A bad habit that I had to get over was torquing the bow by grabbing the grip at the last second as I was releasing. A wrist strap helped me get over that. Really helped increase my accuracy.
Good stuff. Great reminder for sure. One thing I like to do every so often is shoot through paper to double check my form and make sure I’m not torquing my bow.
Shooting thru paper is great as long as you have the experience to understand why you have a tear. If you were shooting bulletholes and later on you are getting tears it could be cam timing, facial pressure, string stretch, a bad release or yes hand torque. That dude showing you was very correct you need to develop a shot routine and do everything the same each time. In time you will know what you did wrong when you miss, you will feel it on the shot and if you did everything right and your still off then take your bow in to get the timing checked and your bow spect out!
Great video! I know I’ve been getting some hand torque, but haven’t found help for it yet. This will be super useful! Cant wait for it to warm up so I can get out and shoot! Thank you!
Mr Douglas thanks so much for this advice. Seen this last night when out this morning really concentrated on the torque and my hand. Like a different shooter . Thanks again have more of this formate good job. He has a good teaching technique.
I would’ve cut the arrows longer. Would’ve kept the broadheads in front of the shelf and your hand/ fingers. If you’re shooting mechanicals you’d probably be okay, but you like to hold your bow high up on that shelf which is fine if it works for you thats great. Paige Pierce is the same way. But just remember that puts your fingers in the danger zone when shooting fixed broad heads.
On the Squishy bit of your thumb ! and Away from all the Tendons in your Palm ! Possibly with a little more weight on the Stab (its kicking up a little !) Ask Kyle !!!
I can only speak from a target perspective, but my biggest mistake is getting lazy with a shot. It seems to happen when I am shooting well and the target picture is real nice and I am making good shots, then it happens. I get lazy and do not pull through the shot so the bow collapses thru the valley and the shot goes way off the target.
I’ve been using a strap for years and I don’t have to grab my bow just put tension on and move wrist and draw but when that animal is in front of me then everything is out the door
Looks like your DL is too long. I used to shoot my DL long to get more speed out of my bow. Set my new bow up with the correct DL and I noticed I torque the bow way less.
His draw length is definitely not too long. Maybe a little short if anything. But you are correct in that having the right draw length helps with reducing torque on the bow.
@@MuleyFreak in my opinion yes. If your draw length is too long it forces you to over compensate with your bow hand. That is just my opinion based on my own experience.
@@kyledouglas5382 i would love to hear your thoughts on proper DL and proper anchor points. I was taught tip of nose, corner of mouth. Are there other things that matter more? Honest question here.
@@travismiller5438 There are a lot more factors that go into draw length than your nose on the string and corner of your mouth. If you watch when Erik shoots he tends to have a bent front arm and his front shoulder tends to scrunch up a bit. This makes it difficult to judge draw length by looking at where the string is at on his face. Draw length is one of the most critical factors for accuracy with a bow and there are a ton of things that come into account when trying to dial in draw length perfectly. Ultimately it comes down to steadiness. If your hold floats around slowly but never settles your draw length is too long. If your hold is more jittery your draw length is too short.
We set Erik’s arrows up with a 4-fletch. I am a big proponent for 4-fletch as they correct faster coming out of the bow. They are much more forgiving with a broadhead as well.
What are some other shooting "bad habits" you can think of?
A bad habit that I had to get over was torquing the bow by grabbing the grip at the last second as I was releasing. A wrist strap helped me get over that. Really helped increase my accuracy.
That's awesome!
Good stuff. Great reminder for sure. One thing I like to do every so often is shoot through paper to double check my form and make sure I’m not torquing my bow.
Great tip!
Shooting thru paper is great as long as you have the experience to understand why you have a tear. If you were shooting bulletholes and later on you are getting tears it could be cam timing, facial pressure, string stretch, a bad release or yes hand torque. That dude showing you was very correct you need to develop a shot routine and do everything the same each time. In time you will know what you did wrong when you miss, you will feel it on the shot and if you did everything right and your still off then take your bow in to get the timing checked and your bow spect out!
Private lessons with Kyle! Earned a sub right there! Thanks
Thanks! Kyle is a stud.
Great video. Grip is so important for repeatability. I see so many with the “pistol death grip.”
Repeatability is key. Thanks for watching!
Great video, key is to set that grip before you are in that draw cycle and set that shot routine early. Good job guys!
Agreed. Thanks for watching, brother. Don't forget to subscribe!
Great video! I know I’ve been getting some hand torque, but haven’t found help for it yet. This will be super useful! Cant wait for it to warm up so I can get out and shoot! Thank you!
