Drawing the Bow with Proper Back Tension - Instinctive Archery

[@Trav_Can]

Lucy is more than a pretty face and dad doesn't talk too much. Great videos Jeff. Very informative, they have helped me a bunch. Thank you!

[@OutdoorMishaps]

it's good to see the relationship you have with your daughter. Good dad there. ..and no doubt a good young lady as well. excellent info, there are 50,000 KZbin archers.. you're one of the few I trust.

[@jamiearyan9058]

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[@aidanmarley3351]

@Jamie Aryan Instablaster :)

[@jamiearyan9058]

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[@jamiearyan9058]

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[@aidanmarley3351]

@Jamie Aryan glad I could help xD

[@paulwilson2946]

Always good advise Jeff ........good to see you enjoying and sharing your passion for archery with your teenage daughter who clearly adores you ! .......keep em coming good job.

[@onclebrfbrf]

I am not easy in English, so I don't know if I will use the good words: you are a kind man, Jeff, it appears in you tone, your gestures, the relation with you daughter. You are a kind man and you share with us the knowledge you have gathered over the years. Thank you for who you are and what you do.

[@221WTF]

I have learned more through your videos than any other source. A truely wise archer, with a way to explain things simply. Not having to talk for talking's sake. Thank you and please, both of you, keep up the excellent work.

[@JeffKavanagh]

Thank-you very much for the kind words

[@jonathanames12]

I watched another video on back tension right before this talking about squeezing a tennis ball in between your shoulder blades. The way you explained makes much more sense. Thanks for the video!

[@rickmansberger4136]

Hello Jeff and Lucy, I have been battling creeping and it because of bad habits of my youth. I love the relationship and love your daughter has with you. I, along with everyone wish we could shoot like her. Lucy is a talented archer taught wel by you. Thank you for all the help your videos give me. Be safe Rick Mansberger

[@jarridcarter5001]

Where you at jeff? Your videos are my favorite, Been waiting for more! Hope all is well!

[@Ironhammer66]

Lucy..... like your Father you are very talented....Jeff I enjoy your videos for the information you share and the great respect you have for each other,

[@jerome479]

Where ever I am, when I see that Mr Jeff Kavanagh has put up another video I watch it right there and then! Once again, another awesome video. Cheers Jeff (and Lucy).

[@sb-ant6457]

Jeff is great, but Lucy is helping me teach my daughter good form. Big thanks to you two :)

[@ronaldskidmore5478]

Another great video Jeff and Lucy You both are a great team and great teachers Thanks Again.

[@EmperorRetos]

One of the best videos on the back tension principle. The thing with the verticle plane helped me realize I was doing it wrong all the time! When drawing the bow my right hand kept going outwards slightly before pulling back in to my cheek. It wasnt effecting my shooting directly, but when doing many shots I realized how much energy I wasted, because I didn't do that cleanly! Thanks a lot you two!

[@ICEMANinHD]

Your daughter seems a wonderful person - must make you proud!

[@personanongrata5002]

You guys seem more like buddies than dad and daughter.i recently bought a recurve bow lots of great information from you guys thanks

[@source1zero]

This is adorable. Such a pure relationship- it's so cute how your daughter is hanging on your arm for most of this video. She adores you! All the best- thanks for the wisdom!

[@UncleDansVintageVinyl]

Just marvelous. Even if I weren't an archer, I'd appreciate this video for its lovely pedagogy. Jeff, you and your daughter are a wonderful team. Thanks!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Daniel Gunter Thank-you

[@TSRThom]

Thank you Jeff, your explanations helped me on my way to get the backtension thing right. I'm inspired to practice it tonight. And no, you didn't Talk to much. I appreciate your videos and tips. Thanks and greetings from Germany

[@grumpygrumpgrump136]

Lucy reminds me so much of my grand daughter. Love your videos.

[@Spiritof48]

Heartwarming to see such a good relationship between Dad and Daughter :) Archer greetings from Denmark .

