Archery | Nocking the Arrow

[@RFVCXR200R]

This is exactly the kind of thing us newer archers need! Thank you so much.

[@ToyotaTacomaOfficial]

Same honestly

[@wayne2wax]

Truly most comprehensive informational video review about just nocking the arrow to bowstring on KZbin to date. (prob. for ever).

[@Feeshyenjoyer]

Wane & Wax yes its still the most comprehensive guide even in 2019

[@ToyotaTacomaOfficial]

Yeah

[@joejoelesh1197]

" This is the most comprehensive video of ...... " Yes, that is why I come here Sir. You have a depth of knowledge, and skill at sharing it that I can not even begin to match, even as a life long archer.

[@jamesgretsch4894]

I love his channel. I've learned so much from him. He's straight forward tells it like it is.

[@UNICLYPSE]

My father used to make me bows and arrows out of young tree branches when I was a child, they weren't the best but they helped me a lot, I learned on my own to not choke the grip, release the string by relaxing and so on. Now I have a compound bow, I'm getting back into archery, and it feels very nice, your videos have helped me regain my lost knowledge.

[@mehrad_ai]

It seemed like a stupid question but for noobs it actually matters since the wanna learn an easy legal way so that they don't put extra effort later in unlearning a wrong habbit. Thanks for providing/covering this.

[@mooface7830]

I've been shooting olympic recurve for only three months. I never fail to find something useful in your videos. My shooting is really improving a lot and some of the credit has to go to you. Thank you.

[@charlesdang2557]

All good points, quite comprehensive. As a complete beginner, I truly appreciate it. Thanks, coach

[@SelfBiasedCybernaut]

NUSensei, thanks to your videos I've learned the terminology used in archery. In this case, I didn't know what "nocking" the arrow was and it turns out it's just a simpler way of saying "put the arrow on the bow". Thanks for your time and effort doing these videos.

[@bluebow68]

Thanks for another great vid Nu..This arrow twirl is really keeping me fit..lower back,hamstrings stretch.Not to mention scaring the cat!..ie;picking them up off the floor every time!

[@ricardoabreu4997]

Started archering. Guess whose videos I am using to learn something? , guessed right. Keep on the good work

[@gizmonomono]

Oh man, I know it's an old video, but grabbing arrows by the nock is not awkward at all. Plenty of people use it with amazing results. And historically it's quite common. I do this exclusively and it works like a charm.

[@ninjamalta]

Comprehensive but it's this little stuff that helps us improve. Well done and Thank You!

[@BJ_MBA]

I am just beginning and I felt it was really helpful. I always stand the bow on my boot to stop me turning it sideways which seems to work. Thanks

[@anthonymiller3926]

Your videos are cool and entertaining Even on a dull topic like knocking. Your presentAtion of the material is whY we New guys like your vids. We also get the learning benefit

[@SpeedCuber2016]

Hey, I'm still a beginner, so bear with me. If there is only one nocking point on a string, does the arrow nock below it or above it? Also, is there a certain way the feathers/fins of an arrow go (i.e. when nocked, there should be a fin sticking straight out on the outside etc.)?

[@imbe.]

Things i want to know: How do you assemble your arrows from start to finish? You have some videos of the topic but nifty or only about one part of the topic (hot melt glue)

[@micahsmith1214]

Your videos are always so helpful, thankyou

[@bernhardtsen74]

usefull tips I guess!going to shoot indoors here in Denmark later tonite!I love the shape of recurves!

[@social3ngin33rin]

Wow, I thought I've watched all NU's videos. How did I miss this ~10min long arrow nocking video?! lolol Other ways (my preferences) are: outside --> clicker --> nock OR inside --> click --> nock

[@Gorkilein]

Could you please explain thos to me or do you have a video on this? When setting a nock point its said you need to have the nock point so that you the arrow is tilted downwards. Why exactly? Is it because the arrow will fletch in a curve over the arrow rest? Is it because your view angle and the angle of the arrow differ so they are somewhat more parallel? If so couldn't one just set the nock point horizontal and just hold the bow higher so the line of sight lines up with the arrow? Or is it a completely different reason? I always need to know the background so I can understand why I'm doing what I'm doing. I asked in a big local archery shop and they told me it's because of the archers paradox (which I think is bs because one is horizontal movement the other vertical alignment). So probably even that guy didn't know the reason. Thanks!

[@wayne2wax]

From time = 1:56, NUSensei answers the enquiry regarding ``THE TWIRL``. . . In the Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zou3mI2LqM54jKM ^^2014 Hoyt / Easton / Pat's Archery - Australian Open - Hobart^^ @ 27:10 of that video (also 26:38), you see a Compound-Archer doing just what NUSensei demonstrates here. Naturally, it is a Compound-Shooter which I found, `cause NUSensei states it is most likely to be found only for Compound Target Shooters.

