How to Shoot a Slingshot - 7 Steps in 7 Minutes Slingshot Shooting Tutorial for Beginners

[@CatapultCarnage]

Excellent demonstration.

[@simpleshot]

That means a lot coming from one of the best teachers out there. Thanks! 🎯

[@alexdetrojan4534]

For the eye dominance alone I give this a thumbs up...rest of the vid is good too. 😉

[@Faustj515]

Great work Jordan, SimpleShot's educational videos are the best out there. A great resource for all of us.

[@simpleshot]

Glad you think so!

[@jcismysavior9126]

100 percent agree

[@MtnManLucas]

Great introduction tutorial.

[@omartech110]

Thanks❤ slingshot fam from Philippines💪🏾💯

[@gidukvideos5084]

Very good tutorial my friend 👍

[@danpost4755]

I just recently received my Scout X. I have not had the opportunity to shoot it yet. I am very much looking forward to it. This demo came at just the right time. Thanks!

[@simpleshot]

Have fun! We are here to help if you have any questions.

[@michaelb.42112]

So cool ! I just got into sling shots a year or two ago and am addicted. It's really fun, good wholesome fun but my neighbors yelled at me for shooting the STOP sign. Good thing a bunch of coolege girls thought it was hilarious and took photos of the dented sign for online, I suppose.

[@nathangrueber9834]

​​@@simpleshothi there i just did your eye dominance test. I hold slingshot in my left hand im right handed. Ive always used my right eye for ott because thats how its taught. But doing your test im left eye dominant?? So now what the heck do i do im not changing hands!?? You teach nwver to change your anchor point. But im getting groups about 2inches right and high. And i cant aford to be aiming in an imaginary point two inches left and low all the time cos its not accurate floating out in the wind hoping for a hit. You need that hit on your reference point else why bother having sites at all?? Surely you move your reference point to match your anchor??

[@coyoteslings]

Nice Job Jordan 👌

[@Jb429421]

Great job Jordan!!

[@bobmarley6161]

Fantastic guidance... Thank you kindly... Very much appreciated

[@simpleshot]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jayhersey2793]

Great tutorial, nice job Jordan.

[@Trackattack.911]

Great job my friend. Great details and very professional

[@MR-lt2oj]

Great job Jordan you go boy😀

[@TennesseeSlangin]

Nice job Smo! Great information!

[@RosssRoyce]

So similar to shooting a bow and arrow! Thank you for nice instructions!

[@BallistaClub]

This is from the best guides for slingshot shooters! Tight and direct! Good job SimpleShot! Smo, this shirt looks good on you brother! :P

[@TheDogcatchersito]

Good job smo, Indy on the map now. Woo woo!!!

[@CGSLNGZ]

SMO is the Man! Great video and congrats on being with Team Simpleshot!

[@simpleshot]

He is a wonderful guy!

[@mikecollins8241]

Awesome video! I only wish it came out 3 months ago, when I started shooting.. but, I can't say enough good things about Simple Shot's products and customer service, not to mention their entire library of slingshot videos :)

[@Ropa_Redefined]

Awesome job, Jordan. 👍

[@threestarsandasling]

Excellent tutorial Smo! Congrats!! It was a very concise and professional presentation. Keep it up bro 🙌

[@CoryKessler-sb3lo]

Nice job Jordan happy for you bro

[@ihaulscrap]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@coinworker]

Great information! Well done.

[@johnlodge997]

This is probably my 4th time watching your video every time something new. I was target shooting yesterday. Good point my shots are tightened up. I’m using a card board box with a circle I put on box. I felt I was aligned up in a good stance. All my shots were going to the right of target. So I turned my body slightly but still going to right but better. TY😊

[@simpleshot]

It’s always good to keep practicing and you’ll be hitting the target consistently in no time!

[@timmccarver4121]

Thanks, Jordan, one of the best flip teachers out there!!! Look forward to seeing you at the Fall Gathering!

[@doug9418]

Very nice Jordan. 👍🏼

[@simpleshot]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@canvandal4503]

Fantastic my friend! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Handcarvedslingshotcatapult]

Great video man 👍

[@Antonio1350]

Thank you for the part of choosing which eye

[@Spiderdan-60]

Subscribed from London UK 🇬🇧 I love a slingshot ❤

[@josephlichtenberger7266]

great vid smo

[@ianpearce78]

Great video buddy, I enjoyed and learned from it, good job.

