3 Archery TIPS to make you a better shooter! (Arrow giveaway!)

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[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Dang this video blew up already. Arrow build/giveaway next week! I would also like to apologize, there were a few negative comments on this video, and I feel like some of the things I said could be taken the wrong way. In no way was I trying to put anybody down in this video, I consider everybody in the archery community a friend . The sport is already small enough, and we don’t need to be splitting each other up into even smaller tribes, if you shoot archery, your a friend to me! That being said, I think friends should be able to give each other, constructive criticism and share a few jokes in good spirit.

[@dewaynetarrant2040]

I aim with my right eye not left.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

@@dewaynetarrant2040 the only thing that would throw off your aiming is if your other eye is taking over and you’re seeing your sight through your dominant eye (the one not looking through your peep, in this case). I would be willing to bet you missed to the left…

[@luiscesarcorralortiz797]

Glad I found this channel tbh, glad to see another lefty!!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad you found it as well, welcome! If you’re a lefty you’ll like this channel. My girlfriend, best friend, and myself are all lefty

[@novascotiapsearcher4497]

You hit the nail on the head. The big shooters all give great advice but if you don't put the time in behind your bow and ensure that you are doing everything in your power to be consistent in all your shots then it all a waste of your time. Practice practice practice is what makes you a better archer. Keep up the great content.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you for the comment. Above all else, practice is key! I definitely think there is a sense of excitement when watching big shooters that can make some people want to get straight to the summit and sometimes they forget about the climb. Hope to see you around the channel more!

[@keepingasrealasican1029]

Thanks for the great tips brother. Loving the advice already definitely gonna watch more 👍👍

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you for the support! I appreciate it, glad to hear you’re sticking around!

[@Lugnutz89]

It is so easy to get hung up on trendy stuff, not just with archery but with hunting as well. I got so tired of feeling like I was trying to catch up with all the newest greatest whatever. I'm back into archery after 20 years of doing other things. The trendy hasn't changed but I have. Keep it simple and enjoy the sport, that's what I'm going to do.

[@SWMissouriOutdoors]

Great tips. Keep it up and keep on practicing. Going out to shoot a few on my lunch break.

[@BY-dq3mt]

I shoot crossed, cataracts and the resulting surgery can change a person up. I’m not sure I have a dominate eye anymore lol. Thanks for a good laugh when you mentioned the paid influencers….they are called influencers for a reason, of course. I buy the popular stuff because I love to tinker with archery equipment and try new things….just about as much as I enjoy actually shooting. Of the influencers, I would give Dudley big credit because he seems to sincerely want to help people. I watched his School of Nock videos over and over and spent hours working on the things he taught…..there is zero doubt it made be a much better archer. I’m grateful for that. And it was 100% free of charge. So, perhaps there are some gems in some of the influencer content.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad to hear I could provide a laugh! Without a doubt there are good influencers doing great things for the community, I’d say it’s a strong majority. You can still do great things while making a living in the industry, I think the flaw is in the consumers who don’t realize the nature of the beast with sponsorships/brand deals. Thanks for watching, hope to see you stick around!

[@robertmccullough7580]

thanks for video ... NEVER heard to keep both eyes open ! self taught and maybe poorly. Just went out and shot great groups 20,30,40 ... the little things are so important and often not shared ... 10 outta 10

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad to hear I could help! It is definitely a huge fix if someone is only using one eye. Thanks for the comment 💪🏻

[@waynestevenson9613]

Great video and good content! Subbed!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the support!

[@mikekage9895]

Just found you. Great info. Keep up the good work 🏹🎯🦌😊

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you, sir! I appreciate it.

[@wrobo6122]

You are a down to earth guy! Keep those videos rolling!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you, boss! I appreciate it!

[@rebeccacicansky2143]

Great video The video was well done

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I appreciate it!!

[@riley.cluff1]

I can live behind that practice tip. I stopped buying more and more upgrades and just focused on what my bow is doing and now I can shoot a 4” 100 yard group

[@Joelfrickinjohnson]

Great video boss man ❤ ill take a dozen vap tko thanks

[@MrPretendingtowork]

just got first bow two weeks ago, so these videos are a huge help, thanks!

[@MrPretendingtowork]

def guilty of #1

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you got into the sport, I think everyone is a little guilty of #1 haha. I definitely put that one first since that’s the one I find myself giving into the most 😂

[@tannerl.7545]

Love this content. Relatable and real!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I appreciate it, brother! Your channel looks pretty slick as well, plenty of goonin’ going on I see 🤝🏻

[@jedhuf7548]

Just found you this morning… all subbed up!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I appreciate it! Hope you like the videos 💪🏻

[@RobDigital_OutDoors]

Good info to share. I was sure if I could have afforded it, but it probably would have been the upgrade guy. But my adapt does me well.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

I’m glad to hear you liked the video! The adapt it a great bow, thank you for watching!

[@rileymod6541]

Great video.

[@mattyice9923]

Know what’s funny is I learned to draw from someone on KZbin, maybe Chris bee. I nearly blew my shoulder out doing it that way rather than the way I normally do it. Looks like the elbow is pointed to the sky. I can’t do that. Not drawing more than 50lbs but after 5 shots one day it was so painful and hurt for maybe 4 days. Yeah don’t always mimic someone 😂

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Glad the shoulder is still intact!

