The Archery Project

It’s Not the Bow. It’s You. (And How to Fix It) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES


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A pricier bow won’t fix a shaky shot, and that’s exactly where we go today. We unpack why fundamentals—not accessories—decide whether your arrows fly clean or drift off, and we break the process into three pillars you can master: a torque-free grip, a repeatable anchor tied to proper draw length, and a calm, shot execution that kills target panic instead of feeding it. Zakk brings shop-floor experience to common problems like white-knuckling the riser, overlong draw lengths that fake consistency at 20 yards, and the classic karate-chop trigger that ruins groups once you stretch to 40 and beyond.

We get practical fast. You’ll learn how to seat the grip along the lifeline at a 45-degree hand angle, relax the fingers while keeping pressure consistent, and use the “tip of the nose, corner of the mouth” cue to build a stable anchor. We walk through starting draw length from wingspan/2.5, then show how posture reveals whether you’re too long or too short. For release execution, we cover deep trigger placement around the second knuckle, keeping the rear elbow in line, and pulling through the shot for a true surprise break. We also talk about training with a hinge to reset timing habits, using distance to expose flaws, and filming your shot cycle to catch what you can’t feel.

If your bow is tuned but your groups won’t tighten, this is the blueprint to turn confusion into control. Expect cleaner paper tears, steadier pins, and confidence that holds up in trees, on uneven ground, and across 3D courses. Invest in your form, build your woodsmanship, and let the gear serve your process—not the other way around. If this helped, follow the show, share it with a friend who’s chasing gadgets, and leave a quick review with the one fundamental you’re working on next.

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