TNDeerGuy
Well-Known Member
Re: Need help with some advise for 13 yr old
Now watch this.... This is the grip he is using currently and notice the position of the forearm and wrist and the relation to the bowstring...
Notice what happens to the natural rotation of the forearm by using the correct grip. There is more clearance of the forearm to the string and the skeletal structure will be a more natural position to support the pushing of the bow, instead of relying on the muscles.
Have him relax the fingers and the bow should "pop" forward upon release and will be caught by the *wrist sling* he'll be using. (With him at full draw, you should be able to just wiggle his relaxed fingers) This will eliminate torque issues that he is certainly having now. Take an arrow and hold it about 1" in front of stabilizer and have him shoot normal. If he is using the proper grip and pressure, the stabilizer should pop forward and touch the arrow.
Once you get his grip fixed and arm rotated correctly (which will be natural) he will likely be able to ditch that protector. He will also be ready to lower that "crunched up" bow shoulder, because everything else will be inline( body and arm) and it may do it by itself—there isn't any special secret other than just forcing it down.
He really is in really good shape, it's just the same typical issues that every new archer experiences and has to work out.
Just remember, to let him learn at his own pace and don't become militant about it—most of all....make it fun for him! Let him shoot balloons, water filled milk jugs, etc...
Now watch this.... This is the grip he is using currently and notice the position of the forearm and wrist and the relation to the bowstring...
Notice what happens to the natural rotation of the forearm by using the correct grip. There is more clearance of the forearm to the string and the skeletal structure will be a more natural position to support the pushing of the bow, instead of relying on the muscles.
Have him relax the fingers and the bow should "pop" forward upon release and will be caught by the *wrist sling* he'll be using. (With him at full draw, you should be able to just wiggle his relaxed fingers) This will eliminate torque issues that he is certainly having now. Take an arrow and hold it about 1" in front of stabilizer and have him shoot normal. If he is using the proper grip and pressure, the stabilizer should pop forward and touch the arrow.
Once you get his grip fixed and arm rotated correctly (which will be natural) he will likely be able to ditch that protector. He will also be ready to lower that "crunched up" bow shoulder, because everything else will be inline( body and arm) and it may do it by itself—there isn't any special secret other than just forcing it down.
He really is in really good shape, it's just the same typical issues that every new archer experiences and has to work out.
Just remember, to let him learn at his own pace and don't become militant about it—most of all....make it fun for him! Let him shoot balloons, water filled milk jugs, etc...