Glad the video was helpful! It needs to warm up soon!
New to the channel. Great stuff man! Looking forward to learning from y’all.
Welcome aboard!
I changed to holding my bow like this last year. Helped with accuracy tremendously.
It helps out big time!
@@MuleyFreak yes it does!👍
Man, so true! It's so easy to torque your grip!
It sure is! Thanks for watching.
Mr Douglas thanks so much for this advice. Seen this last night when out this morning really concentrated on the torque and my hand. Like a different shooter . Thanks again have more of this formate good job. He has a good teaching technique.
Kyle has great shooting tips, we can all learn a lot from his advice. Glad it's helping you out!
Happy to help!
I would’ve cut the arrows longer. Would’ve kept the broadheads in front of the shelf and your hand/ fingers. If you’re shooting mechanicals you’d probably be okay, but you like to hold your bow high up on that shelf which is fine if it works for you thats great. Paige Pierce is the same way. But just remember that puts your fingers in the danger zone when shooting fixed broad heads.
Wow, this is a great video. Very well done to help eliminate hand torque.
Thanks for tuning in, Don. Don't forget to subscribe!
#subscribed
Also..... those indigo colored arrow vanes are IT!! I will be using that color scheme on my V3 setup
Thanks, buddy!
Outstanding knowledge!! This covers my accuracy errors!
What do u suggest for archers with mega large hands? (XXL long) I torque easily and often
We will have the champ weigh in on that one!
On the Squishy bit of your thumb ! and Away from all the Tendons in your Palm ! Possibly with a little more weight on the Stab (its kicking up a little !)
Ask Kyle !!!
I can only speak from a target perspective, but my biggest mistake is getting lazy with a shot. It seems to happen when I am shooting well and the target picture is real nice and I am making good shots, then it happens. I get lazy and do not pull through the shot so the bow collapses thru the valley and the shot goes way off the target.
Great info 💪🏽🇺🇸
Glad you liked it!
How can your bow arm be relaxed when your pulling 50/70 pounds against it?
I’ve been using a strap for years and I don’t have to grab my bow just put tension on and move wrist and draw but when that animal is in front of me then everything is out the door
Ha ha. Yeah, it's easy to forget a lot of things when a big buck or bull is in front of you.
Good stuff!
Thanks for watching!
Any professional that you watch census Kyle will do exactly Repeat their step over and over
I have to torque my bow or I can’t see my sight through my peep. Been that way with the last three bows 🤷🏻♂️
Have you considered having someone like Kyle help set up your bow? If you're in Utah we'd recommend having Kyle help set you up.
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Opie, has a new bow. Lol
Opie, huh?! I didn't know Opie had a red beard. :)
Looks like your DL is too long. I used to shoot my DL long to get more speed out of my bow. Set my new bow up with the correct DL and I noticed I torque the bow way less.
So you're saying a shorter DL should equate to less torque?
His draw length is definitely not too long. Maybe a little short if anything. But you are correct in that having the right draw length helps with reducing torque on the bow.
@@MuleyFreak in my opinion yes. If your draw length is too long it forces you to over compensate with your bow hand. That is just my opinion based on my own experience.
@@kyledouglas5382 i would love to hear your thoughts on proper DL and proper anchor points. I was taught tip of nose, corner of mouth. Are there other things that matter more? Honest question here.
@@travismiller5438 There are a lot more factors that go into draw length than your nose on the string and corner of your mouth. If you watch when Erik shoots he tends to have a bent front arm and his front shoulder tends to scrunch up a bit. This makes it difficult to judge draw length by looking at where the string is at on his face. Draw length is one of the most critical factors for accuracy with a bow and there are a ton of things that come into account when trying to dial in draw length perfectly. Ultimately it comes down to steadiness. If your hold floats around slowly but never settles your draw length is too long. If your hold is more jittery your draw length is too short.
Is it better to have 4 fletching or 3 what is the difference
Video coming on that soon!
We set Erik’s arrows up with a 4-fletch. I am a big proponent for 4-fletch as they correct faster coming out of the bow. They are much more forgiving with a broadhead as well.
#1. Hunting where there "ain't no deer!!!!"
LOL. I thought that goes without saying!
Is this Kyle's new shop/range
It's the Weber County Indoor Shooting Facility and Kyle's shop inside of it.
Its definitely a nice range! I Like the videos man always looking to pick up some tips to improve my shooting
Sure is, stop by and check it out.
Weird...I shoot all my animals in the shoulder and it works. So by that argument hand torque is .... good?
You funny, bruh