Longbow Shooting 101 “ Pulling Through The Shot”

[stickbowsniper]

100% agree. Of all the tips I could give a traditional archer, "pulling through the shot" is #1.

[billcharlene]

Ive been shooting for years (mostly wrong until youtube brought me vids like this😂) and man this was an AHH HAA moment! Spot on dude thanks!

[Putuj_Igumane]

I do shoot compound, but watching this, I AM going to get me a longbow too. Way to go, you are short, concise, focused and clear in your instruction. No fussing around, damn good instructor!

[johnnyrotten]

Brother your hinge explanation was the best way I've ever heard it put

[appalachianarcher]

Man I am so glad I found your channel you are just a wholesome fella

[ambidextrousarchery]

I’m a teacher in Virginia and began my traditional archery journey by starting a Beginning Archery Quest with 7th and 8th grade students in January 2022. The experience was amazing, and I am absolutely hooked. It is a mindful passion that I find balancing, challenging, and fun! After much exploration, I was fascinated, entertained, and inspired by Armin Hirmer’s channel and am thrilled that your videos provide another incredible guide. Much respect and gratitude.

[SlowEarl]

I am new to Traditional Archery and your videos are a huge help. Thanks so much for taking the time to make them.

[graphguy]

trad shooter of 3 years, shooting 63" Byron Ferguson 55# with Victory 400-550 at 29".
Started instinctive, then a year ago started to be swayed by the gap crowd and I succumbed and spent the last year trying to nail that idea down and I would have to say I failed miserably.
I think part of the issue is my vision, I wear glasses and they definitely have an impact.
So now I am back to instinctive, within a week I was back to 6 inch groups at 25 yards. I might never get better than that, c'est la vie. Even though I shoot 3d targets on my property daily, I am really focusing on hunting ability.

Thanks for the great channel as I just found you.

[SuitAndTieGuy]

This finally explained back tension in a way I can understand I have heard so many people give these convoluted explanations and I've never really got it. Thanks again Jeff your my absolute mentor

[HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Nicely done my friend. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share this video with us.
I do believe with all me heart, you can do everything right in a "shot" and if you mess up the follow through, you will miss. Thanks again, this was a perfect delivery on this subject. Thanks again and have a blessed week.
Dale

[rodolfolazo]

I saw your videos always late at night and got the irresistible impulse to grab the bow and go out for shooting, to see if i achieve that precision ...pure inspiration here!! thanks.

[madbearproductions]

Love my shortbow💜. Subbed to the channel.

[med]

thanks Jeff. that is an absolutely beautiful bow.

[cobrafpv]

Just ordered a bow this is a great help. Better to learn once than have to relearn.

[BigLivingNow]

Thanks alot, I appreciate your coaching through form and technique. Big help, God bless you and your family from Australia.

[mattstratemann]

All I can say is WOW!
I tried to imagine what it would look like when finished & it’s absolutely stunning!
The best part is that that beautiful bow is being shipped to me!
Thanks Jeff she’s gorgeous!!!! I can’t wait!!

[Bowstringdotcom]

Jeff, another great video. I started shooting a R/D Longbow last year, I also dropped about 4# of draw weight from what I had previously used on recurves. Initially I was struggling, but very quickly found that what you are describing here was the solution for me. With less draw weight and the same anchor as before, it was easier for me to collapse on the release, before the change, that heavier draw weight assisted me in keeping that pulling motion because I had to pull to hit anchor, with a lighter draw weight bow it was so much easier to get there and wobble/collapse. So now, I have an anchor point that gives me an additional inch of draw past what I used to do with my heavier recurves, a more solid/consistent anchor and release, and better back tension all at the same time. Preach on Brother! Some day I man need to try a passion LB. I really like my narrow handled R/D bow now, and even prefer it over those hefty full recurve handles, from what I have seen your LB seems to have more of a recurve grip, is that correct?

[brycehiigel]

I had to try the drop the string elbow and yes it also dropped the bow arm. Kind of like running the faster you move your arms the faster the legs will go.

[chuckminick]

This is what I needed to hear, I have been shooting a long bow for about 2 weeks . Pulling thru your shot makes alot of sense . Thanks

[HandyL]

Darn good insights about back tension and the natural hinge in your body. I never thought about the connection between the front bow arm and back shoulder. Great video and awesome shooting!