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I grew up bow hunting, fishing, target and competition shooting with all sorts of bows...I would shoot at sports shows doing trick shots. Everything you talked about regarding aiming and shooting are exactly the same thing we taught for Archery. They are essentially the same sport, just different power factors. I just came across an old Daisy F16 that needed bands so I cut up some thera bands, tied them up and figured out an anchor point/sight line and was hitting paper plates at 20 yards after about 10 minutes...not every time but 6 or 7 out of 10. It's been over a decade since I've shot either but the techniques always stay the same. Great job and thanks for the refresher!

Only 8 mins in. Already the best advice on honing your skills I've seen yet 👍🏻 Giving your secrets away?? Your a good bloke for sharing this, much appreciated Chris, cheers👍🏻 Be well stay free.

I'm cross-dominant, right handed/left eye dominant. I discovered this after years of archery frustration. So I taught myself how to shoot left handed. Took about 5 sessions before I was shooting well with my left hand draw. It is so much easier to shoot with my dominant eye. I recommend this for everyone. What I'm trying to say is that if I can learn to shoot a bow with my "off hand", then anyone can learn to shoot a slingshot with their "off hand". Do it. It's worth it. Edit: by the way, I love the slingshot that I bought from you last year! Keep up the great work!

Thanks Chris, really enjoyed your explanation. For me it’s one of the best tutorials on you tube. Nice work 👍🏼

you explain this so simply! My kiddo and I both improved our aim and form after this video

That was one of the best videos I have ever seen on KZfaq. I’ve never shot a slingshot and came upon your video by chance. 22:34 video in one take was just brilliant. Very informative and it has inspired me to have a go. Thanks very much!

I used to shoot competitively as a kid (.22), and won a ton of high gun trophies and team awards. The emphasis on repetitive technique cannot be stressed enough. Once you determine what's making your shots accurate, do everything you can to repeat that. For me it was tilting my hand back to ensure that the slingshot frame was facing the target straight....meaning the outside face of the frame is parallel to your target. Once I figured this out I started landing shots way more consistently. The rest is just as important.......same anchor point EVERY time, and you will muscle memory it if you do it consistently and often enough. I also play guitar. Nothing is any different where that is concerned with playing very fast. Muscle memory. While preparing your shot, release your breath, don't hold it. I always aim my slingshot down, release my breath, and then raise it into position while drawing, and 99% of the time come UP to the shot as opposed to over it and DOWN to the shot. Every one will differ, but whatever works for you, make it consistent.

Great video Chris. I shoot many different frames pretty well but shoot 90mm frames best. I have learned so much in a short time shooting by shooting and assessing my shots good and bad. I started to notice that when my form was off the shot just felt wrong. I started to abort the shot and go through my shot sequence steps to correct the polroblem. Shooting paper was a big thing to help my shot diagnosis too. Paper doesn't lie. I cant wait to see if my shooting improves after I get my cataracts removed. Its always great when you drop some knowledge Chris. I appreciate it brother

I'm just a beginner shooting slingshots... been fooling with it over the past several months. I highly recommend re-watching this video to truly learn how to shoot well... watch it after you have been shooting some over a short period of time... or even a long period of time... all the good points that Chris addresses will make more sense... you will realize what you are probably doing wrong, or not completely correct ! Thank you Chris for this great video !

This video helped me immensely. I get from 10% hit rate to 80%. All my shots did go consistently to right above. Turned out, I pulled the puoch closer to myself, when I tilted my head. Also I was not aware using my thumb to release the bullet. Focusing on more than one anchor point made me realize this.

I also use my thumb nail under cheekbone as an anchor point , the idea paying attention to whole length of the thumb and shaping it to the cheekbone is something I will be adding to my shooting . Thanks for the tips , all the best for 2022 .

