Another anchor point found, this makes three.

[Junkers88]

I've been doing a little shooting as weather permits and I can take time away from all the extra things I have to do for our animals now that it's cold, my fish are hating life right now as the heater in the pond is just barely keeping up. So in between shooting I've started practicing inside coming to full draw and then letting down slowly to help keep the muscles and their memory fresh. Noticed something this afternoon that I like. With my shafts rotated so that the cock feather is up I can come to full draw, anchor under my ear with my thumb knuckle, lightly touch my middle finger to the corner of my mouth and when I compress my back the back end of the fletching touches my nose. Not sure how/if this will help my shooting but it does give me another anchor point to help with consistency.


Thoughts?



Richard.

[hrdwrkncwby76]

I would say whatever you do just make sure you always repeat it


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[TP3]

Man you sure do a lot of thinking!
I am the other way around, I need my brain like a blank sheet of paper when I shoot.
Maybe I need to do a little more thinking ...

[gatorgar]

I just pull and release. Arrow usually ends up where it needs to be. With my compound, I do have 3 anchors though. I shoot palm out, thumb down.
With my real bows, cocktail feather out touching corner of mouth and rear thumb knuckle on corner of jaw.
Don't over think it.


BTW, did the reel make it to you? It should've arrived today
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[DRT]

Can you use it when you are in a tree stand, deer at an odd angle in a spot you didn't and couldn't anticipate but that's your shot?

Gary

[RS3]

I anchor with my index finger in the corner of my mouth and my nose on the top feather. It works well for me. However you do it, do it the same way EVERY time!

[locknload]

make a video and study your self.

[muddydog]

Whew!!! I just touch my middle finger and cut loose. No need to complicate traditional shooting. You shouldn't be thinking about anchors, just focusing on the spot you want the arrow.

[Junkers88]

I really tend to overthink and analyze things, it's part of my meticulous nature. I tried just letting em rip for a while and that wasn't doing me any good at all. The single anchor at the corner of my mouth works. Adding in the second at my ear helped me stop hitting my nose and lip with the string so that's an improvement. Hoping this third one adds some improvement as well.

GG the reel got here today. Thank you again!


Richard.

[DRT]

Whew!!! I just touch my middle finger and cut loose. No need to complicate traditional shooting. You shouldn't be thinking about anchors, just focusing on the spot you want the arrow.

I'm the same but my index finger. But I'm looking for any subtle ways to solidify my form. However I've been bow hunting long enough to know, like Tuesday, you often have to adjust a little to make a shot. My anchor with a compound is pretty simple so when that limb was in the way I was able to flex my body enough to make the shot. I know there is a difference between in the yard on a target and hunting scenario and hunting I prefer as simple as possible. However, as previously stated, consistency is key regardless.

Gary

[gatorgar]

I really tend to overthink and analyze things, it's part of my meticulous nature. I tried just letting em rip for a while and that wasn't doing me any good at all. The single anchor at the corner of my mouth works. Adding in the second at my ear helped me stop hitting my nose and lip with the string so that's an improvement. Hoping this third one adds some improvement as well.

GG the reel got here today. Thank you again!


Richard.

Good deal. I hope you get the 75% accuracy with it like I did.

[RickBarbee]

I've used a 3 point anchor for many years, and it's one of the best things I ever did for my shooting.

(1) Finger on tooth in corner of my mouth
(2) Thumb knuckle locked under point of jaw
(3) Nose on the fletching

It forces you into the same alignment, and head position every time.

Rick

[Shiloh]

i think whatever works for you is great. Biit ai truly believe that the best case is if you can find an anchor that simply feels natural for you without having to force or complicate it with a lot of requirements.
My anchor does have some parameters or things I feel for as I snuggle into it - but its fairly simple so I can reach it rather quickly and consistently without having to overthink the process. In exchange, It leaves me with a more important amount of attention available to focus heavily on the spot I want to hit. But to each his own. That works well for me.

[reddogdan]

Anchors are great for practice that hopefully transfers to your brain when you draw on an animal.

[ghostgoblin22]

Anchors are great for practice that hopefully transfers to your brain when you draw on an animal.

^^^what this guy said, just repeat a comfortable/effective process and eventually muscle memory will take over, you must free the mind, once you get inside your head inconsistencies will show up and frustration will amass...relax and let them loose, but have a goal in mind each practice session so you accomplish it and continue to get better