[Archer_on_Fire]

I got a traditional wooden recurve bow for Christmas! It has a 20 pound draw weight. I have a finger tab. I am shooting bare bow. From 20 yards, I pick a spot where I'll be able to hit the target (below the target), then use the tip of my arrow to aim at the area I have picked out. Draw the bow back, anchor, then let the arrow go. I make sure my form is correct.

Is there anything else I should do/know? Up to this time I've only shot a compound and would like to shoot both well.

 

[Thin Man]

Hello.

Congrats on the new bow. A twenty pounder is a delight to shoot and learn with.

Grab this book: http://www.lancasterarchery.com/shooting-the-stickbow-book-2nd-edition-by-anthony-camera.html

Every question you haven't thought of yet will be answered within this excellent and comprehensive guide to archery technique and equipment. If you're home-schooling yourself, this is a fantastic textbook to accompany your studies.

Have fun!

 

[jtkratzer]

Check out the YouTube video "The Push" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E1vKkSSoNs

 

[Hank D Thoreau]

Where do you shoot in California?

 

[Archer_on_Fire]

Where do you shoot in California?

I shoot at a range in Escondido. Otherwise, I shoot in my backyard.

 

[Mackpappy]

Sounds like you have it covered. How's the range in Escondido?

 

[slalomnorth]

Second on push podcast video. Also check out Ryan Senpei tuning tips on the stalker stick bow website, very informative.