Ive seen so many tutorials, and in this video, even by only the first 4 minutes, i got what im looking for. Now my shoots never missed up until 30m. Thx a lot mate

I haven't shot a slingshot in about 30 years since I was at school, but a few years later in my teens, I got into archery for a while, until work commitments took over, but what you said about drawing and anchoring, all essential parts of archery technique, so I'm interested to see how much of that training I can carry over, and see what happens 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for the inspiration to look into trying something new 👍👍👍

Hi Chris. A very late response but revisited this vid today whilst lying in eating a bacon sarnie !. More than superb advice, covers it all, thorough isn't the word !. Over three years of shooting I've addressed all the points you mentioned and shoot 99.9% similarly to yourself. A typical session at moment is 8 or 10 consecutives (8mm) through the bottom of a coke tin - ridged area - 47mm ish, at 12 or 13 metres, 1 to 1.8 inch grouping. A hell of a lot of work in getting there - down the woods three or four times a week every week for three years. One point I'd add, you might have mentioned it, is establish your aim, maintain your 'whole', your stance, anchor point, head position et al, maintain absolutely with no movement, 'bore in' to target and raise your 'equipment' (Catty) into your sight line, going slightly above then dropping on to target, release when your 'system' - brain says it's right to do so. Excellent stuff Chris ! !, AL.

Thanks Chris! Watching while I work. Im 6 months in and improving. Ive listened to you Wayne and many others on how to shoot better. For me......shooting paper is the way to go. I use cardboard boxes and tape paper to them. I shoot a shot and try to stay on the original hole. I can tell when my release is bad....stance is off and correct. Ive also found that shooting A LOT will help. I shoot 300-500 a week a repeat postive results. Thanks bub. Your videos got me started. 🤘••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯 🤘🙏👊Brad

Thanks. Very nice, relaxed, experienced... It almost felt like watching a meditation video... I am exaggerating, but I think, it is a very good video and a very sympathetic teacher!!!

Nice video! For anyone who wants to confirm which is their dominant eye (or do an interesting exercise), you can test this pretty quickly. Hold your arms straight in front of you and make a triangle with your fingers: thumbs horizontal with tips touching to form the bottom of the triangle and your index fingers forming the left and right of the triangle. You should be looking at the back of your hands. Then look at an object (like a picture on the wall) and frame it inside the triangle opening. Close one eye and then the other. You will be able to see the object with one eye and it will disappear behind your hand with the other. Whichever open eye you can see it with is your dominant eye. It is really surprising just how strong eye dominance is.

This is perhaps the single BEST slingshot instructional video here on youtube 👍🏻👏🏻 Huge thanks for sharing this w/ the rest of us, Chris 🙏🏻 😀

M8 you are right. I've been tilting my head to much. Thank you 👍

I watch as many videos on shooting as I can and your approach to shooting seems more basic and helpful than some I have seen, I have watched Bill Hayes shoot and bought one of his slingshots but he seems to be more into the long band shooting and I have tried that and have no idea how that is done. I try and shoot more to your style and stance than other shooters I have seen. This video was encouraging to me because for all the shooting I have done I still am not consistent in my shooting which amounts to frustration. I wish I had looked into this when I was much younger, but, I am having fun doing it so it is fun for me to practice and since retired I don't have anything pressing to do but piddiling anyway. Thanks for the tips and techniques.

Spot on Chris. Personally I will shoot within a pretty small grouping, but miss consistently high left. I’ll work your suggestions with the stance and head tilt. Thank you.

You are a great weapons instructor. Seriously, you communicate the various concepts so clearly.

I'm left handed but my dominant eye is my right eye. I didn't know that was rare though. I probably do 75 percent of everything right handed. Except for writing, fishing and boxing. Thanks for the lesson man.

I really appreciate your advice I'm 65 years old and I haven't picked up the slingshot since I was about ten you tips on how to draw anchor point and your stand for really helpful to me because I'm basically I'm an absolute beginner I went out and bought a slingshot about a month ago and I bought about 75 rounds I shot out of box with a 6-inch bullseye on it 17 ft away and I hit it three times I went out tonight after listening to your video and out of 25 times I hit it's 17 I just want you to know that your advice is very helpful to us beginners thank you very much

This is the best video and the best advice I’ve seen yet on this subject. I’m new to shooting, been shooting about 3 weeks now, I can hit a can 3 out of 5 times at 30 feet. I get so frustrated at myself at times. But when I do I stop shooting for about an hour bc I don’t want to pick up bad habits through my frustration. Great video brother, thanks for your advice.

