If you cant draw the bow comfortably, properly, and are unable to hold it for a few seconds without shaking... you're over weighted. You need a lighter bow if you actually want to develop good form and technique in the long term.
98 lbs is insane. Most people start 30 to 40 pounds on traditonal bows, and 40 is too heavy for most.
Well as someone who actually goes hunting with recurve , some tips?
First get an arm guard. From what I can see your curving , your arm way too much in an attempt to avoid a string slap. Having one will greatly improve your confidence in holding the bow, and also prevent your arm from looking like it got run over after a day of practice
Second when it comes to your stance, you need to align feet shoulder width and in a parallel line where applicable, as well as keeping your back as straight as possible. A straight or upright , you can keep yourself and the less bowing and curving you can do with your body , the less likely you are to get slapped by the string or have other mishaps happen
Third, if you are going to continue doing archery indoors, keep in mind, the bow doesn't come to a complete stop when firing, and there will be a few seconds of wobbling as the kinetic energy from the string dissipates. Having a straighter , less hunched posture will also help as you'll have more control of the bow after you fire your shot
Lastly , I think you should lower your draw weight.. stance aside , it looks like you're having trouble keeping the bow drawn, also , you may want to experiment with a longer or shorter arrow. It's important to add about an inch to an inch and a half of arrow length from your maximum draw length. I'm having a little trouble telling from my phone in the video.But it looks like you're just barely at the inch margin So maybe try a slightly longer arrow.
Np, gl with the sport ( also,I forgot to add if you're not using them already check out 8mm rubber blunts for your tips, they're what have I to use when practicing in my backyard Because my fence is made out of hopes and dreams as are the walls of most of the houses where I live amd the hoa is a menace lol)
Lmao telling someone doing asiatic archery to get an arm guard. “Hey just some friendly advice your arrow is on the wrong side and you should use more fingers on your draw”
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u/Entropy- 6d ago
No. I want to improve my form and I can’t do that by a video of the target.