anchor issues

H-MANEOD · September 03, 2013, 11:03:00 AM

Does anyone know of any tricks to lock in their anchor point? I try an focus on the target while drawing, hit my anchor, aim and release. Sometimes my anchor is off and it drives me crazy. My last four target at our clubs Sunday 3D shoot was 0,0,12,10. HELP!

Pat B · September 03, 2013, 11:17:00 AM

I shoot instinctively and release as soon as I touch anchor. When I find myself short drawing I will hold for a second or two to insure I do indead hit anchor.

NBK · September 03, 2013, 11:18:00 AM

Best bet would be to post video of yourself shooting on the "shooters form forum".
That will expedite the process and give you the greatest chance at successfully answering your question.

NBK · September 03, 2013, 11:19:00 AM

Best bet would be to post video of yourself shooting on the "shooters form forum".
That will expedite the process and give you the greatest chance at successfully answering your question.

RedShaft · September 03, 2013, 12:10:00 PM

I'm guessing your starting to get a touch of target panic. Get over to the shooters forum

Ron Vought · September 03, 2013, 12:25:00 PM

Sounds like you have a touch of target panic and that you are short drawing at times. I have the same issue. Spent some time over at the shooters forum and received some very good advice. I'm currently in recovery mode using a double anchor point and working more on form than actual shooting. I shoot one arrow at a time and concentrate on my form.

Ron

H-MANEOD · September 03, 2013, 12:37:00 PM

Thanks all

Terry Green · September 03, 2013, 07:06:00 PM

Seach double anchor on shooters forum.

PeteA · September 21, 2013, 06:57:00 AM

I shoot a recurve with an Bear Weather Rest. About 2 months ago I started shooting cock feather in. I did this because i knew it would give me a second anchor point, hen feather touches the tip of my nose. It is a rock solid second reference point to ensure I reach full draw. It has improved my groups 10 fold. I shoot split finger.

Caughtandhobble · September 21, 2013, 03:16:00 PM

My number one rule on my anchor point is, for my anchor to be comfortable. Never try to force an anchor point, nothing good will come from it.

It seems most anchor problems come from too heavy of a bow. You should be able to draw your bow until your back muscles will not allow any more pull and be able to hold the anchor. I am not saying that to be a good shot that one needs to hold at anchor for 10 seconds, but if the situation arises you should at least be able to hold a solid anchor.

Try drawing your bow to anchor while your eyes are closed a few times, you will end up at a comfortable anchor. Once you figure out what is good for you and your shooting, try to figure out at least two different anchor points. You can use any finger on a top tooth or face bone, feather on your nose, string on your eye brow, thumb joint on your jaw. Well you get the picture, use what works for you and will produce positive results. Good luck, it will come together