How should I shoot a recurve?

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I,m 12 and I,m hunting with a 45 lb recurve bow I need tips on aming it

Levi,

I really enjoy shooting a recurve!  You must be very strong for your age as a 45 pound recurve bow is tough to pull!  

I use the instinctive method to “aim” a recurve. I don’t use the point of the arrow, etc.  I simply use the same form over and over and focus intently on what I wish to hit. I look at the smallest spot I can see on the target.

This is like throwing a baseball.  We don’t aim when we throw a ball, we simply practice and train our instinct and muscles. This is called building muscle memory.  

The above is a bit over-simplified.  I read and studied books by G.Fred Asbell that really helped me.  You might check them out:  http://www.gfredasbell.com/GFA_Books_Videos.php

Enjoy creation,

grant

November 9, 2015