[@anaghavarma3331]

Can someone explain my how the fletches should stay when attached to the string mine keeps tearing apart

[@iCantPickaNamej]

I think as simple as it is, it becomes very challenging to Nock an arrow when trying to speed shoot.

[@mudkip_btw]

Am I the only one who just grabs the arrows by the nock? Grabbing the arrows somewhere at the shaft seems very unintuitive and clumsy, since you put the nock on, so if your hand is closest to the nock seems easier

[@gizmonomono]

Exactly. It's natural to do so for me as well.

[@tonydavila2606]

what do you think of Lars Anderson and his method of holding the arrows on your shooting hand?

[@bruce33331]

hi.... do you have any videos on flight path of the arrow and calculating the adjustments …………… which is the substance of ultimate success

[@ponycentaur1456]

limb question: if one of the limbs is wiggling, is it safe to use? This is whn it is unstrung. But when it is strung, it makes a light clack sound.

[@ElizaberthUndEugen]

About the "nocking from the inside"-method: There is good chance of hitting you riser with the arrow point. On wooden risers this immediately scares them. here is a good video by John Schulz on nock control.

[@erg0centric]

scares them? scars them I think, and that would be really soft wood

[@BovinaSancta79]

I personally only spin the arrow when I remove it from a target. Since I pull the arrow out with my thumb and index finger, and have a quiver in the same style as the one you're wearing, it's just easier to do. If I didn't do that I would have to put the arrow back in a pretty uncomfortable position for my arm.

[@NUSensei]

I normally pull out 5 arrows and hold them in my left hand, and spin the last one for effect. It's a nerve-calmer sometimes.

[@BovinaSancta79]

And just do it with the last one to calm yourself a bit? Interesting! While I have your attention. If you don't mind (too much), could I ask something? I'm trying to choose between two different spines for arrows. What would you recommend? One is a 750/29,75 and the other 630/30,75. Bow I will use them for will be a 70 inch, and most likely 28 pounds. I have a draw length of 29 (or maybe 29,5) Would appreciate as thorough an answer as possible. Been looking at a lot of your videos, and they've really been helpful, but this isn't something I've really come to a good answer on.

[@ralfgrosser4443]

When buying secound hand bows, you can tell who feeds the arrow inside the string. These are the bows with the pock marks on the bow's finish on the belly. I always stress to beginners, that this is the best way to give your bow the shabby used look. I also don't twirl an arrow. I pull and nock it, by only handling it by the arrownock.

[@MikeMafiaII]

Just pull it out by the nock, push it along the string on to your rest then just push further and then pull back thus nocking the arrow.

[@TwistedApex]

Thats what I do

[@ZolcsiBB]

I use a third, again different method: I put the arrow under the clicker from the outside direction, then nock it on the string. And I don't twirl even with a field quiver, because that is for overly manly macho compound archers. :D

[@bluebow68]

ZolcsiBB..I twirl!..Just when no one is looking and i'm wearing pink usually though....

[@kurtwm2010]

If twirling an arrow helps me hit the target then I am willing to learn how to do it. Otherwise I just pull the darn thing out, place it on the rest, aim and shoot. :)

[@erg0centric]

I used to flip my badminton racket, but only to unnerving the opponent, is it OK in archery competitions to flip the bird?

[@aimarlangley4156]

i use the twirl because for some reason the odd feathers wil be outside the bow when i twirl (im a trad shooter with thumb

[@BUDDHA8888]

The one thing I was hoping to learn about from this video you didn't go over lol Nocking points. to nock above or below it? different situations require different methods? or just always one or the other?

[@NUSensei]

Competitive shooters will have two nocking points on their string, so it's a simple matter of putting it in between. For strings with only one nock, go under. The front-heavy weight of the arrow will make it slide up the string, and the nocking point is meant to stop that.

[@BUDDHA8888]

NUSensei Ah ok. I usually put it over the nock that way the arrow points down a bit more since i shoot in my back or front yard and there's houses kinda nearby so it going a little low is much better than a bit high lol You think that's ok or would that completely throw accuracy out the window? it's a plain 45lb Samick Sage if that matters

[@NUSensei]

This doesn't make sense. Firstly, you shouldn't be shooting towards other houses. That is an unacceptable risk. Secondly, you don't change the nock point to change the trajectory. That arrow has to sit properly on the rest to clear the bow, otherwise you will have clearance problems.

