How To: SHOOT A TRADITIONAL BOW & ARROW For The First Time {Beginners Guide}

How to shoot a bow and arrow for the first time. This is a beginner's guide to shooting a bow and arrow. How to start off with the right habits when shooting archery!
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[@diy-hyrum9842]

I've finished my 1st self-made bow! My family thought it was so good, I'm now making 4 more so we can all shoot together! If you didn't give such good step by step tips, it wouldn't have been so successful! Thank you!!!

[@emmadahdah2205]

good job!

[@Anantjha181]

Good

[@nelloed]

as an archer myself, these are actually really good tips you've given

[@halloweendonut4355]

I have a quick question, does aiming in gloves affect the movement in some way? Or is it totally ok?

[@nelloed]

@@halloweendonut4355 it depends on how clunky they are. i feel like, at least for me, they hinder your movement in your hands and/or accidentally mess up the shot. but if it’s thin enough i guess it can work??? though i personally don’t recommend it

[@halloweendonut4355]

@@nelloed okay, thank you so much for answering, i really appreciate it. Have a great day!

[@nelloed]

@@halloweendonut4355 hey no problem lmao. you too 😌

[@KillerGirlLucy]

When I was younger I wanted to learn how to shoot bows like medieval adventurers, but the local archery club only had, in my young words, 'ugly bows' (aka compound bows). So, I got a pretty cheap recurve bow and a leather glove at a ren fair and I was super excited to try it out. KZbin wasn't really a thing then, so I just went in completely blind. After a few shots, the string came off and hit me right in the face. Had a red line going right through my face for days and dropped it after that. Was thinking of getting back into it with some better research this time (and a better bow haha), so this video is a great help, thanks!

[@alwaysblessed7480]

You should.

[@JeffWalshPhotography]

holy shit, the grab the golf ball, and the pull the elbow back is exactly what I needed to hear. I never realized I was letting my elbow stick out. THANK YOU

[@user-jw9dp8cg8q]

me too

[@AlvaTheSpurned]

I’ve been watching several beginner archery videos as I’ve just purchased my first traditional bow. This was the best video I’ve seen yet. Good stuff

[@TheOFFman64]

I am planning to buy one. Which one did you buy?

[@AbuMaia01]

Sounds a lot like Japanese kyudo. They say you don't aim to hit the target. When you're doing everything right, the arrow will find the target.

[@Idontknow-ly9bu]

That sounds a bit to dreamy wishy wannbe superhero for me

[@AbuMaia01]

@@Idontknow-ly9bu Well, kyudo does have a very definite spiritual aspect to it. Some people liken it more to meditation than a sport.

[@Idontknow-ly9bu]

@@AbuMaia01 Yes I just had a look into it. There was a master who hit a target in pitch darkness but that didnt do it for me because he did that same movement and same distance for the last 30-40years proving that the arrow would find its target... Still quite cool though all in all

[@hybridpsycho]

@@Idontknow-ly9bu Or...you know...instinctive shooting. Nice to go "dreamy wishy wannabe superhero" because it was Japanese. Do you aim when you throw a ball? Not really.

[@HistoricalWeapons]

AbuMaia01 if you want tutorials on Asian traditional archery give my vids a shot

[@brumbybailey6599]

Thank you! I've noticed before that I'm much more accurate when I'm not thinking about aiming, so your tip to concentrate on good release form instead really helped me!

[@allen131313]

Excellent advice!! I agree with every point you made. But I'd like to reiterate your point about starting out with a low draw weight bow. If you are struggling to pull the bow back, it's difficult to focus on shooting. If it's easy to pull, it's a lot more fun too. Great video, thanks for posting.

[@ironhorse1888]

Kramer, I wanted to let you know that I made the "Tillering Gizmo" I had been working on tillering my bow for a few days, after making and using the Gizmo I had the bow exactly where I wanted in in just a few hours ... i really liked your beginners guide. lots of great points. thank you.

[@tonester8]

Love watching your videos man! A lot of good info here and if nothing else I love how excited you are doing this. You can tell you are really passionate and dedicated with what you're doing and its awesome to watch! Keep 'em coming man!

[@sanilanok3375]

That is correct. A 100% correct

[@DIYWhitetail]

Great back tension advice, as someone who struggles with target panic that is some great advice

[@GREYFLWRMUSIC]

This video is sooo great thank you! Haven't shot an arrow yet but already got a bow and get the rest on christmas. This really prepares me for my first shot

[@Dad-Craftsman]

Just got my tab order in. Thank you for the email. Can’t wait to get mine.

