Simple but Important: How to Draw Your Bow

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5 жыл бұрын

An often overlooked, but very important piece of the puzzle. Drawing your bow the right way will prevent injury as well as help your shot execution.
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@melissacook6676 3 жыл бұрын

Crazy story I got my first compound bow 4 years ago. I shot it for one day at a target woke up the next morning with a lump under my arm. Long story short I went to the doctor had stage 3 breast cancer. It most likely would not have been caught in time if it was not for my new compound bow. I spent the next couple years fight cancer and I won. But I pick my bow back up for the first time a month ago. I have been watching all your videos and they have help me so much. The way you explain everything I can understand and other than that one day in December of 2016, I am completely new to archery. I am doing great thanks to your videos, I understand how and why things are done or need to be done it a certain way. Just wanted to say thank you for giving me the confidence to pick my bow back up and try it again.

@Sonny2299 3 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, I read this wrong and thought your bow GAVE you breast cancer omg. Scared the shit outta me lol. This guys vids are perfect for new hunters/shooters it’s good your watching them. Have a great day.

@nymetsfan912 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s one hell of a story! It’s about a year later since your comment and I’m hoping you’re healthy and happy and still shooting!

@Daddywood2230 2 жыл бұрын

glad you are healthy and shooting again.

@captainblue2344 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on kicking cancers ass! Enjoy slinging arrows down range!

@cheesychester9647 2 жыл бұрын

Good sh**!

@cindycindy4536 11 ай бұрын

Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine kzfaq.infoUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.

@barnmonster888 5 жыл бұрын

im 66 and been shooting target bow for 55 years and just love to go outside and shoot my 20 yard range and i have my bow set at 36 pounds just right for me

@thehumblepundit9790 3 жыл бұрын

Man, what a great tutorial. I just started learning to shoot, and have a bunch of previous shoulder injuries. I practiced this on the weekend, and it made a HUGE difference. 27" draw length at 51Lbs. No pain. No soreness. Had to stop after about an hour. Don't know how many arrows. Thanks for great content!

@5throwdown 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!! Its about time someone makes a video stating the proper form so there is no question. Nice job man! I agree 100%.

@JodyGallaway 5 жыл бұрын

just started archery. thanks for the helpful tips.

@JohnDoeEagle1 6 ай бұрын

I have always been at 65 - 70 pounds draw and always assumed I was drawing it correctly. After watching this video I confirmed that I was. Straight back in a triangle form using both arms to push/pull. Nobody ever taught me that either and I just adapted to it because it was easiest and comfortable. I have been shooting that poundage for over 30 years though.

@chrismatthews228 Жыл бұрын

The reason I enjoy KZfaq is because I can revisit awesome videos such as this. Now I can visually check my form to ensure I haven’t creeped into bad habits over the past couple of years!

@JoeLicata07 5 жыл бұрын

Drop the poundage, that's the key. Everyone thinks they need 70-80 lbs. When you should match your draw weight to your strength. Simple, yet effective! Thanks for the video!

@muddymuz7266 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I'm the bowman that left the comment below. After watching this, i hit the range the next day and realised I was cramping my left shoulder and was chicken winging out my right elbow, exactly like you said. I lengthened my draw an inch, started my draw with my hips towards the target and before long I had the mechanics of using your hips to draw to anchor pretty smooth, which gave me longer to sight and aim. I not only shot twenty more arrows, my grouping from 30 metres improved to the point I nearly did a little archery dance! I owe you a beer, mate!

@30cpe 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched several "how to draw your bow" videos, and yours is the best I've seen. Using your torso (core) muscles will reduce the chance of injury, which as far as I'm concerned, is the most important aspect of drawing the bow. As you pointed out, it can also minimize movement and improve accuracy, which is certainly a plus. I use this rotational draw technique for both my traditional bows and my compound. Unfortunately, it took shoulder pain to get me to discover the rotational draw. You earned a subscriber!

@InsideOutPrecision 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the support!

@brandtjustsayin 2 жыл бұрын

I went to a shop today. Slung a few arrows trying out a couple bows for the first time in years. My shoulder is stiff as heck, sore, and I'm pretty sure tomorrow is gonna suck. I'm thinking I screwed up bad on the draw. Sure wish I had seen this yesterday. Lol. But, pain IS usually the best motivator and teacher.

