How To Tell If Your Draw Length Is Too Short

Shorten Your Draw Length

November 04, 2010

By Randy Ulmer

One of the quickest ways most of u.s. could improve accuracy would be to shorten the draw length of our bows. Most bowhunters shoot a bow that's just a little too long for them because they're trying to get a little extra speed. Just speed doesn't do anybody much practiced without accuracy.

To run across what I mean, perform this demonstration. Pretend you are at full describe. Physically do this -- minus the bow. Draw as if the bow you are shooting has a draw length two inches also long for y'all. Notice how tight your muscles and joints feel? Now pretend to shorten your draw length, and yous'll feel everything relax. Relaxation is good.

This do demonstrates why it is much easier to shoot a bow accurately with a draw length that is likewise short as opposed to one that is besides long.

The platonic draw length for you is the ane that allows you lot to anchor in a comfortable position, with your bow arm elbow unlocked (slightly bent) and your release arm elbow and forearm pointing directly away from the target. If the release arm elbow points left or correct, your describe length is too long or too short.

In club to shoot a bow accurately, you have to be relaxed. Remember, your entire goal when shooting a bow is to allow the bow to shoot the shot. If y'all don't interfere with the bow, it will shoot the arrow exactly where information technology is aimed. The more tense you are, the more than likely you lot are to interfere with the bow and crusade it to shoot the arrow off target. So shorten your describe length to ensure a relaxed torso -- and maximum accuracy.