[@simpleshot]

Thanks 👍

[@JonDough-412]

I just got my Scout X yesterday!!! Yaaaaa!!!! I ordered the glow in the dark scales. I love it!!! I have the Scout XL and really like that one also. But the scout X takes the cake with the fiber optic sites!!! It’s so cool!!! Well done!

[@simpleshot]

Thank you! We hope you have a blast!

[@brasshouse-fireball]

What a great video! Well done

[@Hoggy1963]

Goid tutorial, thanks

[@simpleshot]

You're welcome!

[@BascoGrey]

great and easy explanation, thank you.

[@erichumphery6784]

Good evening sir just wanted to tell you thank you for this video it's really good to see and hear someone that talks about something they know I'm new to the slingshot world and I will be hunting with my sling and you have made it simple and easy with in time thank you

[@oldfisherman5112]

I had slings as a kid and always had fun. Might have to pick one up for old times sake.

[@michaelb.42112]

Thanks Jordan, as much as I try I still need direction.

[@lukebrady3728]

Hey Mister, just stumbled across this video. Really well explained. Greetings from Melbourne, Australia.

[@andersongowa2418]

Great one coach

[@simpleshot]

Glad you liked it!

[@Thecrowcraftsman]

Not shoot rocks?! Ive used rocks all my life instead of all that fancy ammo, and many a critter and target have i hit. Nothing wrong with rocks, just choose spherical ones, not flat ones. You can process your own clay and make clay ammo too, firing in a regular campfire.

[@Beekind799]

cor i am looking for some round rocks

[@MD76MAC]

Marbles

[@nestkeeper]

Great advice

[@greasedragon77]

The primary reason for recommending you purchase is that then you are using the same media for every shot. It will make you consistently accurate. With that said I prefer rocks. They don't cost anything, and it is really hard to find a slingshot ammo vendor in the middle of the woods. I'd rather be more versatile and practice more than have perfect accuracy with steel shot. Just my honest opinion on the comment, and in general.

[@kevinComery]

Me I use 9 or 10ml steel ball bearings I buy a thousand bag from Amazon less than 10 English pounds also got a a slipper bag of marbles from a charity shop using a barnet black widow for ever not saying i'm n expert reckon with the ssbb pretty accurate also use a slingshot with the marbles not so good lol 67 going on 40 still enthusiastic

[@GhostZero1111]

Thank you for the great tutorial. I have a quick question. It has become apparent from watching this video that i am sighting with my non-dominant eye. I hold the pouch with my right hand, sight with my right eye, and my anchor point is my right cheek, but it is actually my left eye that is dominant, so does this pose a problem for me with regards to accuracy and how can i correct this if it does? Many thanks for the great vids and awesome products. Simpleshot rules.

[@coyoteslings]

I shoot with the "wrong eye" also, it really just depends on the shooter. I'm right handed, right eye dominate, but I usually shoot my slingshot holding the frame in my right hand. Your dominate hand is better at point and shoot. Hope this helps

[@simpleshot]

It will certainly be more difficult to have consistent accuracy. Try holding the frame in the other hand and drawing to your dominant eye. While it is odd feeling at first, it does help in the long run.

[@GhostZero1111]

@@coyoteslings Thanks, yes that helps. Haha, I've just been stood with my slingshot practicing my aim trying to work out if i'm just weird or not. I'm right handed, hold the slingshot with my left hand and i'm left eye dominant, but i use my right eye to sight. When i close my right eye and use my left instead it throws my aim out by a few inches. I think as long as i'm sighting down the bands to the fork tip then i can still use my non dominant eye to get that straight line of sight. It's something i've never considered before and has me intrigued. Thanks bud, i appreciate it.

[@GhostZero1111]

@@simpleshot Thanks for the reply. I'm going to give it a go. It really has me intrigued as i've never considered eye dominance before. I guess tomorrow i'm going to be trying a few things out. If it helps me become a more consistant shooter then it'll be well worth it. I feel like i have an opportunity to level up my progression and break through a plateau. Thanks again, it means a lot to me.