@kneeknyper 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tip. I am new to archery, and was starting to develop the habit of a low elbow. Your suggested technique is SO much better.

@ken244 2 жыл бұрын

noob here ,Thanks for the great tutorial. The torso twist thing makes a lot of sense.

@robertvillafane5308 Жыл бұрын

I had shoulder and neck surgery a year ago and trying to start back from the basics. This video will help me to stay healthy and injury free.

@randym3351 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice. I'm a former competitive weightlifter and when I started bow hunting I experimented with exercises that would help me draw my bow smoothly and efficiently. Barbell rows were a great help. I was already strong enough to pull 70 but that didn't mean I was pulling correctly so my goal was to develop the muscle memory along the correct path. So when I did the barbell rows, I would pull the bar to my chin as opposed to the sternum, where most people pull to. That approach focused on the anterior shoulders and the upper back muscles. The upper back muscles are larger than the shoulder muscles and provide much more pulling power. These can be done with a dumbbell as well.

@justinrobichaud7908 4 жыл бұрын

This video helped me out a lot, I really appreciate the "lever" analogy, I'll literally always think of this when I draw my bow until its automatic.

@bz7547 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thank you. Shot fingers for a lot of years, had successful hunts, then I broke bilateral radius/ulna bones, and was out for 20 plus years. Wife bought me a setup including release, struggling with my injuries but this video showed excellent technique. Confident I can get back into it, thank you.

@drunknnirish 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who is looking at getting his first bow soon I found this very helpful. Thank you!!

@K1ngKaye 4 жыл бұрын

I just got my first bow a d learning

@vlacula 5 жыл бұрын

If I can, I would give double like to this video. I am 42, having a previous injury on my right shoulder (string arm) and started practising archery always worried for that. Just now I am thinking about seeing a coach but two days ago I did that torso thing and after doing warming, training and stretching routines I feel ok. Will reduce the poundage and start going to the gym again. Better to slow down a little. Thanks a lot!!

@blakemckinley2328 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Your tips fixed an error that had resulted in a minor shoulder muscle strain.

@ghstz7191 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I picked a release with the help of your release aid video. I did a little archery from 3-8yrs old. I'm returning now at 38, and this is my first lesson in proper bow draw.

@tempestanellestelle685 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Working on some massage homework trying to figure out what kind of injuries a person can get from archery, and the muscles involved in form. Very helpful tips and I'm glad you're putting some good info out their to help people avoid these injuries, bc once they happen they can cause irreversible damage

@EricQuinn 3 жыл бұрын

That technique is what I use. I had an accidental discharge before I could get to my anchor point. The arrow still hit my block target because I was already pointing at it, just not aiming. I was learning to use a new thumb release very sensitive.

@mathewnottingham1006 2 күн бұрын

I’ve been pulling 70 for many years but recent health events, along with being age 68, make it difficult to do anymore. I will be dialing it down a bit this year. The old shoulders aren’t what they used to be!

@MrScaramanga16 4 жыл бұрын

I only have a 36 pound bow and whilst I'm plenty strong enough I was still having trouble with the draw, your video and using this technique pretty much solved all of the issues I was having

@brandonmorgan4871 Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much! I got down a rabbit hole with all things archery today and came across this video. I immediately broke out my bow and tried what you said and….DAMN! Immediate noticeable improvement in target acquisition and no aches in the shoulder. Can’t thank you enough. Keep up the good work.

@757outdoorsman 2 жыл бұрын

So, I'm the guy. I've been shooting archery for 2 months. I worked most if the day Saturday and hunted that afternoon. Drew my 70lber, and had to let down. My shoulder has been sore as hell for 4 days now. Considering going to a bow shop after work to buy a 50-60 lb bow.

@billjones9708 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, and I'm glad you touched on the sky drawing. I draw my bow very similar to the lever method you show and agree it is one of the most efficient ways to draw a bow.

@nugzila4170 3 жыл бұрын

Torso twist is what I’m missing! Thank you!

@effekt4 4 жыл бұрын

Ive been shoting compound bow for about a month now, im drawing 62lb easy with this technique and it feels like butter. Highly recommended

@2ndhl782 4 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorials and equip. up dates, keep'em coming brother! Thank you, Old new archer, finally got my dream bow PSE EVOKE 31 and all the bells and wistles yeehaa

@popaabert 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding. you have cleared this up for me and we should always have a guide monitoring .New people to compound bows.

