on how much preload is happening. 👍👍👀
As an old AND average type shooter I have learned and can guarantee you that when you train enough so the shot breaking is WITHOUT your conscious command the arrow will hit behind the pin. If you consciously command some sort of hand or thumb movement other than finishing pulling through the shot which you should have already began loading up pulling tension YOU ARE GOING to very possibly develop “ drive by” shooting. Learning to focus downrange mentally and visually while you load up the pressure on the release until it breaks IMO for me creates my best shot every time. If my mind wanders to anything but that target spot my process isn’t 100% consistent.
Hand to face instead of everything else is what I needed to hear. Best coach via video no doubt
I think after understanding that you need to let the pin float and "let it happen" so it's a surprise shot - perhaps the biggest challenge - the advice on presentation of your thumb on the barrel, which is NOT obvious, is perhaps the best advice I've had leading to consistency, so thanks John for sharing.
New to the channel, new to archery, about 2 months now. Playing multiple sports since I could walk and being highly competitive I cannot believe that it’s taken me this long in life to get into this sport. It’s highly addictive and I’d like to say thanks for what you do to give beginners like me the structure and confidence to get better on the target! 🎯 🙇
Dud, I'd like to see this same video regarding the hinge release as well. I am sure it's very similar but for those that are wanting to work with the hinge.
There several solid videos on setting up and using a hinge. Look up “ bow only outdoors “ and “ whitetail fit” channels. Both have good vids on this and these guys are accomplished archers. They have slightly different setups for each. Also, try different settings on your hinge if you have one that has adjustable settings. Those releases with two adjustable moons are way better than ones that can’t be adjusted. To find the best technique for you just shoot at like 10 feet with the target at eye level. Don’t be aiming down any but level so your form will develop correctly. Remove or cover the sight because now isn’t the time for sighting, just figuring out what feels better for you to have absolute control. You may or may not like a release with a “ click “. That’s an individual thing. For me it tells me I’m in the correct position on my face/jawbone to continue the pulling through the shot. I’m one of those that does not consciously have my hand rotate to get the break but use my back muscles pulling until it fires. GOOD LUCK
Thanks. Excellent video.
John,
Thanks for all the tips and knowledge sharing. I’m just getting into Archery & hunting and my very young son watches me practice with the bow and shot trainer. He’s seems pretty excited and I hope to one day share this knowledge with him. 💯🔥
Thanks...I always find you to be helpful so please know you help this old gun shoot better.
I'm hoping you do a series like this for the Silverback sir. Thank you for the great info. Merry Christmas
On my thumb barrel I glued a piece of 14 gauge copper wire on the exact spot where the joint of my thumb needs to be. This has given me a solid reference point for feeling the needed thumb location. It also gives me, IMO, better feedback on how much preload is happening. 👍👍👀
Interesting.
Great tip!
Great video that’s full of great advice….
Thank you John!
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As an old AND average type shooter I have learned and can guarantee you that when you train enough so the shot breaking is WITHOUT your conscious command the arrow will hit behind the pin. If you consciously command some sort of hand or thumb movement other than finishing pulling through the shot which you should have already began loading up pulling tension YOU ARE GOING to very possibly develop “ drive by” shooting. Learning to focus downrange mentally and visually while you load up the pressure on the release until it breaks IMO for me creates my best shot every time. If my mind wanders to anything but that target spot my process isn’t 100% consistent.
Please send me an old one to try out