[@tomlovesdiy]

Watched this before my first shots with my new hickory self bow (made it in April). Had not shot a bow since I was a kid. Really helped me hit my target.

[@sarafayelawton652]

Just got my string in today, looks awesome! Can't wait to get it on the recurve. Eventually I want to hunt with my recurve. This is a terrific video. I keep watching and learning. Thanks Kramer!

[@samworsley8339]

I love your channel and I find it very helpful and extremely entertaining. You encouraged me to build my first bow which worked out amazingly but it was a little week. Thanks to your videos I know exactly what I did wrong. I’m working on fixing it right now.Keep up the good content.

[@Burboss]

I wanna play whack-a-mole while watching this. This guy pops up everywhere on the screen...

[@alexoutdoors8091]

Thanks for all the advice I watch your channel a lot

[@jakerogers6366]

Just got my first take down recurve today, this helped tremendously bro thanks.

[@Woodenarrows]

Good tips here especially back tension and release. One small thing, other phones will work too, any cell phone for video, doesn't have to be an iphone...

[@davidkhrystenko]

Yeah, always bugs me when people say that.

[@Normjohanson]

I can't fathom buying a cool kid toy that will be lame in two weeks.

[@derrickrr5516]

You forgot the most important thing, always video horizontally.

[@VarinEvermin]

I started with archery with 50lb bow and i have to say i'm glad i buyed weaker bow... because holding for too long this beast make's my muscles burn. I will always take your video next to me when i'll go train. This drawning with upper elbow and making one straight line + releasing is so good and im now able to shoot much more arrows before my arms hurts. Thank you !

[@exceptionalideas2947]

Thanks for another awesome video. I've been getting back into archery and this helped alot.

[@TheDude-pr6ug]

Want to thank you for inspiring me to dive in and make a few new bows ,I've made a few in the past but they were more survival stile kinda down an dirty ,but I have made a few in the past month starting with the popular bow , which was a failure developed compression wrinkles on the belly,but have made two Red Oak board bows since the failed popular bow ,that turned out decent respectable bows thanks for the inspiration

[@mrnice752]

One of the best videos I've seen for new archers, I think you nailed most of the basics. Also the new tabs look awesome! Are they Cordovan faced? Stay blessed.

[@danielbijlsma9367]

Great video, mostly good reminders but also learned something new. The golfbal trick will help a lot with my release. 1 thing I also learned is the not hold your bow, but to let it rest on the palm of you hand when pulling back the arrow. I have a leather band around my bow and wrist and let the bow fall after each shot. Again great video I really enjoy these video's.

[@peterrestine8237]

Love the videos! I'm learning so much about archery and making bows, can't wait to give it all a shot 😝🙃 I know exactly where I'll be getting my string and tab from!

[@injailoutsoon7289]

Give it a shot...bow and arrow...hehehe

[@jared9108]

Thank you so much for your videos being able to make my own bow has always been something I wanted to do since I was a young child. And your confidence and passion really shows and inspired me to try it, and it went well till I got some twisting in the top limb and eventually led to a small crack I didnt see before hand. But I'm not going to give up now that i get to go back to work at the wood shop I have plenty of resources to keep trying. And by this summer I will have a functional bow. And just cause the first one failed I will keep going cause its important to me to teach my boys that no matter what task they do, "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED, TRY, TRY AGAIN." Don't give up too easily persistence end up paying off.

[@lethalmutt]

this video helped me out a lot, and taught me lots about proper formation! i just bought my first bow & am excited to have learned about the “golf ball” visual - will definitely help me a lot! thanks a bunch man!

[@uzumaki72]

Thanks for sharing these awesome tips! Definitely going to apply these asap to improve my form and shot release!

[@vitlednicky5919]

Great videos thanks to you I started to build my own bows for now they're really bad but I'm not giving up. Thanks a lot for the great content 😉👍

[@Yelladog78]

Thank you for this information!

[@terryh7894]

As a new bow shooter ( is that the right term ) i really enjoyed this video you explain and answer a lot of questions i have thanks

[@breavis2919]

You're an archer now brother 😎🤘

[@thetruthhertz2970]

I bought the black hunter based on the review he gave and I fkn love it. It's my first bow, and I've only had it 2 days. Great advice every time

Great tips. Thank you.

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

I don't usually use tabs but I will say those are probably the best I've ever seen.

[@h0tkoko]

Thank you @Kramer. Excellent tips and drills. Especially on the draw.

[@cameronhedges5199]

Shot today with your custom flemish fast flight string. Amazing! Will happily buy again.

[@Oilers1975]

Great tips, I love it. great quality videos keep them coming.