@MINIHAHA1 4 жыл бұрын

Man as usual this is another video that helped me improve as a newbie. I bought my first bow back in September and made drastic improvements from the help of guys like you and a seasoned bow hunter buddy of mine. Keep up the good work and thank you for the free education once again👍🏻👍🏻

@davidrozanek9429 4 жыл бұрын

DANG! I'm 50 and all this time I've been pulling my bow back with my teeth. Thanks guy! I wish I found this video years ago before I needed dentures.

@jonsimm4174 4 жыл бұрын

Dang...dentures at 50? You need to cut back on the meth. Just kidding!

@robertthompson5018 4 жыл бұрын

@shimata17 5 жыл бұрын

I teach Olympic recurve to beginners and seasoned archers. Your video is very helpful. The part where you draw the bow at eye level and have the pin close to on target as you anchor is gold. Just the efficiency alone is essential to hitting the target over and over again. You also describe turning your torso to help pull the string back. We teach using back tension in much the same way. You turn your torso while using the upper back muscles to help pull the string back into anchor, much like trying to elbow someone behind you. Great video.

@InsideOutPrecision 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have a lot of respect for recurve shooters. It's a lot more demanding than compound!

@markcarroll9943 4 жыл бұрын

Seems that every time I watch something on you’re channel it’s down the rabbit hole for an hr or so.....great,clear,concise info in bitesize videos. Keep up the great videos....if I wasn’t in Australia I’d be in you’re shop

@JimmyBeanz13 2 жыл бұрын

I bat and play hockey lefty, but you are right. Drawing a bow lefty while being right handed is a pain. Love your channel

@MINIHAHA1 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just bought my first bow and this is very helpful. Thanks

@Stranded-N-Paradise 4 жыл бұрын

It took 2 shoulder surgeries repairing tendons, before someone showed me the proper way, this is a great video.

@swiftbear 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, definitely was a "sky" drawer type until I had a misfire / early release drawing and launched and arrow into the ether, I have no clue where it went but it really scared me and glad none got hurt.

@charlesoleary3066 2 ай бұрын

Cheers mate, that helped. Went down to 55lb and now have the right form :)

@ericwarren0015 5 жыл бұрын

This is actually something I’ve changed this year. It’s helped a ton with acquiring my target more efficiently. Like always we appreciate all you do.

@InsideOutPrecision 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thanks

@FishingWithYakPak 4 жыл бұрын

Came here in hopes to learn a few things because I’m just getting started bowfishing... absolutely was not disappointed. Keep up the great work 🤟🏼😁

@TheWhiskyExplorer 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first compound bow and this video helped me out. Thanks man!

@geminidream4347 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again for a great video. Having shoulder problems, this is another tip that will help me overcome this as I do the first style when holding my bow practicing without pulling just mimicking that I have an arrow in it. I love how you clearly explain things, like an arrow going flying skyward and the dangers that could happen not only to you but where the arrow comes down! I am a safety first person in all that I do and I se you are too. However I did not get this great advice when I watched other videos like yours. So please keep this up for us newbs.

@donovanstockton44 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really insightful. This is without doubt an important video for archer hunters to watch. I have to admit I was a low across the chest drawer. Didn't realize it until watching this video. Feels a little weird to draw it back at eye level but for sure it's much easier on my upper arm. Not sure about going from #70lbs to 60 though. I will experiment with it and it should be easy to test with my Vertix.

@justinjonesj2 5 жыл бұрын

This is great information. Thanks for making this!

@ghstz7191 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Just injured my draw arm a bit. I was drawing parallel to my shoulders and then bringing release up under my jaw. I see how efficient and intelligent what you demonstrated is.

@johnfretz1938 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. As a new archer that was really helpful.

@agallardo70 5 жыл бұрын

Great insights; great advice; thanks bro!!

@jeremiahmckinon1909 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you for passing on your knowledge to us rookies. I bought a 60# bow last August. I could always pull it but it seemed uncomfortable. After viewing your video I can draw it back with ease 👍🏾. Thanks again

@h2olove 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Especially as a guy with a history of shoulder problems, I find this will be really helpful. Thanks.

