How should I shoot a recurve?
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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