[@sidneezingara1976]

@@GhostZero1111when I first started, I was missing my targets by a few inches consistently until I soon realized I was using the wrong eye. I’m right handed, left eye dominant. I am kind of a motor moron with drawing with my left arm, so I trained myself to use my -dominant eye for aiming. This has worked for me. I carry it over to my firearm training as well, to stay consistent.

[@Jake-xy9nd]

Great tuteral great job like all ways buddy👏👊

[@simpleshot]

Thanks for the visit

[@sidneezingara1976]

I like the optic! Does the clip fit on other Scout models? I recently brought out my Axiom Ocularis, which I haven’t used in a while. Realized my Scout is my favorite😜

[@sidneezingara1976]

Ooooh… I see there’s a special model for the X! Didn’t know this was a thing! I’ll just have to get the new Scout, too!😜

[@axsomoutdooradventures]

Great video.

[@simpleshot]

Thanks!

[@polarityanalysis546]

Thanks brother

[@johnlodge997]

I'm just starting out but shot archery for years. Pretty much to me same principles. I'm trying to figure out grip I have small hands. I think I was going to high where sling shot would start to twist. I've watched this 3 times already. Really a good review

[@johnlodge997]

Kind of funny some things you don't forget. My anchor point is exactly like your. When I pulled band back went to right under cheek bone. Didn't even think about it

[@simpleshot]

Glad to hear you're enjoying the video! It’s all about finding a grip that's comfortable for you.

[@ashikrafi290]

Jordon can we expect your designs in simple shot line in upcoming years ??? ❤❤

[@slingshotsports4343]

Nice Bro

[@simpleshot]

Thanks for watching!

[@masottong2356]

tq Jordan

[@BradYaeger]

Hasdn't shot one since I was a kid (58 now) , decided to get a modern one just like this and a bag of clay ammo. Eye protection never dawned on me though I wear it when shooting firearms . FIRST shot at a tree I nailed it, aaaaaaaaaand the round came straight back at me and brushed my hair back right next to my eye! I dont remember rocks ever doing that but who knows . Lesson learned for hard targets wear protection

[@simpleshot]

Safety glasses are always a good addition!

[@Henri377]

Thank you for this important information ! 👍

[@emersonb5764]

Saw the glow in the dark champ and ordered immediately. Getting closer to the ultimate frame. Let’s get a glow in the dark LT2 and I’ll buy 3 of em.

[@TheSmoShow1]

There's glow in the dark scales and clips for the scout LT2!!

[@paulhobos8781]

In archery we keep both eys open. Do you close your left eye or do you keep both open? Great channel...

[@HappyFountainPen-mf4il]

Hello you said about the dominant eye but not about the dominant hand. For excample i feel more comfort in holding the slingshot in my right hand and close the right eye even though my right eye is dominant. So do you advice me to train my left hand too ?!!

[@simpleshot]

If you feel comfortable holding in your right hand and closing your right eye, then continue doing that! :)

[@ChristianAvondt]

Instinkt..✌️🤠

[@Mississippi72]

Got my scout x in yesterday its nice i trimmed the bands to almost three inches little more oomphhh

[@stevendragulski7440]

I used to hunt frogs with a slingshot as a kid, teen. Haven't shot in well over 40 years. I'm looking into getting back into some plinking with a slingshot and very my young daughter eventually interested in it. I'm leaning towards the Scout LT2 but haven't quite decided 100 percent yet. I will soon though.

[@simpleshot]

That Scout is a great choice. It's the top pick for many of our customers!

[@DisparandoLatas]

What size of ammo do you recomend for accuracy and backyard fun?

[@simpleshot]

Our 9mm clay ammo is a great choice for backyard fun! :)

[@AViancourt]

So I have a scout X… with the fiber optics, am I using it like normally would , centering the target between the two fiber optic points , or cover it up with the corner optic ?

[@joea2r]

Does a slingshot work on a pigeon? If so what is the optimal range?

[@willdemelo5994]

Great tips. Should our non-dominant eye be closed when aiming?

[@TheSmoShow1]

It's not necessary, but it can help to block out some optical input and focus on the target

[@Borsia]

Very interesting, I don't have a fore finger and my thumb is fused so I have to use a wristlock slingshot does this change anything in the basic approach? Nice video thanks

[@simpleshot]

It shouldn't change too much, although you may need to adapt the grip to suit your needs. Happy shooting!

