*Frequently Asked Questions / Comments:* *tl;dr version?* Olympic archers use a relaxed grip. The bow swings freely due to the long stabiliser rods. This is not an intentional motion, but a follow-through. *Did War Archers Drop Their Bow?* ruclips.net/video/n2HJwTVg5LM/видео.html No. *Why do people shoot accurately without dropping the bow?* Different standards of accuracy. Most people who claim accuracy aren't shooting in the long-distance format that Olympic shooters compete at. Practical shooting means hitting a target. Sport shooting means hitting the dead centre of the target. *What's all the stuff on the bow?"* ruclips.net/video/T9sjmrFxzBs/видео.html You're mostly looking at the sight and stabilisers. They offer tighter control for precision shooting. *Can you shoot accurately without them?* Yes. They're not required for shooting. However, they make a big difference. A barebow shooter typically can't compete on equal footing with a freestyle shooter. *What about Legolas/Hanzo/Robin Hood/Hawkeye?* Fictional characters can do whatever they want. *Why is the video 8 minutes long?* Answer is in the first minute; also provided here. I do tutorials on this channel with extended responses, so this shouldn't be surprising. If 8 minutes is too long, you wasted more time whinging about it. *Why is this in my recommended?* RUclips algorithm. Go figure. *Can't you just catch the bow?* The drop happens much quicker in real practice. I've slowed it down to emphasise how odd it looks to a casual viewer. With proper shot execution, the drop and swing are actually quite sudden. *Why did you add movie bow effects?* You're probably hearing the sound of the leather tab on the lapel mic. *Why isn't modern archery more exciting?* This is only one form of archery, and as a sport, it follows a common rule set so that people can participate for recreation. It's not everyone's idea of fun, but neither is golf. *How would this be practical in war?* It wouldn't be.
Me too. The google/RUclips algorithm is starting to scare me with its accuracy. I have never watched a single archery video on RUclips, it was this, at the top of my suggested videos. I watched and subscribed and can’t stop watching his videos. WTF. I’ve never fired (Shot? Loosed? Encouraged?) an arrow in my life and have no interest in doing so. Why is it so interesting? WHY?
My cousin would "Robin Hood" his arrows Everytime when we'd practice. He actually had to miss on purpose, next to his last shot. Don't know if you shoot archery but arrows ain't cheap! I think people look ridiculous when they shoot and drop their bow 😂
You are a born teacher. I am not an archer, I never have been, and I am not particularly interested in archery. But you have held my attention all through and I actually understand everything you said.
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
SuperCookieGaming No, Not really. This was a BAD explanation. He technically never answered the question! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
professional? I dont need a sight.. or balancing rods.. or a quick release... ok maybe a professional league noone can hit shit without all those extra gadgets... longbow archer.. I shoot 100 yard target with a piece of wood.. why do they NEED all that extra stuff (the answer is because they wouldn't be professional's without it) aka why dont they just get a machine to fire the bow for them.
I don't understand the downvotes. This is a very simple to understand video. Great explaining. I don't do archery and watched. Thanks for the information!
Could be people involved by the random youtube recommendation rng and after being spammed with this video just dislike it so youtube will stop recommending it. Happens quite often when your video lands in that random recommendation spam lucky slot.
Disliking a video doesn't make it not show up more or even stop others like it, that is why you have the choice in opinions before viewing the video. People can't even use RUclips correctly. XD
I am no involved in archery at all outside of the occasional "just for fun" opportunity that might arise. But I have to say. This was such an informative video. Answered "why the swing" but also gives good insight into basic mechanics of shooting that taught me a lot as a "beginner". Nice work NUSensei!
For those who want to know if historical archers used this technique, or why target shooters do so, check out the follow-up video: ruclips.net/video/H2P-qXGIM_M/видео.html If you're curious about what goes on the bow: ruclips.net/video/T9sjmrFxzBs/видео.html
Cool video. I ran across it as it popped up. I use to shoot a bow for fun years ago and still have my bow. As I watched your video I thought about how when I was in high school they never really taught us anything about bows, even though we used them. They were cheap bows but at least educate us in gym class. The same goes for other aspects of gym. Well keep up the great work man. :)
the real reason is; you see those Y shaped pipes on that bow? those are some weight that makes your bow go down. when you draw, it’s an heavy thing; makes your trembling less and that’s why your shots go perfect.
I love bows but I think I'll stick with all my firearms when the zombies hit as arrows are WAY too expensive! Plus ya gotta go around after and round up all the arrows after. Otherwise you'll be breaking into Dick's every week to steal more! 🤣👌
I hunted with compound bows up until a few years ago. No one I knew used slings, but we did use trigger draw releases. When I did, the technique I was taught was to just secure the bow with my index finger so that I wouldnt drop it and it wouldn't fly out once the arrow released. You'd want to open your hand like you showed once it was drawn or while drawing so the bow went to its "natural position". Then you wanted to get a finger around it without adjusting its position in the hand. Then the others dont really touch the bow but are cupped and floating off it and just catch the bow by closing once the arrow is clear, which you kinda just feel. This is our solution to the problem without using a sling. I know there are lots of different bows and archery techniques out there, though, so this is cool to learn.