Absolutely fantastic advice mate, wish I’d seen this a few weeks ago.

Same happened to me Chris,all through my childhood l shot left handed,l write left handed and I think that’s why I did that. With no one to teach us back in the day I just carried on. Until 5 years ago I started archery and realised I was right eye dominant and so l changed over. I use the catapult for archery practice and both have improved greatly (all those wasted years!). A few aches and pains at 73 years but hey! Thanks Chris,love watching your tutorials.

Thank you , I have been using mine for pest control for a few years now , your system is perfect .

I'm watching this before I start shooting, my sling shot is on the way .thank u , u touched on all points and very clear

YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO SIMPLE AND WITH CLASS

Thank you for your clear and thorough analysis. This left hand/right eye shooter appreciates you.

Thanks you for that Chris iv been getting a few fork hits in the same place over and over again in this last few months so iv not realised it will be down to me putting a bump in the pouch I found this really helpful as I couldn’t figure out why I was getting them . Much appreciated

Good explanation video chris I like to think I’m a pretty decent shot but every now and again I get a bit complacent And go back to your original video just to give me a refresher but this video is far more detailed and helpful thanks again for another great video keep up the good work

Thanks a lot for making this video! I have a home business taking care of people with disabilities and the everyday grind can drive one mad, so i got into airgunning. Its so much fun but the downside was it was too noisy late at night when everyone's asleep, but is also my only down time. I am learning to shoot slingshots with my hallway as a range and the satisfaction is far greater in maintaining my mental health and keeping me sane. lol. I hope to gain more accuracy with the tips that You, Gamekeeper John, Nathan Masters, Zach Fowler and GZK (to mention a few) via the videos you produce. Again, I really appreciate you making this. Cheers from WA State!👍

Fantastic video Chris. You and Wayne are without doubt the best guys out there with tutorials my shooting has improved greatly listening to you both. So thanks for that and keep the vids coming .. Cheers Phil

Today I was straightening up my head and body and it did make a big difference. Thanks 👍

Thank you for this video and the wealth of knowledge shared, Yes, we intermediate shooters need some coaching and this was laid out so well for what I am personally and actively working on that it seems like you read my mind. I am using a mental check list and disciplined focus to shoot paper for 50 shots every day. That bit in the end where you talk about getting worse before you get better really saved my confidence during the transition from some bad habits I developed in my posture and stance, follow through, and getting lined up for a clean line to the target consistently. I needed this video to help me iron out some wrinkles and now I am chasing some really improved accuracy for me.

Thanks a lot Chris!!.. never thought about the head tilt!!!!.. that might explain the inconsistency sometimes!... I find that I am very inconsistent at the beginning.. then when I get one right, the others that follow are usually good!

Thanks mate. You are a splendid teacher.

Outstanding!!!! Just starting on slingshot Quality of instruction: detail/presentation would put most teachers to shame Tks Chris

Chris, thank you so much for this exceptional tutorial! The amount of detailed instructions is amazing!

each to his own, I like old level V pointed level and up- 75mm band pulled back to lower ear- pop cans at 12 yards-- lots of fun using 30 caliber steel balls

Video couldn't have come at a better time for me, thanks Chris! I'm one of those lucky guys, left eye dominant, right handed. Now I just wish I was at home with my slingshots, not at work 🙄.

thanks for sharing what you have learned I am just starting. about 4 days into it. i have to come in and watch your video about every day i learn something new every time but I am over 70 years old so i forget kind of easy. just want to say thanks.

Thanks Chris that was a massive help. I wondered where I went wrong sometimes you help me out there 👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯

Hi Chris , thanks very much for the detailed explanation and sharing your experience to help novices like myself. I have been shooting for a little less than a year and have had some success but I sometimes shoot high and left. Your video is the first one I came across that talked about head tilt and it changed my shooting dramatically for the better. I am currently shooting an Evo field pro OTT and finally I am getting more consistent with it. I tried your tips for the two stage anchor point and it is fantastic as well. ( now I just have to perfect my release.) 😁 Thanks again 👍

Great advice I draw up to the target I find its similar to shooting an air rifle with open sights a nice straight line and calm breathing holding your aim to long speeds up fatigue in your arms and like you said your shots will become inconsistent really like your vids and it's nice to see someone giving good honest advice cheers Chris atb

" Do as I say, not as I do!" 😂 Bullseye! So great in so many aspects in life, especially in parenting😂.