[@gfreeman9843]

Excellent lesson,..you don't talk too much. ❤❤

[@dwreiter]

As usual, the best instruction on the net. There are a lot of great shooters out there, but you are one of the few who can actually transmit how to be a good shot to others. Thanks Jeff.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Ned Thank-you

[@michaelstorm8578]

I hope you are doing alright and thanks for all I have learned from you. You are one of the best trad. archery coaches.

[@ironcrossstewart1]

after a long day at hospital with my boy ,your video makes me smile,wonderful relationship with your daughter and fantastic info as usual, all the best from us here in Scotland.

[@loki9432]

Cheers Jeff...have done that. I am sure our members will really benefit from a clear explanation of back tension. Much appreciated and enjoyed.

[@stephenbaker7621]

Thanks Jeff, I have been using a bow for about 40 years, and it's great to see someone share their knowledge and the their joy of using a bow with others. Makes it great that Lucy adds to the fun too.

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Pretty gal with a beautiful smile and very good form and a good dad showing good form and love of his daughter ☺️

[@johnbeachler4936]

Thanks for the tips on getting the back into the draw. I can't wait to give them a whirl. I really like the interaction between you two. It's very nice to see. Keep it up please.

[@buellosaurusrex]

Great video as usual, and a simple, to-the-point explanation of a complicated subject. And Lucy is getting good enough where she can put you out to pasture soon!

[@rickmansberger4136]

Hi again Jeff, if you watch your videos closely your will always learn something new with each repeated viewing. Never could figure out what or where the "J" stroke was, but I think I might know now. When you bring you bow arm up, your string arm paints a "J" with the tail at the front of your motion ending with the straight part of the "J" going back to your anchor. As I stated in my other comment you described me to a tee, trying to transfer to back tension would lead to a collapse. Now with the deep hook, my arm is a lever and my back tension is automatically engaged. The instant improvement is astounding. I cannot wait for my next official shoot and to see under pressure if I can do as well as I think your coaching has improved my form and overall shot cycle. Sincerely Rick Mansberger

[@mattharris925]

I've been using your two point anchor system and I can't believe how much better my shooting is.,it all just fell in to place.Thanks Very much .

[@missmutification]

Old but Gold. Thanks for your advice. Great Content. Best wishes from Europe.

[@ironpirate8]

Jeff, you make a lot of sense. I never really understood the "squeeze both shoulder blades together" either, when in reality, the bow arm just has to push. Also a constant pull with the rhomboid makes more sense than the transfer. Thanks, you are making correct form seem more simple.

[@bobjoswick6075]

Great to see you teaching again. Talking back tension is so important and you seem to reach it naturally. Hope you spend more time illustrating it in the future.

[@chrisdolan9515]

Best back tension video I have EVER seen!!! (And yeah, you and your daughter have a wonderful relationship. It’s beautiful to witness.) :)

[@AnimaTriste]

To answer her question, with all respect, she IS definitely a pretty face in this picture, but not just that. She is also an accomplished archer. Great video, thank You very much, subscribed. Greetings from EU!

[@Sam_KC_BMX]

Absolutely love how informative your channel is and you and your daughter seem to have such a good relationship, it's heart warming to see :} Thank you for the excellent info!

[@JeffKavanagh]

Thank-you for the kind words. I am happy my videos have helped you out.

[@OutdoorShellback]

Just got my Bear Grizzly in the mail a week ago today and am loving it. Achieving the back tension I is what I'm having a heck of a time maintaining, that and the deep hook. Your vids are an excellent source of info and great visual demonstration. Thanks for posting and keep em coming!

[@tomfairbanks5567]

wow would have to agree you have done a great job teaching her I don't know if I've ever seen such a more perfect and graceful draw cycle I would bet she's deadly accurate too

[@duroarcher6544]

Great video again. I like these funny discussions between you and your daughter :-) Useful hints compared with fun. More of these please. Take care

[@tommiller7652]

great points, your daughter is quite the archer. she's able to be on target faster then a lot of people well taught

[@robertpayne9282]

just found you channel, am enjoying the topic as well as the entertainment, class act. You are a lucky family, though am sure it came with hard work and love from all parties. Thanks for putting this together series for all to share.