@@jeffthepatato2277 I know guys who hunt with longbows and recurves they have made themselves. They do the same. I also shot recurve with the boyscouts, and it is the same. The general idea of it is that you hold onto the weapon. This is because not all archers today nor throughout history used a sling with recurve bows and it is a general technique used with all bows because you don't want to torque the bow.
You're the ONLY RUclipsr I've ever seen who's put a TL;DW in your description. Major respect. I'll watch the whole thing anyway because it's interesting stuff!
@Dipper Pines Nono actually Olympic Archers do that just for showing off...do u think in Medievil time people drop their Bow ? And i never saw a strap in any Medievil Movie.
Ok, so it's not about dropping or spinning, it's using the forward hand as a loose pull point instead of gripping hard and adding torsion and tension which can warp the trajectory of the launched arrow.
I like how among the massive sea of shitheads who arrived at this video randomly bc of the algorithm or whatever, about 1 out of every 10 comments is by someone who actually likes archery
Its kind of like resting the barrel of a gun on a firing rest, microscopic flexing in the barrel will cause shots to go high, thats why we freefloat barrels now so the only contact point is where the barrel meets the receiver.
I like the "360 spin with the 'brush your hair back'" bow drop. LOL. I don't shoot, but this video has been very informative to me. Was always curious about it. Thanks.
Hey recommendation gang! I am also not typically interested in archery videos but I'll be damned if this guy didn't hold my attention the whole time. Hearing a solid explanation by someone who is very passionate about what they do is always so interesting.
Interesting to hear an explanation about this practice, I do traditional archery with an English Longbow #50@28, shooting off the hand and it's almost impossible to do this and while you don't "death grip" the bow, you do have to hold it. I've always thought it looked silly, thanks for explaining it's purpose.
Hart it does look silly lol I prefer to stick with what the English did for example,be the most effective killers you can be(im targets only of course,never animals!) They would grip their bows, and even have the arrow on the other side. Also it was law in England to practice every Sunday haha archers, especially those with long bows will start growing a bigger shoulder and such so be aware of that
yeah, after 5 years of shooting I've noticed an asymmetry between my shoulders, the other thing about english archers, at least where warbows/artillery bows are concerned, you'd be wearing a thick full sleeve gambeson so you could afford to draw straight a little more rather than crooking your arm as much as we do for target shooting.
this is very interesting, i have used a clasic bow a lot, and i do grip it hard, somtiemes i actualy realise that that grip was a problem and turn my wrist to compensate, i'll use the relaxed grip for now on, thanks for the advise :D
I used to torque the bow upon release all the time using my flatbow. I now use a grip more like modern recurve & now no longer torque the bow! Have your index finger around the handle with thumb pointed at the target, my other three fingers are tucked into my palm (relaxed) the joints of two of the fingers rest against the handle.
It is actually a good point that this is entirely for target style shooting not combat at all. In combat style shooting though i would assume that like modern military shooting techniques your taught to line up you sight picture and loose before muscle tremor has much of a chance to set in.
@@NUSensei - To be perfectly clear (since you are as an excellent instructor), you have earned every single subscription. It's always enjoyable to watch a skilled teacher. Thank you for sharing. ☺
Wow, interesting. The fun part is, that I had a bow as a kid. Not a serious thing but also not exactly a toy. And after some time I figured that i got better accuracy by NOT holding the bow firmly and at the end I did as the video described ... not really holding the bow. Back then I thought I was doing it wrong because it looked kinda silly. So it took me almost50 years until today to figure why I got better results with my "silly" holding-method.
Yankee Hunter Except he NEVER answers the damn questions, he just dances around the answer the whole damn video! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
Except you can learn how to watch the video and use some brain, and stop replying the same comment which you have already been answered by others. I had those conclusion right after he stated the question. You're like a kid trying to show off basic equations when everyone else in the class already knew, and everyone else probably thinking this guy is dumb, just holding their breath trying not to laugh out loud.
No More BS Please He says 2 minutes in that in order to not have an uneven amount of pressure on the bow they don't grip it but rather just touch it. Also I have no idea why this is in my recommendations but I'm here watching it so I guess the algorithm works.
@@verebellus - everybody has a little visual representation of themself next to their name. i have the standard google silhouette guy for an icon. scroll down a little bit and SimonCleric has a little photo of his favorite something or other. except for you; you have an invisible icon.
