Bow Grip - Common Mistakes and Adjustments

Common mistakes and adjustments in bow grip

In recurve archery, bow grip is a key factor affecting the accuracy and stability of archery. Here are some common bow grip errors and adjustment suggestions.

01 Holding the bow too tightly

Beginners often hold the bow too tightly when shooting. This tight grip will cause hand fatigue and affect the flight stability of the arrow. The trajectory of the arrow will deviate from the target due to unnecessary vibrations caused by the tension of the hand.

·Adjustment suggestions:      Keep your fingers relaxed, like holding a banana, with a sense of support but not too tight. A relaxed grip allows you to maintain a more natural state when shooting, and is more conducive to the stable flight of the arrow.

02 Improper palm position

Many beginners will completely wrap their palms around the bow handle, resulting in uneven power transmission, and even the bow handle will shake when releasing the arrow.
·Adjustment suggestions:      The bottom of the palm should be close to the bow handle, and the fingertips should be lightly placed on the edge of the bow handle. This will ensure that the hand will not interfere with the flight direction of the arrow when the arrow is released from the string. Mastering this detail will help improve the stability of archery.

03 Incorrect finger position

When holding the bow, the position of the fingers is crucial to the stability of archery. Many beginners do not realize that incorrect finger position will lead to uneven force.

Adjustment suggestions:      Use the "C-shaped grip" to allow the fingers to bend naturally and keep a moderate gap between the thumb and index finger. As shown in the figure above, the finger position is about 45 degrees from the bow handle. This ensures that the archery will not be affected by the wrong position of the fingers when aiming.

04 Incorrect bow grip angle      The wrong bow grip angle will also directly cause the arrow to deviate from the target.

·Adjustment suggestions:      Keep the natural lines of the palm and forearm to avoid twisting the wrist. You can practice in front of a mirror to ensure that the bow grip angle is natural and comfortable.