I keep coming back to this video n it reminds me what I'm doing wrong again for the upteenth time.. n it's what you yourself say your guilty of.. leaning into the shot.. I keep doing it 😂 it's a constant battle...

I haven’t messed with a slingshot since I was a kid long long long time ago. Really enjoy your content good stuff.

What a master class from the ' Meisterslinger'!!

I've just started shooting a catapult and this video was so helpful many thanks! :)

This is a great tutorial. I'll be looking at my slingshots as I get a lot of hand strikes

This was fantastic. I have been consistently shooting low left. Great vid.

Informative video man.. Very thorough & competent explanations that are sure to help me improve my shooting. Many thanks Chris. 🤝🏻

Spot on Chris... very much appreciate the refresher...

im beyond a novice! i've just come across this sport and hobby and i can't wait to get into things. i've wanted to get into shooting bows but financially it just isn't viable for me for probably awhile. however the technique is nearly identical with catapult shooting. so now im hooked. i also really like how cheap it is to get involved with this hobby. i can make my own targets, i can make my own frames. i'd love to be able to purchase a good frame one day, but i just spent something like $60 on bands, band ties, 8mm shot, and i work in the trades so lumber scrap is always available. im going to make my own targets next week (with just diaper boxes!) and a frame from 1x6 scrap, just to get started! one i start practicing and working on technique and the muscle memory, i know i'll be hooked. i love golfing because of its precision and difficulty and this is going to be very similar. my goal right now is to just get started with a working frame i make myself (i can basically have infinite attempts, but it also doesn't have to be perfect). once i get started my goal will be to practice, learn, and improve. your videos are super helpful, but also very inspiring. thank you!

Thank you from slingshot Family from Philippines💯

Thanks for this gonna be a massive help

Hi Chris, I don’t know what you do for a living, but you sure do know how to teach. I had been shooting a catapult for a short while when I saw your video, How to aim a slingshot: Easy guide. Although I had watched other videos by great catapult shooters, that particular video of yours helped me improve greatly. I doubt if I will ever be as consistently good as you and some of your fellow catapult shooters ( I am seventy so I use aches and pains as an excuse! ) but to any one thinking of trying this out as a hobby, stick to what is taught in this video and you won’t go far wrong. Ps, I’m not Chris’s dad!!.

I appreciate this video. I have watched multiple times. I learn something new every time. I did what you where talking about towards the end- I changed some thing’s trying to be more accurate. Well that really messed up my accuracy. However when I went back to the basics I was more accurate. Thank you for your tutorials

Great video as always Chris would you do a video on different fork widths and aiming points please

Thanks for the technical information, This video gave me more information.

..thank you for your Zen tutorial, very knowledgeable , encouraging stuffs .

Amazing stuff the best vid I've ever seen

Your such a good man teaching us your expert knowledge

One of the best 'How To' videos I've seen ! Well thought out , articulated well, No Is exterreneous BS, 5 minutes of your music etc The cheap lil 'Hunting slingshot' I scored from Greed Inc has little sight nubs,tiny plastic circles on the ends of forks ..I can't find out ANYWHERE I look it seems how to use them ..the curve of the grip makes it seem that I should draw band over them? But That seems counter intuitive to how you've been supposed to use them.. thnx from Seattle, the rat capitol of the US

Gonna try with these news tips

Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. Like you I shot slingshots as a kid of 9-10. Only picked up slingshots again in 2016, but only shot 4-5 times in 3 years. I have now picked the hobby up again this year and was surprised how accurate I got in a matter of a 2-3 weeks. But sometimes I can be out shooting at consistently hit high and right. I could not understand why after being accurate just days before. I was so consistent that I started adjusting where I aimed. Then this weekend i was off again. After watching this video I think it is the tilt on my head. I can’t wait to get out and test that. I am also considering changing my anchor point to be closer to my eye. I currently use my earlobe. Anyway, thanks again!