The RUclips algorithm was very generous to you. I didn't search for you and I havent looked up anything related to archery. Either way, interesting video. 👍
Actually that's quite insightful. That's exactly what it is, a form of show and has no practical purpose. You can always just grab the bow after the shot.
What is the black shoulder contraption? Is it holding your torso together where you where previously chopped in half? Were you previously chopped in half?
Only when they know what they are talking about like this guy does. I've seen a lot of videos here on RUclips about stuff like this and the RUclipsr clearly had no idea what he or she was talking about. This guy is one of those rare ones who isn't a idiot. Plus he said it clearly. Stuff like this you can easily confuse a person if you don't talk about it like he did.
I'ma need ya to go back and time and shoot the version of that posted this, thus either creating a paradox in which you now don't exist do to your premature death, or create two timelines when you go back in time which make two worlds and therefore two of you, in which case you would survive in your own timeline. Either way it's a win win.
i dont know why this was recommended to me. i dont even watch archery in the olympics, or at all. but I sat through this entire video. this is the definition of a good teacher
It's all about preference. I've shot bows forever and a day and I tried his method and went back to traditional. He is absolutely right about the death grip though. The best way to hold on to something is with an open ✋ or in this case just enough grip to keep shit going.
Ah! Perfect video. I was really wondering about this spin of the bow. I hold my bow very losely an I am quite happy with hitting the target, but my girlfriend has some problems of constistency. Maybe this will help her. "For an Archer, there are only two physical contact points, the bowgrip, and the drawing hand" yes! It is simple, but true. Thank you very much for this wise explanation. :)
No, Not really. This was a BAD explanation. He technically never answered the question! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise." It's more like a shooting stick or bipod.
Never looked up anything archery related on youtube, but got this recommended. I did however practice recurve archery several years ago and was taught to use the sling, but never fully understood the purpose of it. Thank you for the explanation.
@@castlejuarez1131 probably, until the subject is brought up again I'll either say oh yeah I watch a vid on that and explain , and if i forgot I'll go damn I forget the reason they swing their bow . Or it may never get brought up again ... who knows eh?
Ha last nights team focus was set up and grip. This is the type of video I always hope new shooters will encounter. I recommend your vids to folks who come to shoot who are not in a formal program. I know they can find vital basic principles , well explained
Except he NEVER answers the damn questions, he just dances around the answer the whole damn video! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
Why do you keep reposting the same answer to so many people? It has been made fairly clear that a) he answered the question very well and b) your version of the answer to the question is not very accurate. Don't know what you're trying to achieve here but you're wrong I'm afraid
The algorithm brought me here, but I ain’t even mad about it 🤷🏼♀️ This is really interesting because my hubby does like, historically-accurate medieval archery with English longbows (I mean, he even crafts his own arrows using period materials), so I’ve never really seen this kind of archery. Totally different styles but they’re both incredible to watch. Kind of a sport and an art all in one! I’d love to do some archery one day.
I've watched a bunch of your videos and some gave me some minor improvements in my backyard archery but holy hell, this one immediately and clearly improved my aim by a truly consequential amount.
Oh man, the sound of that bow's groan is amazing and something I couldn't hear in your old videos. It feels so alive now. I didn't realise modern carbon bows groaned in a similar fashion to us traditional/historical bow folks. Did your bow always make that noise, or is it a finger tab or microphone directionality thing? My traditional wood laminate bows groan ever so slightly when drawn, a friend's horn composite bow groans quite loudly, but neither are anywhere near as loud as what I heard in this video.
*Frequently Asked Questions / Comments:*
*tl;dr version?*
Olympic archers use a relaxed grip. The bow swings freely due to the long stabiliser rods. This is not an intentional motion, but a follow-through.
*Did War Archers Drop Their Bow?*
ruclips.net/video/n2HJwTVg5LM/видео.html
No.
*Why do people shoot accurately without dropping the bow?*
Different standards of accuracy. Most people who claim accuracy aren't shooting in the long-distance format that Olympic shooters compete at. Practical shooting means hitting a target. Sport shooting means hitting the dead centre of the target.
*What's all the stuff on the bow?"*
ruclips.net/video/T9sjmrFxzBs/видео.html
You're mostly looking at the sight and stabilisers. They offer tighter control for precision shooting.
*Can you shoot accurately without them?*
Yes. They're not required for shooting. However, they make a big difference. A barebow shooter typically can't compete on equal footing with a freestyle shooter.
*What about Legolas/Hanzo/Robin Hood/Hawkeye?*
Fictional characters can do whatever they want.
*Why is the video 8 minutes long?*
Answer is in the first minute; also provided here. I do tutorials on this channel with extended responses, so this shouldn't be surprising. If 8 minutes is too long, you wasted more time whinging about it.
