How to find proper compound archery draw length and proper draw cycle with a compound bow.

[@nilslandis1603]

This is probably the best video I’ve watched on draw length, and all the intricate details of the physics involved - thank you! (From a 52yo lifetime stick bow guy just now learning compound)

[@grasshollowarchery]

Appreciate that! From a barebow guy who treats trad form very similar in approach as compound by physicality and biomechanics

[@trapper3707]

This video should have 200k views. Great info for beginners and guys that have been shooting for awhile and ready for the next step in accuracy

[@grasshollowarchery]

LOL 5,500 now in one year.

[@vincenttumminello5456]

Best explanation of proper draw length! Can't wait to video myself to see if it's correct!

[@jamesjgill]

Good explanation. I think this video will help people start off with good alignment and experience success earlier.

[@zacharybennett3249]

Great information; Thank you for the tips! Watching this at 274 views. @1.5x speed I'm surprised you're not getting more coverage on such a useful topic!

[@grasshollowarchery]

Thank you!

[@mattdoyle7778]

First, thank you for taking the time to post the informative video. Next, I’m NOT trolling, but I have a question pertaining to your form. For ease of explanation, assume that your feet are north/south along the line in the concrete floor. In the #3 position, after you complete your draw cycle. It appears that you have to move your torso east at the hips to acquire your peep, so your torso is no longer in a perfect upright “tall and proud”position. I notice my son doing this as well, and I’m not sure how to correct this or if it does indeed need to be corrected.

[@grasshollowarchery]

That is called coiling, it’s part of the National Training System developed by USA Archery and is recommended.

[@dennischroninger1911]

Awesome video thanks for the info!

[@pfv3462]

I started archery at home just before covid19, and had no help anywhere! So I bought a short pulley bow privately and started learning with it. The only thing I struggle with is the relationship of the hunting sight and the size of the peep! The visor is maximally forward and yet I cannot fully perceive it when I look through the peep! So I suppose this peep is too small for this kind of visor. Please advise how the image to the target looks ideal if everything is tuned correctly. Thanks in advance!

[@undertheradar9295]

Hi, great video. Your video is teaching instruction that very few are talking about. I am keeping my left eye closed through out my shot and noticed that you are not. Could you give me some feedback on this? Thanks for showing the elevated behind view.

[@grasshollowarchery]

We teach to not shoot with eyes closed unless we have to in order to clear up pins/scopes/aiming points. In some cases we use masking tape over glass lens to block the off eye for shooting. This is why you teach new shooters based on dominant hand and not dominant eye. It's easier to learn with the dominant hand or address the non dominant eye. One eye closed isn't a huge no no but it does make barebow archers and Olympic recurve a little bit more panicky. Plus both eyes open helps with balance and reducing facial tension.

[@camlake606]

Ive seen a lot of videos on draw length. This is the only one that was useful

[@grasshollowarchery]

Thank you!

[@DavidGonzalez-ek3zh]

Outstanding instruction! TY

[@reloadernorway1042]

I learn a lot of this. Thanks

[@angienelson4548]

Great video...I'm trying to figure out where my anchor point should be as my strings don't align on my nose/face and I have a lot of head movement. I'm thinking I'm too far back with my index knuckle under my ear instead of maybe under my cheek bone...hmmm..back to square one! Thanks for an awesome video!

[@grasshollowarchery]

No problem follow international archery Institute for more videos that will help you through that transition. Also follow the international Archie Institute podcast called the archery coach-cast

[@thomasonjohns4220]

What is the best release to use for the most accuracy

[@MickyMouseLimited]

Thanks . Excellent video.

[@stevehuffman7453]

Shooting my compound, my anchor point with my release is right thumb to right ear lobe. Repeatable. My measured draw length is 23.5 inches. I am deformed. My bow is set for a 23.5 inch draw length. You forgot to mention one thing thag has a drastic affect on accuracy: RELAX THE HAND HOLDING THE BOW. Using the wrist sling, you're not going to drop the pow when you fire.

[@grasshollowarchery]

Thx for the feedback. This video wasn’t about setting the grip but you are correct about relaxing the hand, however a crucial point to the grip is placing the pivot point first, pressure point last and making sure the knuckles are on a 45 degree angle. The thumb to the ear loab is typically too high of anchor IMO but in this video we are mainly discuss thumb release or back tension. Index trigger I don’t recommend for my shooters. To each their own of course, use what you’re comfortable with and produces results you’re happy with.

[@sheepdogairsoft.]

This guy looks like the bow guy that works at smokin guns in Pennington gap VA. If it's not him then this is his twin.

[@grasshollowarchery]

That’s a negative! This guy is the Head Coach and founder of @thebarebowproject movement and podcast!

[@Brandon-uo1rv]

That last video actually looks like your draw length is too long...at least going by the diagram you presented earlier. I'd like to see a comparison with a 1 inch shorter draw length at that same position.

[@grasshollowarchery]

Definitely not. The NTS teaches elbow alignment to inline with or slightly inside arrow line.

[@jakemorris28]

9:10 mark shooting with camera behind you...to me and I'm no expert you droppimg or pulling the bow hand to the left and out of your view is going to pull the arrow every now and then or am I wrong

[@grasshollowarchery]

That’s called expansion and it’s a natural reaction from proper back tension.

[@josephdalessio2075]

Good information right when I needed it. Thanks Frank

[@chrisunruh6485]

I was thinking the same thing. I think it’s different with compounds and release hand is most important. Right?

[@andrewfernandez8330]

Came for the info, stayed for the bumping ass intro jam

[@grasshollowarchery]

Love it! Thx!

[@dusanpavlovic2201]

you are moving left and right too much when in full draw

[@grasshollowarchery]

Troll?

[@dusanpavlovic2201]

@@grasshollowarchery no, im serious look at the clip, too much movement, like a tree in the wind

[@grasshollowarchery]

@@dusanpavlovic2201 well two things. One those shots were in a group size of a quarter. Two you never hold still, you’re always moving and if shooting properly the expansion allows the pin to float. The float of a hunting bow is much more visible compared to say a high end target bow.

[@dusanpavlovic2201]

@@grasshollowarchery still there is too much movement you should maybe change your stance, you are too unstable

[@grasshollowarchery]

@@dusanpavlovic2201 I guess we can agree to disagree as the movement doesn’t happen while executing the shot.