Correct Bow Hand
02-29-2008, 10:03 AM
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Illinois
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Correct Bow Hand
I am getting better shooting since I started about 2-3 weeks ago. One problem I have is my bow hand. I tuck my pinky and ring finger in so that I don't hit my arm but it puts stess in my fingers that fatigue my grip after awhile. I am trying to relax my grip more so that I am more consistant and can hold steadier longer. I usually get 3 out of 5 X's and feel I can do a lot better with my grip fixed.
Does anyone have good technique suggestions to help my bow hand be relaxed and not come in contact with the string?
Does anyone have good technique suggestions to help my bow hand be relaxed and not come in contact with the string?
02-29-2008, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blissfield MI USA
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RE: Correct Bow Hand
Use the grip shown in the pictures, but rather than "force" or hold the fingers in that position once you come to full draw just them relax and fall where they want. Mine end up lightly laying against the front of the riser.
You should not force your grip to do anything, set it and relax your hand.
A forced open hand grip is just as bad as a tight closed grip, maybe not quite as bad, but still not good. Plus it is tiring after shooting for a while.
Paul
You should not force your grip to do anything, set it and relax your hand.
A forced open hand grip is just as bad as a tight closed grip, maybe not quite as bad, but still not good. Plus it is tiring after shooting for a while.
Paul
02-29-2008, 12:28 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Mn.
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RE: Correct Bow Hand
Ive never used a FORCED open grip mine is just a relaxed open grip with fingers pointed out twords the target been shooting like this for 20+years,to me it just natural,of course trad is differant,I grip the riser with them...
03-03-2008, 04:27 PM
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RE: Correct Bow Hand
This is how i was taught to hold my bow. Relax somehow, walk around a little bit or do something to get relaxed. Then point your hand at something on the wall, look at your hand and arm, thats how you should hold your bow. That is your arms natural form, nobody is natural with their fingers pointed strait out or with there fingers wrapped around the grip, archery is all about being relaxed
