How to Avoid Common Shooting Mistakes | Archery Lessons



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Comments

  1. NO. JUST. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
  2. I got one today
  3. the first archery mistake is shooting hollywood style
  4. i put two fingers on the string is that okay?
  5. like the video, nice and clear instruction
  6. why is her hand way under the arrow...I always shoot with 1 finger above it and 2 below
  7. thank you
  8. first person that gave real good advice. but should feet be ABSOLUTLY parrelel or right foot just slightly knfront
  9. Thanks fo the video
  10. thanks i love the way you teach.
  11. i just started practicing archery & gave me instant improvements 👍
  12. 3:28 that arrow landed on my heart
  13. with all fingers below the arrow like that you would have no control is moving around
  14. How do I take an arrow out of my knee?
  15. You forgot rule number one to beginner archery:

    You must have an arrow in your bow as you draw or you risk damaging the bow. The arrow acts as a counter shock to the tension of the draw. If there is no arrow in your draw as you release the shock goes to your bow instead causing damage.

    I made that mistake. I didn't realize that arrows were actually needed to pull a bow.
  16. These tips worked well for me I use one finger over though but the proper form tips worked well for me. Thank you
  17. I guess a bent elbow works on low strength bows, but you arms will be killing you with the heavy stuff if you arm isn't straight.
  18. What the hell, your stance is whatever you're comfortable and and can shoot well in
  19. Is she a string walker? I was thought when shooting three under your index finger should always be in contact with the arrow.
  20. I'd certainly like to penetrate her target.


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