Shooting Style

[Atlatlista]

I'm required to shoot split by IFAA/NFAA Longbow rules.  I'd shoot 3-under for closer distances if not for that requirement.  3-under moves your point-on distance closer, reducing your gap substantially for close-range shooting, making it easier to be accurate.  However, beyond about 40 yards, I think everyone does better shooting split, because with 3 under you'd be doing a ton of stacking.  So, when I have the opportunity to shoot 3-under for IBO stuff, I may give that a try, as the distances involved are much shorter than field archery where you have to be good out to 80 yards with a longbow and wood arrows.

[trad bow]

Split

[FAW]

Split - tried three under but not comfortable for me

[Huntinfool]

Split, middle finger in the corner of my mouth, try to hold till everything feels just right.

Usually only takes a second or two to let go!

~HF~

[FAW]

Split finger - base of thumb hits cheek and arrow gone.

[CaptainBeaky]

Two-fingers under - but that's because I've lost half the index finger on that hand

Tip of thumb to corner of mouth, hold briefly then it's gone.

[burchett.donald]

  3 under, middle finger on corner of mouth, usually hold a second to gap shoot.

[Slackbunny]

I shoot split.

Just curious, does anyone use their thumb? I'm sure I read somewhere about a group of people who drew with their thumb. Seems to me like you might get a cleaner release with a thumb draw. I may have to give it a go this weekend.

[smoky#1]

One over, two under.

[Olanigw (Pekane)]

I shoot split.

Just curious, does anyone use their thumb? I'm sure I read somewhere about a group of people who drew with their thumb. Seems to me like you might get a cleaner release with a thumb draw. I may have to give it a go this weekend.

I've shot Korean Traditional, using the thumb.

I've shot with my thumb off a righty bow (i'm lefty), worked well enough.  There's a guy on here that posted a takedown molley style bow that shoots with a thumb ring with a string loop.

[Frawg]

Split for me.
Matt

[tanner]

Split. On a related note, I've been doing some experimenting with the level of grip that my 1-over (index) finger has on the string. It seems if I leave it completely off that it's too difficult for me to have a relaxed shot. However, if I put as much pressure on it as I do the other two fingers my shots aren't quite as clean. Middle and ring take the bulk of the weight and I would describe index as taking 40% of the pressure that the others each take. I seem to get the cleanest releases that way lately. Down-side is that the knuckles in my other two fingers get worn out faster.

[johnston]

Split but I have been experimenting with 3 over. Will get back to you on that when I get
this arrow out of my foot.

[Beavis]

I like 2 under if the bow isnt a heavy draw, split if it gets to much or i'm tired.

I shoot split.

Just curious, does anyone use their thumb? I'm sure I read somewhere about a group of people who drew with their thumb. Seems to me like you might get a cleaner release with a thumb draw. I may have to give it a go this weekend.

Ishi shot mongolian style, drew with thumb with index finger on the thumb nail

[killir duck]

3 under I have tried split but it never worked for me, I anchor with my pointer finger touching the corner of my mouth, hold for half a second and release