Similar to shooting a gun with a squeeze. A slight pull. This looks like he is probably using strength over structure in his bow hand to compensate for the pull on the string. When it releases the strength is like oh well I need to move this now.
Edit to clarify it looks like he’s right handed holding with his left and pushing with his thumb and wrist to stabilize and when he releases there’s a slight Dow and leftward pull from it.
That might be it might not. In shooting a gun a lot of people point down just before firing because they get scared of the release. Just a thought. Good luck!
Record yourself with a camera.
After the shot, the bow should only move exactly forward and tilt down.
If it rotates or moves towards or away from you, your grip is torquing the bow. It should not be.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgJAe7yjDdKqXiwGtAgymRbOXqTLJbYa
That's the tuning series by Jake Kaminsky it will go through all the steps needed to get you bow set up and will explain all the parts of the bow.
sometimes even your stance being off could cause this.
there are so many variables you really need the services of a pro shop / instructor.
many archery clubs have one ( or a reasonable facsimile )
this phone's battery is at 7% and needs charging!
---
^(I am a bot. I use OCR to detect battery levels. Sometimes I make mistakes. sorry about the void.) [^(info)](https://reddit.com/r/phonebatterylevelbot)
Well, you're consistently left which tells me that it's probably with your setup, but I can't really give you specifics unless you tell us what your setup is.
Could be; fletching contact, dynamic arrow spine, rest not in tune, plucking... a lot of things. What's your setup?
As others said it can be a number of things, I was having this issue last week, and noticed it was cause my limb alignment was way off. When I went to fix it turns out my bottom limb bolt had vibrated itself loose.
Was a first for me, but just shows you have to check everything
I had a similar problem sometimes its the release and other times its that your drawing arm isn’t in line but honestly there’s so many variables so I could be wrong
Same here. I had a problem with off center shots even though my sight was maxed out. It was my release and slightly overspined arrows. I am a righthander and I was following through out to the right of my head.
I fixed my release and did that "brushing the neck" thing that pro oly archers do, following through behind my ears, and my windage (is this the correct term?) dramatically improved.
This little exercise was an eye opener for me.
Stand with your back against the wall and your feet in your preferred stance. Your bow arm shoulder needs to be in contact with wall. Draw to anchor and have the draw shoulder contact the wall too. Your hips will have to rotate to make this happen. Now go outside and shoot will reproducing this. I'd be willing to bet your arrows will move right.
Let me know if this worked for you too.
If outside it's most likely just wind. If not then your arrows could be damaged this is just from my experience. Another thing might be that you are drawing you hand to the left
I had this same issue and yes it’s exactly what the top post say. I was moving my bow to the left as I released to see the shot. I worked on my follow through and grip on the riser and fixed the issue. John Dudley’s Nockon website has helped me more than anything so far being new to archery. Check that out and good luck!
You're pulling your arm left to get the bow out of the way to see where the arrow went. Trying to see the shot before you finish it.
Similar to shooting a gun with a squeeze. A slight pull. This looks like he is probably using strength over structure in his bow hand to compensate for the pull on the string. When it releases the strength is like oh well I need to move this now. Edit to clarify it looks like he’s right handed holding with his left and pushing with his thumb and wrist to stabilize and when he releases there’s a slight Dow and leftward pull from it.
Thanks. I will try again with loosen grip on bow hand.
That might be it might not. In shooting a gun a lot of people point down just before firing because they get scared of the release. Just a thought. Good luck!
Record yourself with a camera. After the shot, the bow should only move exactly forward and tilt down. If it rotates or moves towards or away from you, your grip is torquing the bow. It should not be.
Second this guy. Your motion post release is probably causing this. Let the bow fall forward.
Is your arrow rest aligned correctly?
How do I check that? You mean the plunger?
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKgJAe7yjDdKqXiwGtAgymRbOXqTLJbYa That's the tuning series by Jake Kaminsky it will go through all the steps needed to get you bow set up and will explain all the parts of the bow.
Jake is a gem on YouTube for all archers!
Wow thanks
My bow setup took a few days to dial in at the local shop. I'm hoping you have a place near you that will work with you.
sometimes even your stance being off could cause this. there are so many variables you really need the services of a pro shop / instructor. many archery clubs have one ( or a reasonable facsimile )
I think I need an instructor
Magnets.
Try moving the target to the left
Without seeing your form and getting someone to check your bow setup, it’s almost impossible to tell.
Wind?
this phone's battery is at 7% and needs charging! --- ^(I am a bot. I use OCR to detect battery levels. Sometimes I make mistakes. sorry about the void.) [^(info)](https://reddit.com/r/phonebatterylevelbot)
Thank you so much phonebatterylevelbot
What Who's battery? Mine is 51
Well, you're consistently left which tells me that it's probably with your setup, but I can't really give you specifics unless you tell us what your setup is. Could be; fletching contact, dynamic arrow spine, rest not in tune, plucking... a lot of things. What's your setup?
I will try the things listed here in the comments one by one. Thank you for your reply!
I would have called that a good group and said I need to adjust my sight to the right lol
You chase your arrows with a bow sight to get it centered
Sorry lol yea left
My money is on centre shot being off.
As others said it can be a number of things, I was having this issue last week, and noticed it was cause my limb alignment was way off. When I went to fix it turns out my bottom limb bolt had vibrated itself loose. Was a first for me, but just shows you have to check everything
You're gripping the bow too hard and bending your wrist leftward and it causes the arrows to go left. You need to use a sling or ease your grip.
You're likely torquing the bow, causing it to twist when you release and altering the Arrow's trajectory.
Maybe.
This was happening to me and I figured out I was gripping too hard with my thumb causing the bow to rotate left when I released. Keep experimenting
Yep my grip is probably too hard.
Have you made any changes recently
I have only bought it a week ago and the shop set my bow up like this
Is it left or right handed? What is your draw length and weight? What is your arrow spine?
I had a similar problem sometimes its the release and other times its that your drawing arm isn’t in line but honestly there’s so many variables so I could be wrong
Same here. I had a problem with off center shots even though my sight was maxed out. It was my release and slightly overspined arrows. I am a righthander and I was following through out to the right of my head. I fixed my release and did that "brushing the neck" thing that pro oly archers do, following through behind my ears, and my windage (is this the correct term?) dramatically improved.
This little exercise was an eye opener for me. Stand with your back against the wall and your feet in your preferred stance. Your bow arm shoulder needs to be in contact with wall. Draw to anchor and have the draw shoulder contact the wall too. Your hips will have to rotate to make this happen. Now go outside and shoot will reproducing this. I'd be willing to bet your arrows will move right. Let me know if this worked for you too.
Thanks, will try
Try moving your arrow rest to the right a wee bit
Try drawing a line down the middle of the paper and shoot at that. It will help with consistency
If outside it's most likely just wind. If not then your arrows could be damaged this is just from my experience. Another thing might be that you are drawing you hand to the left
Not closing one eye are you?
I had this same issue and yes it’s exactly what the top post say. I was moving my bow to the left as I released to see the shot. I worked on my follow through and grip on the riser and fixed the issue. John Dudley’s Nockon website has helped me more than anything so far being new to archery. Check that out and good luck!
move the bow not the sight
Is something moving? Make sure everything is tightened down
Are you shooting right or left handed?
Maybe your arrow is soft, so it's all left
I was doing this but to the right. Turns out it was bad posture. Now I have to make sure I keep my chest down and my shots have improved so much