[@harryohanson]

You have become my go to guy for archery!! Thank you!

[@Kai_pies]

thanks so much this helped a lot!

[@easyybreezeyy]

Thank you so much sir!

[@alexortiz304]

Love your videos man keep up the good work!

[@perdi5328]

This guy's videos always throw me into a happy mood :)

[@nuteinselasingur3850]

Thank you for advices, you helped me a lot , thanks

[@tristonboor5196]

Such subtle stuff can be noted. Ima re-watch what I can.

[@mlewis4919]

Thanks for all the tips Kramer. I'm a newbie. Loved all the tips! Enjoying watching your channel content. Thanks!!

[@philjohnson1744]

Yes please. Beautiful editing. and Great message.

[@kristinmoreno9203]

Thank you! Very helpful tips! 😁💙

[@steph4050]

Really like that golf ball trick! Tried it out and it helps a lot! Thanks man!

[@PlanetELC]

Wow, I am going to try the golf ball tip tonight and I am sure it will help me king of a LOT! thanks!!!

[@swedneck9054]

These are such great tips!

[@knifesharpeningnorway]

Awesome video mate for us new to archery

[@mikeb062]

Video #4 today, I think I am just gonna go on your channel and watch everything I can. This one really helped me big time Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. I have learned so much in the past hour, my time well invested, thanks again.

[@LT.X380]

Great info.

[@milovanbrankovic3486]

How I didn't remember before. Perfect!

[@simonwoo5450]

Golf ball on shoulder idea is awesome!

[@bowmanarcher1667]

Awesome, thanks

[@oshanerobinson7780]

Wonderful teacher 💆🏾‍♂️🙏🏿

[@westernstarhotel]

I’ve bought one of those Black Hunter longbows. I’m is 50# but I also shoot a 29” draw length so at that draw it’s actually pulling at a little over 55#. I really like the bow. Very comfortable and smooth.

[@AlwynKirk]

Excellent

[@aengusgiblin2284]

Great video 🤟

[@robertmacdonald6289]

Excellent instruction. Archery 101 at it's best!

[@dandadamo4299]

I want to build a bow and learn how to shoot it, but I live in a suburban area, and I'm getting the impression that shooting a longbow in a tiny backyard isn't the safest idea. Any recommendations on how to find a good location to practice archery?

[@zacharycooper1258]

Great video

[@emilvash7604]

Lots of thanks, it is very informative and usefull!

[@jasonyau4725]

I watched this video and used a small tree as a target, I know I have to get a bulls eye., but from 8 arrows, 4 passed slightly off the target… 2 missed very badly and then I remembered I should start from the left when pulling the arrow, so the last 2 hit the tree. Around a foot apart from each other. This is my first time, so I hope more of your videos help me.

[@deaddevilking]

Thanks ive been shooting since i was a kid but hadnt in a long time

[@gatekomplexmusic6267]

You are very skilled at what you do. You make beautiful bows, and you inspire me very very much. Thankyou for your videos, keep uploading them forever. If I had enough money I would buy a bow from you. Cause my recurved horsebow are at 70lbs and so hard to draw. But maybe on day I will manage to draw it. Thank you for what you do. Very impressive.

[@dbzgaming1582]

nice it worked out

[@nosis106]

ha! what timing. i bought my first bow cause of your channel 2 weeks ago, and now i've bought my first traditional bow just yesterday. i'm already in love with archery. I had a question i was wondering if you could answer, the longbow I just bought is bamboo backed and it has a very light beige stain. I'm interested in dying it a darker colour, and wondering what the best way to do that would be and if it would compromise the integrity of the wood at all. i'm also interested in wood burning or in some way putting some designs on the front of the bow, and again wondering if that would at all comrpomise the integrity of the wood. hopefully you can let me know because google sends back mixed results !

[@bagginsaz]

great tips for a beginner like me!

[@sebthelonewolf]

I love watching your videos and I don't even shoot bows! I'm hoping to get started soon though :)

[@theironforce3000]

Good tips for the first timers like me !

[@jessicacrisanti3529]

I was excited to start practicing with the arm band b4 my string came in the mail that I bought from you. I'm just starting out. Did it like three times and the arm band broke. 😭 Thats what I get for buying cheap workout gear lol

[@phillipmoore6249]

finally a good video

[@leotrumpet]

I m a new but a big Fan of your Chanel. Want to thank you for your tips in archery, which helped me to improve a lot. But nevertheless I think that a tab for the fingers is not so difficult to make, that it makes a big difference between the ones you sell and the ones one can make itself. Stay helthy and have a good time. (Sorry für any mistakes but i m not a native speeker)

[@Lumppytaters]

Love watching the videos! I’ve seen a handful of your videos on best products for archery but what would you recommend for someone who is starting & is putting together a backyard archery range? (I need a backstop since I have a fenced in backyard :P)

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Also with a heavier bow, especially, you should b pushing with your bow hand as much as u are pulling with your string hand. Keep up the good work!

