Recurves you can shoot with an open bow hand it is more like pointing at the target.

Long bow you gotta hold the bow and keep your wrist braced. I find it awkward.

Long bows tend to " stack" more and more hand shock.

But I have seen some impressive long bow shooting on T.V.

But I much prefer recurves.

"Shoot low sheriff, I think he's riding a shetland!" B. Wills