Hey dude thx so much for the slingshot for my son he has been playing with it all day

One of the best tutorial out there...tha KS Chris you given tons of useful things 👍

Don’t know if you will get this as bud is 2Yrs old but it has really helped me, thanks.

Wow, game changing advice. If you ever end up in the states, I've got your first beer.

This is the kind of videos I really like! Thank you for taking time to break it down brother! Everything you said was spot on!👊🙏

Thank you You covered everything I was hoping for..especially target panic and frustration..respect.

Thank you very much for this tutorial! I'm also cross shooting: left hand slingshot right hand ankers. But my dominant eye is the left... Thats why I shoot my gun with left hand on trigger. I'm just beginning to practice slingshot and now I try the other hand. I'm looking forward to the results! All the best to you and greetings from Germany

Great video Chris. My issue I'm having is I've started constantly hitting slightly high and right of target, your video has given me a idea of what I'm doing wrong cheers

Thanks,this is very helpful-your analysis is 💯% on point!

This Slingshot Video is GOLD! Thx.

Great information there is definitely alot to come together for that moment, I have a annoying eye condition I'm happy just hitting that can

You made a very interesting point. When you were talking about the heat in the band when you stretch it. Just like a barrel that gets hot from rapid shooting, my question now would be, should you wait, or is there a cool down procedure for the bands to get consistent shooting in the stretch and or does the band lose its stretch/strength the hotter it gets from a more rapid shooting sequence which in turn would create more inaccuracy? Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Peace, Mo

I’m a week in so very early days, your video was superb and I’m sure will help me improve accuracy, also you gave the impression of not to expect too much to soon, other videos seem to say, do this and this and you can’t miss……. well I can and do …… many thanks again Chris…. just subscribed

Dear Sir, have learnt some imp tipsfrom ur structural demo which I "'ll remember in mind.many thanks.

Man, this is the best video I’ve seen so far! You are a great teacher! Thanks a lot. If you would be doing on the spot workshops I would fly over to visit you.

Probably the single most informative shooting video I've seen, really gave some great suggestions! Thanks buddy!

Great pointers

Excellent tutorial 👍

I'm trying to learn as much as I can about slingshots and how to aim properly so I can hunt some small game and overall have a nice skill. I've been binging all kinds of videos for the past week. Your accuracy is amazing and I aspire to reach that level one day hopefully.

Excellent video my man, really enjoy all the content you have so many thanks from the highlands 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Brilliant advice thanks for sharing.. I’ve constantly had some days shoot well and others it just terrible even at 10 yards 👍👍👍

Great video. Loads to think about!🙏

Well spoken Cris good stuff ..mate .🎯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

Thanks Chris, brilliant video. I'm just back into shooting after about 12 years out of the game, changed the tubes to precise flat bands on my old gypsy frame I had back in the day and after a few weeks gained loads of confidence with it - enough to bag some good game for me and the kids to cook up. I am right handed with everything in life except for catapults/rifles/shotguns and playing pool?? I can only do left handed for some reason so it's good to see a video that explains about shooting other ways - it might help quite a few people out. Can't wait for the next video, teach me more mate!!!

Greetings from U.S.A You been great thank you so much! i will practice What you said. It is a great video!

Excellent advice Chris. I sort of had an idea what was changing my accuracy but I like to shoot different frames and ammo. Your vid has confirmed it. (I sometimes have a stiff neck) so it's the head tilt that's affecting my accuracy as my grouping is usually good. Thanks again Chris.

It is amazing how much the dominant eye changes the target when aiming

Great video. Super helpful information.

Great video, you've answered my problem with inconsistencies in my accuracy. I'm right handed & right eye dominant. But due to me going blind in my right eye, I shoot with the left eye and my shots are pretty much everywhere. I'll try switching hands and shoot with the catapult in my right hand and still use the left eye. Thank you.

I love you ❣️ What you say is true and works👏🎉