[@BUDDHA8888]

NUSensei Oh no I have a fence and a target and even a backing board behind it so it doesn't fly between the fence posts. The only house in that direction is my friend's and he's cool with it so if one goes over the fence I can go get it from his back yard. We're spaced out decently and I have a fairly sized back yard. I'm simply saying that the arrow *seems to* go too high when aiming when I put it below the nock, almost like it's angled up. and nocked above it's almost angled down a tiny bit. Above or below the arrow seats fine on the rest which is just one of those hair rest things. I'm just looking to shoot a box in my back yard not compete so I just want to know if it's affecting accuracy I guess

[@NUSensei]

If the arrow is angled upwards, the nocking point is too low.

[@theeagle6823]

Hi just would like to know why u have a big stick hanging of bow.Whats that for ?

[@Zequintiny]

The Eagle Those are stabilizers. Their main purpose is to minimize movement of the bow while shooting, for a steadier shot. This is accomplished by the increase in rotational inertia.

[@tomovic8]

hi.. I'm new to archery.. and i recently bought a new bow and it came with the string.. it doesn't have any nocking point on it.. so how do i make one.?

[@NUSensei]

You can buy brass nocksets, or you can use thread to tie one on yourself.

[@shayden5289]

If you go to an archery supply store, or basically any sports store(Big5, Bass Pro, Dicks, in the US) you can buy small brass nocking points that you clamp onto the serving where your bow is best in tune for your shot. Alternatively, you can use Dacron serving thread to wrap it around the serving above and below your nocking point. It's more low-profile that way, and it doesn't interfere with your release on a traditional bow. I personally use 100lb(20lb diameter) test Power Pro spectra microfilament braid fishing line. It's amazingly durable, and the spectra material is very slick so it slips off even my gloves very easily.

[@scottysize]

That actually helped out a lot!

[@KaiMattern]

In my very first tournament, I had a guy next to me tilting his bow sideways. It was quite irritating, but he managed not to hit me with it.

[@farrellsprops8065]

TWO THINGS: I am a 15 year old and use a low draw weight bow without a tab or finger rollers. Is this OK to do? I enjoy your videos greatly!

[@rayintu6218]

I'm no expert but no matter what draw weight i would definetly say you should use finger protection ESPECIALLY if you shoot often

[@farrellsprops8065]

Rayintu ok we use it for filmmaking but not much shooting at that. Thank you for your answer!

[@OctoBooze]

If you plan to progress on the hobby, use protection. If you plan to just have occasional fun on the backyard, it's not THAT necessary, but it is still a good habit to have.

[@mudkip_btw]

You should definitely get a tab or glove (depending on shooting style). Even a lightweight bow can give you nerve damage with insufficient protection. Might result in pain in your fingertips after some time

[@mudkip_btw]

If you don't shoot much it's okay, but when shooting for longer times you may find problems

[@mitsko6039]

So Im also gripping my arrow at the shaft but people keep telling me that it's wrong and that I have to grip it at the nock I also put my finger up to help nock my arrow just like you do and they are telling me this is wrong too 😅 Oh and I'm watching Chris Bee too what's your opinion about him? 😄

[@peterxyz3541]

Twirl is personal flourish, yes....it's annoying in a CROWDED line.

[@mastrbutcher]

interesting points 👌🏽

[@alexchan4074]

After nocking, the arrow kept on falling from the rest. really really wanted to bent the rest to a hook shape. (I know i can't =>)

[@bluebow68]

Alex Chan..Should look at getting another rest.unless the arrow comes off when you're drawing..?..In which case,you might need a little tuition....(grabbing the string with too much finger??)..Just a possibility man..

[@jason200912]

is Japanese style traditional archery a violation? They draw at a higher point

[@NUSensei]

Japanese archery does not follow World Archery competition rules.

[@ToyotaTacomaOfficial]

Nice

[@sovernsectwarren]

Looks more like a javelin.

[@jojohendo7385]

If you are clumsy with a tab why don’t you use a glove

[@JayN4GO]

People really don't know this

[@somebodyoncetoldme1704]

Gus Johnson

[@vargata]

this as comprehensive? :D you didn't talk about nocking from the outside at all when you just touch the arrow to the bow from the right side and spin the string with the thumb to keep it there, also you nock like a child, it takes ages, it surprises me to see people doing things wrong for so many years and there is no will to improve or learn. arrows are around 20-30gr, even the heavy ones are easy to be held by the nock so sliding up the arrow and nocking with the same move is easy quick and precise, unlike when holding it where you did.

[@LReBe7]

I always cringe when I see you tilt your bare bow when nocking your arrow. I know it doesn't really matter, but it ruffles my jimmies!