I Can't thank Bowmania enough for his clear, thorough and very knowledgeable instruction on learning the proper sequence of shooting a single string bow. After his release segment I had a question how he goes from vertical to horizonal as he completes his release. He also mentions the fingers do not straighten during the process and if done properly the release just happens.

Since I have dexterity problems in my string hand this was very important, and if done like Todd describes my hand gets the job done. I encouraged Todd to put this on the Wall as an addendum because of its importance. Maybe the rest of you already know this but in over 60 years of shooting this was new to me. Thanks again Todd for all you do to make shooting a bow much more enjoyable. Joel

I too have learned a lot from his posts.

Thanks!

Yes he is a great coach and has helped me with personal P.M.'s and Emails. >>>>-----> Ken

Yep...Bowmania is a good 'un even if he is a cantankerous, crotchety old rat some times. :)

Funny Frank, but it's true. I wouldn't have much to complain about if everyone shot like me. Sometimes I think complaining makes me happy, LOL.

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Badgeman, I don't have a patent on any of the info I send out, so you were free to post what ever I sent to you. If you get a letter from my attorney, you'll know I was lying. LOL.

The following is the email I sent to Badgerman. I'm not sure which part helped him out. Since he liked it, I'll probably try to get it into next Mondays thread.

Hi Joel,

With injuries add to form problems, it's hard to suggest corrections in person and about impossible without. If you just put your hand behind your ear knuckles up and down, vertical, and then move them horizontal, you'll feel muscles in the forearm relax.

Everything should be relaxed in that forearm and wrist. Go to the bail and think right at anchor 'relax' everything from the fingers to the elbow. I can almost feel 'fibers' letting go of tension. Then go on to transfer/alignment.

It may be better for you to shoot after the 'relaxed' feeling, but not if you spent too much time 'feeling' because then you'll may have to hurry the rest of the shot. Letting down might be better. Remember you have all the time in the world before the draw, once you draw time starts going faster. Longer than 5 seconds at full draw and the odds of a strong shot go down.

After you get the relaxed feeling hook your shot to breathing and you'll develop a rhythm which will make the shot more subconscious, then the conscious mind can concentrate on aiming.

Sorry if that answer was a little long, but everything is hooked together.

Todd

PS. Funny, I'm pretty much working on the other hand. I went to a sling and when I shoot I don't want anything to move in that bow hand. I hold for 5 second after the shot and the first thing I check is the bow hand and then I want the string hand in the same position every time. It's a Camera tip (he says 3 seconds, My mind must be slower) and I think I mention it in one of the release threads.

Bowmania

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