[@jaydenphilben7716]

Two likes away from giveaway!

[@gisconstruction1977]

Man that's one thing I can never do is shoot with two eyes open, no matter how much I try I just can't do it

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

It definitely takes some getting used to! I would check out the video I posted last year for a good tip! The video is “how to shoot your bow better,”

[@michaelcopeland1080]

Good video!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@wcwcgarner2717]

Have to get reps in to be good wt your bow. And make the shots you take count.

[@Rikcey]

Man, you make me miss my Omnia. Sure as hell don't miss dealing with elite though. Nice bow ;)

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thank you, I’ve never ran into problems dealing with elite…that being said I haven’t really had to deal with them yet haha. Fingers crossed!

[@Rikcey]

@@joshuadouglasarchery Nah it's more about me not living stateside I suppose. Just loved the bow, I shoot my Fortis better now, but the Omnia still looks so good.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

@@Rikcey ah I gotcha! Yeah i would imagine that PSE has scaled a little better for international sales. The fortis looks like a pretty killer bow, pse is definitely at the top of my list next year for when I upgrade but the omnia is all business, I love it!

[@ZacPalus-zr9hh]

Practice, Practice, Practice. By the way I know this is a rare occurrence, but I shot my starter bow so much (at least 50 arrows a day) that I had the limbs break. fortunately, the warranty covered it.🙂

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

You sir, should wear that as a badge of honor haha! Glad to hear there wasn’t any troubles with the warranty. Thanks for watching!

[@jdr0414]

Good tips. Get comfortable with your set up and of course practice a lot…

[@beingre_bornbrb]

524th am I late I’ll bite the bait😅 I’m just abt getting started bow hunt, send it

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

You’re still in time! The giveaway is going to be on the arrow build video next week, stay tuned and welcome to bowhunting 💪🏻

[@dewaynetarrant2040]

Shooting with both eyes open isn't for me lost a arrow by doing that

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

You’re probably shooting with your non dominant eye then.

[@bigz5262]

Your tips are pretty good. I’m not hating but you should at least show the target while you’re shooting if you want to be viewed as teacher

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thanks for the advice! I appreciate your input, but I think that ideology of “if someone can’t shoot well, their advice is pointless.” (Not your words exactly, just a popular tribe of thought) hurts people a lot more than it helps them. Just because someone shoots better than another doesn’t mean their coaching will be better. Joel turner hasn’t made a Vegas podium in his life and the best archers in the world get in lines to learn from him. (I’m not comparing myself to Joel turner, just making a point) I’m glad you enjoyed the video brother, best of luck if you’re getting after turkeys 💪🏻🏹

[@miguelgutierrez3720]

So I am gonna agree with almost everything you said the one part I will have to disagree with is the both eyes open method of shooting. Yes it can be helpful but for some people it comes down to genetics for that method to work your dominant eye has to be significantly stronger than your weak eye, if it's not then both eyes will "fight" to establish the sight picture. In other words if it's not broke don't fix it if you shoot with one eye open whether it looks "ugly" or not as long as you can be consistent and accurate who cares if you shoot with one eye or both when your main focus is mainly the pin and the target all shooting with both eyes do is really increase your field of view and as far as depth perception if you don't have a range finder learn to use your thumb nail as a range finder to guage distance and if you are shooting target archery well more times than not you have a sight tape and know the distance so no need for a range finder just set your sight to the right yardage and follow through with your shot process.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

Thanks for the comment! I can see where you’re coming from talking about shooting with one eye closed. Across archery and firearms training I’ve ran into few people who’s dominant eye doesn’t take over pretty drastically, so I guess that’s where I’m coming from. The “ugly,” part was purely a joke, I have to keep in mind I have a very dry sense of humor so I should clarify haha. The depth perception I always think of for more of a in the moment hunting situation. I appreciate the comment, it’s good for people to keep in mind that every shooter is different and there are plenty of rules to follow and then break when needed. Hope people see your comment!

[@miguelgutierrez3720]

@joshuadouglasarchery oh no worries at all. My sense of humor tends to be dry as well, lol. One thing that I would suggest to get really good that actually does help become a better hunter as well is trying target archery. I know shooting at a dot or a ring seems counterintuitive, but if you try and get high scores when you go and hunt, you will notice your shots become way better for hunting even if you don't pick up target archery it helps fix form and forces you to practice proper form and pulling through your shot.

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

@@miguelgutierrez3720 best advice out there! I shoot a lot of target already, but the end product is all for hunting!

[@joshuadouglasarchery]

@@miguelgutierrez3720 also, glad to see another early riser 😂🤝🏻, have a killer day!

[@miguelgutierrez3720]

@@joshuadouglasarchery same to you

[@Bryan-wc3et]

If I drew like Duddly I couldn’t shoot for a week, you need to draw what’s more comfortable to you. I shoot over 11,000 arrows a year I’m 67 and have no shoulder problems. I’ve been shooting since I was 6 years old, and yes both eyes open for sure.🏹🏹🦃🦌🏕️🏔️