[@JimD-h8s]

I thought I'd share a flaw in my shooting I recently figured out. I was the kid that was always told to sit up straight. As a result I naturally slouch just a bit. I kept getting left/right misses I couldn't explain. One day it clicked and I started making sure I was standing up straight and tensing my back muscles a bit. A straight back is a kind of mechanical lock. You can't be any more upright than that. That makes it easily repeatable, whereas a slouching posture can a bit different every time.

[@salim5022]

❤Very good ❤

[@Erforscher1]

Is he wearing Safety Contacts?

[@veronikaflorianova3373]

Dont be cheeky😂

[@josemoni1000]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@charliebarrett175]

I’m gonna be a newbie, my problem is choosing bands, my shoulder is trashed from a construction fall, pulling back is difficult so what bands might I be able to pull back to anchor that might also take an ol’ gray squirrel? Do I get a color or a thickness? I appreciate all and any help. Good video as well.

[@simpleshot]

Hi Charlie! Check your email - I just responded to you there!

[@usernamemykel]

If, while shooting OTT, "gangster style", at a distance to the target where your fork tip reference point hides/obscures the bullseye - what do you suggest? Thank you.

[@simpleshot]

The target should not be hidden by the fork tip. It sounds like you have an improper lineup. Please send us and email and I am glad to help you! simple-shot.com/pages/contact

[@shilzu1486]

Is there any way to change your dominant eye?

[@simpleshot]

Not that I am aware of. You can cover your dominant eye...

[@usernamemykel]

Yes, see Sammy Davis Jr.

[@jasonthun9943]

Can we please see a Glow in the dark Slant Roller or Sparrow next? Those are two really cool and really comfortable slingshots besides being unique. I know the Scout is popular but, it'd be nice to see other frames in cool colors/ glow in the dark besides the scout. If you made a glow in the dark Slant Roller or a glow in the dark Sparrow I'd buy it or them on the spot. Glow in the dark things are cool.

[@simpleshot]

Unfortunately at this time, other frames are not an option.

[@ZachSlingshots]

Smo!

[@jamesa.martinez4109]

So I had injury on my right arm which I’m right arm dominant that prevents me from holding the pouch so I hold the frame with my right hand however I’m right eye dominant as well any tips

[@simpleshot]

Sorry to her this! My best advice is to close the right eye so that you can aim down the bands.

[@guest8102]

Hi, if I use the top corner of the sling shot to aim with then I always miss under the target.... I have much more luck using the bottom corner of the sling shot aim with. Am I doing something wrong?

[@yurencruz9296]

Traducción al español por favor. Gracias

[@Jib230181]

Funny thing is with me is I’m right eye dominant, rifle shooting right eye, playing darts or pool/snooker etc etc right eye but with catapults/slingshots is my left eye aiming, I actually hold my catapult/slingshot in my right hand and aim with my left eye lol. I’ve just always held the catapult/slingshot in right hand from young age. I don’t think it actually makes any difference if you don’t use your dominant eye to aim with as you train the other eye to do it if you don’t use your dominant eye.

[@marctull3596]

Add wearing safety glasses to step 1!

[@alandouthwaite6980]

No matter what I do, all my shots go way right ( right hand holds slingshot), Looking at a video of myself I seem to be holding the slingshot at 90 degrees to the bands. I am a beginner and I suffer from restricted neck movement so cannot stand inline with the target. My grouping is consistent but 8" right. I have tried gangster and 180 shooting and it doesn't seem to make much difference can you help

[@simpleshot]

Hmm, that is no fun. Have you tested your eye dominance? It sounds like you may be drawing to the non-dominant eye. Please send us a message using our contact form linked below. simple-shot.com/pages/contact

[@asifansariart2988]

What is the hunting setup .65 thik band with 9 mm steel baal i do not use thick band because my hand shaking problem

[@simpleshot]

As long as you have enough power for hunting, you have a hunting setup. This will depend on the shooter.

[@Артист10]

👍👍👍👍

[@forrestdaniels6382]

Hey Jordan, let’s talk about the BEST way to shoot a slingshot- Go frameless!! Think outside the box- and save some $$$!

[@simpleshot]

Frameless slingshots are certainly an option, but we prefer the stability of a frame!

[@PatBreslin-o9p]

How far away is the target?