[@jacobteel3050]

Jeff I am so greatfull for you putting out these videos. That have help me so much with my archery form, and my accuracy has gotten so much better too. I also think it is awesome that your daughter is willing to help you with your videos. Great job to both of you!

[@michaelcolloton6971]

Disagree with me if you want, but Lucy has the most perfect, effortless draw of anybody I've ever seen. It's better than her Dad's, as he readily--and proudly--admits. I think Chris, Grizzly Jim, and Wolfie might agree with me.

[@JeffKavanagh]

I certainly won't disagree.

[@oddicocidic]

smart move

[@karlpreston2601]

Hi Jeff I,ve been waching your videos for several weeks now and have learned a lot from your videos. I have been shooting for about two months now my groups are getting smaller . I shot every day about two to three hours weather permitting. So thank you happy shooting.

[@danieltibbles8470]

I've been shooting for 2 months and the club I'm in are a bit short on coaching. Your vids have proved invaluable to me. I now shoot quicker and more accurately. I've incorporated some of your techniques into my own technique and I now feel no tension in my arms and shoulders when shooting. Thanks to your assistance I've increased my target shooting score over 60 arrows by about 100 points, (343 to 439) with just changing my technique, and that was in just one session. Strangely I didn't get sore back muscles after my normal 2 hour session, in fact I felt quite relaxed yet energised.

[@s3archery849]

Well done, Jeff. As usual, taking a topic that is technically complex, and making it simple. Another great video. Cheers~

[@tonyhunter6397]

Thank you, I’m new to your Chanel, found you by looking for reviews on the Bear kodiak, I quit shooting my super kodiak 60lbs some years ago as it was causing me a lot of pain, I’m a lefty who has shot a right handed kodiak and loved it. Love your Chanel and looking to purchase a kodiak soon.

[@chatounou]

Many thanks Jeff for all your great videos. Very instructive and well explained. I'm trying to follow your advices and it helps me a lot. Your daughter is very kind and funny :) All the best from France. Keep on sharin' your experience !

[@masterquiron]

kavanagh family, I love your vídeos. they help me a lot. please keep doing it.

[@Metaspace2]

Great instructional videos!! Thank you so much. In this one, I would have been interested to see Lucie's back during the draw.

[@robinmccollum9202]

thank you Jeff and Lisa I am new to long bow shooting in really enjoy all yalls tips

[@lucykavanagh2240]

+Robin McCoLLum It's Lucy actually, but close enough. :) Welcome aboard.

[@RAkers-tu1ey]

I keep watching this video. Always a good reminder keep it up.

[@justice62675]

Look at that. Posted Feb. 21st and already over 11,000 views. Keep them coming Jeff and hope that shoulder heals quickly.

[@tomcurran1538]

You guys and Clay Hayes have the best archery vids. I guess you were setting up an ice rink in the barn.

[@TheDayne]

Back tension is something that I and many other archers struggle with, so thank you for that great insight Jeff! I will try out the training method you mentioned where another person puts light pressure against the elbow and see if it helps me.

[@mikeseeley1042]

Hey Jeff, your observations regarding back tension from the very start of the draw, coupled with Lucy's super-smooth form were a huge game-changer for me. I just came in from the most productive practice I've ever experienced. As a long time Hill enthusiast (and bowyer) you provided the last piece of the puzzle in my case...that puzzle being, "how did Howard Hill release so quickly, smoothly and accurately?" Thanks to you both!

[@padude131]

Another great video. Thnx for taking the time. I've learned so much from u as well as others.

[@TheBurneezy]

I subscribed! I really enjoy your videos. Thanks from Virginia, USA!

[@carlopieracci2828]

Than you very much ! i found these tip very useful for me. As a olympic archer, none taught me back tension in a so brillant way...Now i fully understand it. It's not a tension ( tensions not necessary must be deleted) it's a way to use powerful back muscles and reach a better alignment. Probably the archer will feel more relaxed not more tension, if did the draw correctly

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Carlo Pieracci That last sentence you wrote is exactly the way it should feel. Relaxed and not tense at full draw.

