i still cant..

[Tsalagi]

Best non-archery practice for archery is a shotgun. Shoot some skeet, or some rolling targets with a shotgun. The principle is the same, because you don't aim a shotgun. Make sure it's a shotgun with a plain bead.

[Jesse]

I got a great tip from a really good shooter after he watched me shoot.  . The tip I got that helped my shooting accuracy instantly was to take a deeper hook on the string. I had the string out neer the tips ready to roll off which I thought was good but you would be surprised how much improvement it makes by putting the string deep in the joint.  It feels strange at first but it works .  Also I was coming off anchor right before my release and I didnt know it.

[Mechslasher]

even shooting arrows not matched to the bow, they should all hit in roughly the same place if form is consistant.  you won't know if your arrows are match or not, or if it's your form unless you can keep them in a group.  pick a spot and shoot three to five arrows.  if they are grouping, your form is ok.  if they hit right, your arrows are under spined.  if they hit left, your arrows are over spined.  missing up or down is probably your nocking point in need of adjusting.

[aero86]

ok, well, crossing over from my other thread, i got the string slap part down.  i was holding my bow arm the wrong way.  i was trying to hard with it, so i was pushing my elbow down, not out.  and i wasnt holding the bow tight enough either.  and string the bow at 7 or so inches helps.

[Little John]

I would get a copy of Fred Asbells instinctive shooting book or both prefably. I just re read mine after several years and found several things that I could be doing better.

[Dave 55]

Part of the problem may be as you stated,I try something different everytime,I believe it may help if you pivk a comfotable anchor and continue using the same form until it is ingrained,just my 2 cents.

[aero86]

I tried that at at 6 or 7 yards I was able to place 3 out of 5 shoots, with the same arrow, within a dip can size area. Not my dip can, my co workers. I just anchored again at the rear of my jaw and focused on the target

[Dave 55]

Stop your string of shots at 3 and rest alittle then try another 3 arrows after a bit move back to 15 yds.

[mullet]

  If you are anchoring at the REAR of your jaw, thats like a compound shooter or shooting with a Thumb ring. That probally has a lot to do with you not being consistant. Try anchoring at the corner of your mouth and looking down the arrow, and cant your bow a little. And, personally, I don't like shooting like Asbell. It's not for everybody.

[Bent Rig]

You have to pick an anchor point that is comfortable for you and stay with it for a while , instinctive shoot takes alot of practice -daily all year long , why would anyone want to learn any other way for hunting ? Looking down the shafts , split vision and gap shooting -I believe is more for  target - where you are at known distances . Get Asbell's book - regardless it has alot of useful information and a good explaination on eveything that is stated in the book . 

[Dave 55]

Ive been a fan of G Freds since the 80s when he used to write some great trad bowhunting stories and Im sure he is an excellent shot but his method doesnt work for everyone,or for most for that matter,if it doesnt work for you and you decide to make it work,IMHO its a great way start snap shooting or short drawing,just my 2 cents.

[Kegan]

You have to pick an anchor point that is comfortable for you and stay with it for a while , instinctive shoot takes alot of practice -daily all year long , why would anyone want to learn any other way for hunting ? Looking down the shafts , split vision and gap shooting -I believe is more for  target - where you are at known distances . Get Asbell's book - regardless it has alot of useful information and a good explaination on eveything that is stated in the book . 

Hunters have been using aiming styles and pointing the arrow right at the target for years. Even if you don't use it to aim, it sure helps to have it pointed where you want to go!

[Bent Rig]

That's why practice is the key , and with good form the arrow goes where you point -like the example of how one shoots a shotgun . Yes everyone needs to find his own way , all I was saying was that there was good info that someone with no experience could start on . Peace !

[riarcher]

Ive been a fan of G Freds since the 80s when he used to write some great trad bowhunting stories and Im sure he is an excellent shot but his method doesnt work for everyone,or for most for that matter,if it doesnt work for you and you decide to make it work,IMHO its a great way start snap shooting or short drawing,just my 2 cents.

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Take patience and it works. Just not for target leagues and such.

[mullet]

 Looking down the arrow and not shooting like Asbell works for the targets I shoot at Bent Rig, they dripped red stuff pretty good this year and last.