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Yeah I tried to blame the arrow a few times. When I first started shooting it seems like 1 outta 3 arrows would go crazy. So I marked that one arrow and the next shot it would work fine. I felt a little better because when I did it right, the arrow went where it should, when i did wrong, it was way off and not in a position to wound anything except a tree.

Like I said though, the other night I noticed those "off" shots were definitely a result of losing my concentration, I was pull my hand down and to the right at the release causing the arrow to go way up and to the left.

i have been trying to only shoot one arrow per target. I got two really close together the other day and screwed up the fletching on one arrow when I hit it. There isn't much for archery shops in this town so I'm trying not to ruin the arrows I have.

I have found that once I start to get "flyers" it is a good time for a break or to wrap it up for the day. It usually happens when I'm worn out and have flung a lot of arrows. I have found that shooting a traditional bow is more fun than a compound and I end up shooting 100+ times before I know it. Although there is always one or two in a dozen that just don't shoot the same as the others. Also it's not a task you want to do to release some anger because if your pissed to start with you'll only get more frustrated and pissed off.

Get the Masters of the Bare Bow DVD series from 3Rivers.Pay extra attention to the parts by Rod Jenkins.He is a friend of mine and has done more to help my shooting than anyone.

A lot of folks will try to tell you how to shoot that can't hit a barn door.There is also a lot of myth about shooting a trad bow.

What I did was to go to the big trad shoots.I saw who was winning and at the proper time I approached them and asked questions.Most guys are glad to help.You just want advice from the ones that can shoot though.

I have an extra volume 1 of the.masters.of the barebow I'd donate. Might also have a cheap fletching jig in the basement you could use to fix that arrow. Pm me if interested.

The main thing to remember is that people have been shooting bows and arrows for 40,000 years (that we know of). Everything will fix itself if you practice...practice...practice.

Yes to some extent, but a lot of things can hinder as well.Starting with too much bow weight is one thing that can cause a host of bad form issues.Proper arrow tune is necessary.If your arrows are too weak or stiff,even perfect alignment will result in a left or right impact.

Then there is bad advice about form.There is a lot to be said here and more than one school of thought.All I can say is that the worst shots I have ever seen were in the squat and pivot camp.

I like Rod and he's a heck of shot. However, he shoots extremely light weight bows, heavy arrows and is a dedicated gap shooter.

In my opinion, you'd be better off trying to emulate someone like one of the three 'Freds'. Fred Eichler, G Fred Asbell, and Fred Bear. They are hunters first, use hunting weight bows, and use a style that is suited to hunting game, and not just a paper or foam target for score.

As far as your practice sessions go, I'm a big believer in shooting alot of arrows. It's not uncommon for me to shoot 500 arrows in a session. Vary your distance, shoot NFAA 300 rounds to see how well you actually shoot, get in several positions while shooting, shoot when there is hardly any light, shoot at moving targets, shoot short, shoot long.

Just shoot baby. Until it becomes second nature.

All true, but again, it's like shooting a shotgun. It's easy to get lost in technique, equipment and advice. Do it enough, and one day, it will all come together. It's hard to accept at first that you are the weakest link.

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