@jerseyjoe1677 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant! Good job

@metalmick99 4 жыл бұрын

The advice in this clip is as good as any you can find. Coincidentally, it's exactly how I teach (compound) archers to draw. It is simply the best way to draw. The comments on "sky-drawing" are also welcome and relevant. The technique basically applies to recurve as well. You will also find the same advice in James Park's (now *Doctor*, since earning his PhD on arrow flight) books on the topic, and IIRC on John Dudley's channel too. I often distill the advice down to three words: omit needless movement.

@michaelbolen2118 4 жыл бұрын

does Dudley recommend having the bow arm already set at the beginning? That's what I seem to remember. I like the setup in this video, as there is a little bit of assist from the bow arm involved (slight movement forward and down), and seems maybe a little more natural.

@metalmick99 4 жыл бұрын

@@michaelbolen2118 sorry for not replying earlier - I wasn't ignoring you - it's the typical Christmas rush Down Under. Re John Dudley, I can't recall how he sets his shoulder at the start of draw. I was relying on my memory and referring generally to the height of his drawing arm. Personally, I like to set my shoulder low at the start of the draw cycle, and turn my front shoulder to properly engage my scapula. But there are many paths to shooting excellence. Mike Schloesser's first arrow here (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/batdlK9j197PqI0.html) shows him engaging his front scapula with a slight movement of his bow arm to the left. The rest of his technique has many deviations from textbook, but he keeps drilling the middle out of targets. Other aspects of his technique though, comply strongly with theory. Of the world's best, I like Hansen's technique (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rpaUrcxhsMvHj5c.html) the most, though the string could be closer to his front shoulder.

@michaelbolen2118 4 жыл бұрын

@@metalmick99 Thanks for the suggestions, checking them out. Hansen seems very steady. Nice to see a little range of techniques, I will be trying some compound shooting here soon after having a bit of background in recurve. Happy holidays.

@jeffray3143 5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad we have people like tou around..i drawn my ducking bow fine for 63 years gfy

@BeetleBuns 4 жыл бұрын

Lol and I bet 4" groups at 20 yards is fine too...

@middle-fork 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of info in your videos, no macho BS. Thank you.

@phantomcruizer 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Thank you.

@billybobb1448 3 жыл бұрын

3rd time I've watched this video. I keep learning/re-learning with each view. Thanks!

@ejobourque3 3 жыл бұрын

From Malcolm in the middle to bow shooting advice... I love it

@ARTCHILD 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man thank you so much! I have a messed up shoulder and have been trying everything and this by the laws of physics makes so much sense!...I actually thought about doing something like this but my mind was conditioned by the keep bladed system...really looking forward to giving this a shot, I have a good feeling and will report on how it goes...all the best.

@Cookies205 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree, get a bow set up pulling a weight you can comfortably pull, and do it properly THE FIRST TIME! But, if you are pulling a bow above your abilities, the low pull (while including excess motion) recruits different muscles than the middle or high pull, allowing some of the load to be taken off of the rotator cuff, reducing your chances for injury. (from an idiot who hurt his shoulder pulling more than he should have)

@chadandveronika 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Dude, keep it up! When I return to the states, I am definitely coming to see you

@brettmciver432 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I had wondered for a while about the mechanics of drawing a bow and this helps a lot 🍻

@sprmn62 5 жыл бұрын

Great education, thank you!

@MegaBastt 3 жыл бұрын

You are definitely one of the best archery channels on KZfaq. Keep up the good work! Love your videos, thank you for all the good information!

@nymetsfan912 2 жыл бұрын

I just learned I’ve been shooting wrong this whole time. I’ve never had anyone to teach me so here I am searching the net for tutorials. I always drew the bow with the bow pointing at the ground and as I drew the string I would raise it to my target so by the time I was fully drawn I’d be pointing at the target. I dont know where I learned that from but it’s how I’ve been shooting for the last year since I got into shooting.

@lifewithabe312 10 ай бұрын

I shot for a week at 60 it was real easy shot 200 arrows every day then moved up to 70 well 68.7 with my 29 inch draw length to be precise. I shot 100 arrows for three days and 200 arrows for two days. Had to go to the doctor for prescription anti-inflatoire medication ended up getting cortisone shots in both shoulders and my bow elbow 😂 moved back down to 60 bought a second sight that I setup for 60 practiced a lot and only hunted with my 70 setup and now I just keep doing that

@X-QuisiteHomes Жыл бұрын

I’m new to archery and this helps a lot! Thanks for making this video!