[@lm2193]

it may be a 7min clip but so much great tips. Thanks! Loving family u got, happy man.

[@FredHWalker]

Thank you for your explanation of back tension, it has made a big improvement in the range of bow power as well now shooting 20 pounds more with ease using the correct muscle. I thought I was. I refer you to all trad archers that come to me at Kawartha Traditional Archerey Center here in Ontario.

[@TheLastLancer]

Thank you. A very informative video on the correct muscle group to use in a draw, and your daughter is clearly a very nice and very lovely young lady:)

[@1421c]

Great video guys. Always useful info. Would love to see you shoot in person some day at an event.

[@devekut2]

Am just now getting into trad archery and your vids have been invaluable. Subbed! Thx.

[@jaydgardner]

Great video Jeff and Lucy. Would like to watch your back when you draw. I struggle the most with my draw sequence and would really like to actually watch your back muscles during your draw. Thanks again.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Jay Gardner I will put something together for that.

[@jaydgardner]

+Jeff Kavanagh thanks Jeff. With all sincerity I say I have learned as much from watching you (and Lucy) as I have from any other source. Really enjoy what you are doing. Cheers!

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Jay Gardner Thank-you for the kind words.

[@who8dapple]

Great Lesson Jeff...sage advice for novice and beginners! I recently reintroduced my 11 yr son, and started my 9yr old daughter on archery. We can't wait to get more target time outdoors. Most importantly, thanks for reminding me what the gift of parenting can provide. Perhaps Lucy can start her own KZbin page for the young ladies to follow. Thank you both!

[@BlazinBlades]

Great Video! I work with my 11 year old, we're learning together and enjoying the sport.

[@neilkoppy1900]

Thanks so much for taking the time and doing these videos, they’ve really helped me!

[@serafik]

Thanks for providing this awesome channel!

[@Lrayevest]

Thanks Jeff for all your insight.

[@Wingman115]

Great info Jeff thanks for sharing.

[@kearonmaher9595]

Yes he talks enough to keep his family happy and that's good enough for me

[@Lehmann108]

GREAT video describing back use and drawing form!

[@BrianSJoe21]

Learned a lot from you than I did from my club.... Thanks

[@HandyL]

You two crack me up! Very similar how I get along with my daughter who is now a young woman about the same age as Lucy in this video. I haven't seen a video from you in a while, hope all is well. I was actually thinking about making a video a lot like this, talking about form and shot cycle with my daughter demonstrating the movements.

[@johnforbess3628]

Love seeing you interact its beautiful. And thanks for the tips

[@tiedemann8225]

Thanks for a another good video. Your tips and advice have helped me a lot to improve my form. Thank you very much.

[@MrJkosta]

They´re so cute together. I like how she holds on to him.

[@daknyaz]

Jeff, thanks for videos! Just got into archery and Jim from Merlins (not commercial) mentioned you couple times. You are teaching very useful things and tips. So far, I am trying to set up mu frame and the anchor. Got a #35 Sage as a beginner, but looking to get #25 limbs due to extra long DL. High five for bringing kids into the sport! By the way, Lucy, dad is not too much :-) He is teaching. P.S. I am in Canada as well.

[@aranha9365]

That is beautiful mate! ❤❤Well done!👏👏👏👏👏

[@karlroberts3179]

It's also important to note that young Lucy is already hard focusing on the target before she even draws the bow. I'm sure she is looking at a very small point at the center of the target. Good form. Thanks, as always, Jeff. Good luck keeping the boys away! ;)

[@lyledykes1930]

Great info. Coming back from not shooting for years due to shoulder injury I am still working on how to draw my bow without hurting things and how to be able to shoot a little heavier pound bow. Watching this video I see your daughter with a high elbow not the low elbow you describe.

[@conleycustomironwork3227]

Thanks for not just shooting stuff thank you for desribing in detail what happens and what you have to do

[@garthbyron5215]

Like your jacket! I have one like that! I have a couple archery vids Garth Byron and you may find them there! Our form may not be perfect but we have fun with it! Hope your shoulder is getting better! Thanks!