[@maartenarnou]

Golf ball, great advice! 👍

[@adamlindgren9530]

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[@stevesatterly9377]

Would love to see a quiver with the same materials as your tabs...

[@magiclab5027]

“Archery is a Good Skill , It Might be Hard.. But Not Impossible” - Magic Lab 😂 Anyways This Video Surely Helped Me

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Sick intro!

[@cheesekek9457]

Eli from ZNA sent me here. I’m already loving it!

[@noahhastings6145]

I entirely forgot about ZNA

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[@BatmanBeyond-ke9mg]

i haven't made a bow yet but I love you vids. It's so cool how you make these.

[@BatmanBeyond-ke9mg]

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[@albinoraven8087]

For the next will it now would be interesting to see how hdpe bottle strings behave , I've seen them hold quite a tension once heat shrunk

[@stephanie40540]

So I’m new in archery and I’m interested in buying a bow I have one that I made but I would like to buy one And I was wondering if I was shooting wrong I am right handed so I grab the string and arrow with my right hand and grab the bow with my left hand But were I put the arrow in the bow is in the right side of the string and I was wondering if that was wrong because I have been seeing your videos and I saw that you shoot or you put your arrow in the left side of the bow string am I doing it wrong ?

[@jamesbates9038]

I haven't shot since i was a teenager but i loved it what would be your advice for q missing trigger finger, when I learned I shot with 1 over 2 under, im thinking if i were to shoot now i would just use my last 3 fingers below

[@lionofwar7911]

Amazing edit lol and skill

[@GerbenNZ]

Just bought my first bow and have been plowing through your channel. Good stuff. Random thought that keeps popping into my mind: you really need to find a reason to make a video with Mark Rober. You both have the same goofy/awesome mix in your presentation and enthusiasm. I am 100% sure you two will be able to come up with some sort of cool collaboration. Just a thought...

[@brentwinterton5229]

Hey Kramer, i'm really interested in learning but as a beginner i've got some really basic questions regarding the length of the bow and draw weight - how do I determine that . as well just starting out you mention dropping 20lbs ( draw weight ) to get started , when will i know when to invest in an intermediate bow? been meaning to do this for a while your videos have been key , can't wait to get started - what one of your bows would you recommend - cheers

[@Argosh]

Would you be interested in an archery release? I can't shoot traditional anymore because of RSI, but I've been tinkering with my own underarm mounted release.

[@sufuhashim2092]

thanks

[@tony1019]

Love your videos buuutttt, where do you get your bows? Definitely buying your tabs but I want a traditional bow. If you make them yourself I would love to purchase one.

[@oblivionfade]

What would you say about bow arm rotation? I was taught that the correct method is to rotate the left elbow clockwise to stabilize the shot, and it's a pain in the ass to get right. Do you do that too?

[@andysimmons2423]

Thank you for this. The golf ball idea is great. I've been practicing for a couple weeks with a pretty badly warped, traditional recurve bow. I'm assuming this isn't going to help my aim? I don't know. I'm a total newbie. My upper back and my abs are pretty sore so I think my form is decent. My release has been a pain though. After recording myself in slow motion I noticed two things. One, just before I loose each arrow, 9/10 times my draw arm moves forward an inch or two. Two, when I release, I tend to pull my hand away from my cheek instead of letting it glide back. Even though I am consciously telling myself to do that, it won't. Being able to imagine a golf ball on my shoulder and giving myself the objective of gently grabbing it I think will help with my grouping drastically.

[@tjh5047]

Great vid

[@JoshuaHarrison-gq9cr]

how could you have possibly already watched it all? its been out for 1 min

[@tjh5047]

skyfox I don’t have to all his videos are great

[@bruceheddinger1592]

While target bow shooting or hunting does it matter which is your dominant eye and should that come into play when selecting a compound bow. Please answer because I think this is important too me. Thx

[@fgjfjdfghjsfghjsfj]

Release and holding the bow in a loose grip is more important than aiming. Get those two wrong and aim wont matter anyway :) But string crawl is a good way to start, tip of arrow is always on target and you adjust elevation by moving the tab up or down the string. Easiest method to get consistency, just far fewer variables than other methods so mistakes in form are easier to iron out