@HieuTran-iy8bu 3 жыл бұрын

I see absolutely no reason to dislike this good video... maybe those dislikes come from Australia where everything is inverted? btw, I subcribe now.

@sparky1348 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great tips!👍😁

@davidsantoro9489 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man great video I hit the like button

@vaportrail226 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thank you!

@InsideOutPrecision 5 жыл бұрын

Why thank you!

@acadiangrower9113 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Got my son a cheap 40$ bow to learn how to hunt. I’m learning also, never owned or tried till now 46 and have been having fun with hobby. Someday will have to take a course and get a real bow.

@kevintoews5656 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you for providing insight to rookies like me.

@andyolson1751 3 жыл бұрын

Just went from a junior bow to a flagship target bow, and had been having horrible problems drawing it at almost the same weight. When I do it like you say, it's easy. When I don't ... Thanks! Otherwise I wouldn't have had a clue what was going on.

@DerWiNG33 Жыл бұрын

thank you thank you thank you so much for the advice, this video gave me a very clear understanding and technique on how to draw a bow as a beginner.

@wildbwad 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great reminder of building solid habits

@robec62 3 жыл бұрын

Simple and clear. A good help thanks.

@luiscrespo9902 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice! Very helpful.

@1william89 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried this, drawing what I call “chicken wing” my shoulder felt great. I injured it years ago in quad runner accident and it’s never been the same. This technique helps with the pain of drawing across the chest, thanks

@V.a.n.d.e.r.s 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips, appreciated.

@jonpatterson5668 5 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done ,great info..

@C_Brucehard Жыл бұрын

Injured my shoulder trying to pull 70lb when I was a younger buck (incorrectly of course). I have my first bow coming this week and am looking forward to getting the hang of it without finishing off my posterior labrum.

@koekie7003 4 жыл бұрын

when i started shooting i was drawing completely wrong and absolutely messed my shoulder up on one of my draws, couldnt shoot my dang bow for almost 2 months this advice is really usefull when you start out and unfortunately i didnt have it haha

@jeffreyccv 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice !

@adamhenderson7951 4 жыл бұрын

3 years new here, and I noticed that if I focus on the right muscle groups I can draw more weight appropriately. I'm not saying go big I'm just saying that your form is correct and how I got to that form was by engaging my bicep into the draw with my back muscle in motion. Staying away from my deltoids as much as possible. Great video for sure, I just think it will help people out there if they learn a little about the muscular anatomy behind the right form. And I could be wrong but it feels right.

@zacsharrow9493 2 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation! Thanks

@geoffhunt1 Жыл бұрын

This was really helpful. Thank you!🙂

@pneuamtics1 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping

@rodneybaier7806 Жыл бұрын

Funny story. Last weekend I practiced shooting and now my lower shoulder is in pain. Watched this video and realized why it's sore. I'm going in and having my bow draw lessened. Thank you.

@mohammadshah3496 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Jetstoanywhere Жыл бұрын

Very helpful , thank you

@fabiorolim42 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty good !

@Wafflecakes89 4 жыл бұрын

You set my hoyt up for me, I have been shooting alot working on my draw. I have an old shoulder injury from a dislocated clavicle and shoulder and have been trying to get out of bad shooting habits now that i'm mostly pain free. This video was extremely helpful!

@InsideOutPrecision 4 жыл бұрын

Oh hey! Glad you got something from it

@stevenkilleen8149 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip I was taught same but I was told extend the lat pull threw with back

@jessienath1973 4 ай бұрын

THank You so much... what needed an understand about drawing your bow... All about using your torso as well. Made a huge improvement in my movements an my saved my shoulders! I thank You good sir!

@alexmarston9835 4 жыл бұрын

Great videos and tips!

@MickyMouseLimited 4 жыл бұрын

This is really good video. Your explanation is really clear because of the examples that you add. Thank you .

@dougdiplacido2406 9 ай бұрын

Great video. You are a very thorough teacher.

@jerrycox5700 5 жыл бұрын

I like to be able to sit down point at the ground and draw my bow back I think that's the draw weight my opinion keep up the good work love the videos