[@badgolfer007]

hello from Sarnia.. great team work ..thankyou for the great tips

[@6gunsmith427]

Thanks again Jeff! Your videos are really helpful.

[@MinhNguyen-ml4pc]

always love your videos Jeff! It's awesome.

[@Kyle-nj1gz]

Good tutorial! look forward to more trick shot videos when you're back at it Jeff.

[@Williamstanway]

great video as usual, your father may talk alot, but it's alot of useful insight, it's no surprise your daughters form is almost robotically perfect, and I mean that in a positive way. I'm a tad confused about knocking points I can't understand weather it as simple as just lining it up, I can't find some straight answer information on it.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+William Stanway What do you mean William? Can you elaborate your question please?

[@michaelkramer5407]

Hello Jeff & Lucy! Another GREAT video! I'm a target archer and the only question I have is- What exercises, besides push-ups, do you do to improve the "back muscles" for shooting? And no, I don't think you talk too much. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@SwedishOutdoor]

Very well explained! Thanks for sharing! Take care, Joachim

[@cliffbrown4217]

You and jimmy backmon are the greatest.

[@cnevett6854]

Great video Jeff and thank you Lucy for demonstrating for us. I am starting to feel comfortable with my anchor point but find that there is no follow through to the second anchor point which makes me think I am not using my back muscles. I just keep my hand close to the face and it stays there. Obviously I am doing some kind of "release". Will try the tip of getting a helper to push slightly against my elbow. Any other advice? Thanks again, Jeff. I am learning so much from you. Cindy

[@ldn0224]

Excellent. I just learned a step I've been doing incorrectly. Thank you!

[@SirMonkknight]

yep yr fully hot. i just started recurve literally three days ago. I'm starting low and working on my form then i wanna graduate upto hunting regulation. i like the video broken up with movement and jokes even silly as they are it helps when going back and forth in the video to pick out each tip. most videos are more then 10min and they tend to dump everything they know about archery which is to much info. this is a good format. and the lady has a killer eye when about to shoot. lucky to learn so young.

[@NatBow42]

Jeff and Lucy, great video. Regarding the bow arm....isn't it true, to some extent that the bow arm/shoulder will extend back in order to open up the full muscles of the chest? Thanks, Nate.

[@JeffKavanagh]

+Nate Grace if you mean rolling my shoulder bow arm shoulder and shoulder blade back, no I don't. I am only raising my bow arm up in a natural fashion to the side maintaining my same posture and square shoulder shooting frame. As the right shoulder pulls my release arm back and my chest expands, my right shoulder squeezes in. Lucy and I are going to do a video showing that this weekend to clarify it.

[@bobcasteel4789]

Great video as always. You have helped this old an tremendously. As has Lucy's input. But I will just say this once, talking, conveying, and getting your message across is awesome Jeff, but would I would love to see is all your teachings and trainings organized and placed on a set of DVDs. They would sell like hot cakes at a pancake breakfast and you'd be able to teach more like actual shooting seminars on a course along with Ariel shooting and such, Yes I travel to your local and pay to shoot with you.

[@Grizzlife]

Great video! Lots of useful information. Thanks

[@tzenophile]

Thanks for another inspiring video, Jeff (and Lucy!). I have a request: What about breathing technique? In another very inspiring (and classic) account of bow shooting, Zen in the Art of Archery by Eugen Herrigel, he devotes a chapter to the importance of correct breathing as part of the shot cycle. It would be great to see you do a video on that. Btw, just in case you haven't read the book (it is short and fascinating), I strongly recommend it; basically a tale of a German philosophy professor in Tokyo struggling for five years to understand Zen by learning Japanese archery from a Zen master, and the tension between master and pupil.

[@bowman321123]

Jeff, you and Lucy have such a great relationship, congrats. As a dad of a special daughter(aren't they all?) I really enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work. By the way, what in the world are you trying to grow in your shooting barn, looks like a homemade rice patty.