[@simpleshot]

10 meters is the standard. 😉

[@mikevandebunt811]

I notice that eye protection is not on the list.

[@simpleshot]

It's written out a few times during the demonstration. Thanks for being cautious!

[@rustyshackleford9557]

Thank you Mike. I grew up on a brushy ranch and everything pokes ya. Eye glasses were just a given. But I notice that hikers and campers and even guys slingin' 8mm steel rarely have a pair of glasses on. One bit of saw dust/bark etc to the eye can wreck a fishing, hunting, hiking, shooting....trip. As a bonified old man, " kids! Wear yer glasses". Thank you, end of rant.

[@mattstewart2408]

He verbally states it in Step 5 @3:49 as well

[@mikevandebunt811]

@@mattstewart2408 "Do as I say, not as I do" is not the best advice.

[@ifv2089]

3:49

[@sanjanamariam3860]

04:35

[@adrianlouviere7650]

Where in heck were you 65 years ago? Thanks!!!

[@yahoshua2527]

Practice with both hands and just like shooting a bow or gun, keep both eyes open with a slight squint

[@slingshotcambodia8012]

👍🤝😍

[@chrisw.7039]

So, if I am left eye dominant, should I be shooting holding the slingshot in my right hand? I am right handed, but I have always held a slingshot in my left hand as a child. Thats going to feel weird.

[@simpleshot]

If you are left eye dominant, you will want to hold the frame in your right hand. This makes aiming much easier since you can see down the bands. It will feel odd at first but you can get used to it pretty quick as well as it is so much more fun when you can hit your targets. Accuracy should be way easier for you.

[@chrisw.7039]

@@simpleshot thank you so much

[@TheRealestBubby]

I was NOT expecting to be left eye dominant, been aiming with my right eye for forever

[@dannyl.wellington4073]

Great job wheres Nathan

[@brandonosmith03]

I am glad am watching this video cause i just order one too😂😂😂😂

[@bubblerings]

Add to title.. At a Drone.. With a ribbon...

[@matttracks6305]

because his thumbnail is facing his cheek, and he's pinching the ammo, does this mean the bands are pulled with a 90 degree twist in them?

[@PaulParker-ub9sq]

No

[@Bisinski]

So basically shooting a slingshot is using the same basic stances, eye dominance a little other quirks that archery uses

[@leejacobs8887]

Hi l am 82 and live in South Africa and lived on a farm there you had a catty from the age of 5 years ( sling shot in South Africa ) Always hold the catty with the u straight up not sideways the projectile marble or stone has to fly to its target and usually if fare ahead goes in a ark so don't shot sideways Reg Lee l still shot my catty every day and seldom miss

[@simpleshot]

Nice to hear you're having fun out there! :)

[@DAVIDALANJONESRIDGE]

Excuse me but that is not a sling shot. It is what we called back in the day is a flip[per clutch. A sling is what is mentioned in "Bibles".

[@frankhornby6873]

....in Liverpool (England)...its called a 'catty'...or a catterpult....👍🏻

[@DAVIDALANJONESRIDGE]

@@frankhornby6873 Omaha, Nebraska, USA: Oh, ok, thank you! I'm 78 so I am from "back in the day" and to showoff but not to sound cliché I am familiar with the nicknames, "Mancunian" for Manchester and Liverpudlians" for Liverpool, Beatles era. And as you use the word catapult, that was an implement of war in the "middle ages". So using the word catapult would the more logical as Mr. Spock would say.

[@jeffcreel5508]

It's not a sling shot it's a flip,a sling shot has 2 strings and a pouch for your rock and you sling it.

[@gunsknives]

That’s a sling, my guy.

[@SethBroWilkinson-p3b]

Why should we not use rocks my brother uses rock😅

[@simpleshot]

It's not that you can't shoot stones from a slingshot, but we do NOT recommend shooting stones because our slingshots come equipped with pouches optimized for spherical projectiles. Attempting to shoot an irregular shaped stone using a pouch designed for smaller spherical projectiles is a recipe for fork hits, damaged bands, and unhappy slingshot shooters. Who wants that?

[@lonniepetty6341]

Safety glasses, my ass the whole world is positively pusillanimous.

[@simpleshot]

I'm sorry you feel that way. We believe safety and protecting yourself is always important!

[@mowdan77]

I can't wink lol