*Why is this in my recommended?*
RUclips algorithm. Go figure.
*Can't you just catch the bow?*
The drop happens much quicker in real practice. I've slowed it down to emphasise how odd it looks to a casual viewer. With proper shot execution, the drop and swing are actually quite sudden.
*Why did you add movie bow effects?*
You're probably hearing the sound of the leather tab on the lapel mic.
*Why isn't modern archery more exciting?*
This is only one form of archery, and as a sport, it follows a common rule set so that people can participate for recreation. It's not everyone's idea of fun, but neither is golf.
*How would this be practical in war?*
It wouldn't be.
NUSensei why do you have a tit protector are you female?
Nice. Thanks for this!!
Thanks very much for the questions and answers!!!!!!!!
comment commenter he has estrogen cuz he's Asian. Lol jk
@@commentcommenter3529 The chest guard also functions as a well to flatten clothing and provide a smooth surface for the string to glide off.
I have no clue why this video was recommended to me... but that actually was very interesting. Thank you.
same here, yesterday i was watching a very interesting video about blacksmithing
Same here, i was watching a video about katanas, and then, this asian guy appeared in my recommended.
Lol same
SimonCleric i dont know but mine is from chiropractor to this...
I was binging on Nitro Circus, suddenly this came on. I am confused
What i appreciate more about the video is how you tell us the answer at the very beginning
Exactly - straight to the point. Hit like immediately ;)
Straight to the point no messing around or making a clickbait video.
Yeah, I was worried about the 8 minutes video. But he answered it right away
For real tho.
Yes, it’s like this dude is anti clickbait 👌 And I love it
I have probably held a bow and arrow once in my life. Yet here I am, on the shitter, having spent 8 minutes of my life enjoying quality content.
Same 😂😭
Same 💩👍🏾
😂
I’m also on the shitter
Duuuuuuuuuude me too
I DONT KNOW RUclips WHY DO OLYMPIC ARCHERS SWING THEIR BOWS?
RUclips: now you know you're welcome
Fixed😇
@@deshaunwhite8454 you're welcome
@@MABFR01 thanks man
RUclips would be pretty upset if it saw you yelling at it like that :/
CAPS LOCK WARRIOR
From what ive learnt from playing Fire Emblem.
If you spin your arrow before shooting it, you'll surely land a critical hit on your target.
Now i know why my characters under level 10 keep missing
Beginners
What I've learned from playing Monster Hunter, if you scrape the arrowpoint across the floor, the arrow will emit sparks and deal more damage.
Zhi Kang Shao If DA:Inquisition is right aiming the bow in the air and then bringing it down to your target makes it do more damage
The Old Deus If I'm not mistaken that's to collect solar energy in your arrow to power up your next shot. I have no clue what I'm talking about.
this is good video Emir Berke good boy :) ruclips.net/video/sqEETBW_MI0/видео.html
Why was this in my recommend? I have no idea....RUclips knows best....I came I saw....I liked and subscribed......
Me too. lol
Me too. The google/RUclips algorithm is starting to scare me with its accuracy. I have never watched a single archery video on RUclips, it was this, at the top of my suggested videos. I watched and subscribed and can’t stop watching his videos.
WTF. I’ve never fired (Shot? Loosed? Encouraged?) an arrow in my life and have no interest in doing so. Why is it so interesting? WHY?
sooo do i :DD
This is a sign...
the youtube's algorithm(A.I.) is getting smarter.
Me too. Never watched an archery video before but this fascinated me.
I don't know man... Robin hood never dropped his bow and that guy was accurate af
Nah, I saw him dropping his bow a few times. You must be talking about an impostor.
Neither did legolas
My cousin would "Robin Hood" his arrows Everytime when we'd practice. He actually had to miss on purpose, next to his last shot. Don't know if you shoot archery but arrows ain't cheap! I think people look ridiculous when they shoot and drop their bow 😂
@@ibanezrg320fm you mean, he stole his arrows from the rich?
@@NJ-wb1cz
...and shot them into the poor?
I do this when I shoot my gun but everyone at the range keeps yelling at me
Of course they will yell at you if you drop your gun xD
Same they ended up taping my hands to the gun :( but I couldnt take the tape off then got arrested on the way home
me too, even my teacher screaming to stop smh
Yea, just because I accidentally killed 3 people it's not my fault, I was being professional. They're just amateurs
🤣
"You should really be teaching yourself to let go"
~NUSensei 2017 at 3:20
I had flashbacks of war.... i cryed
#VietnamStillHurts
Hugot sensei
Titanic jack and rose.
@@gilgeraldromblon3822 oy! Pinoy ka Pare?
You are a born teacher. I am not an archer, I never have been, and I am not particularly interested in archery. But you have held my attention all through and I actually understand everything you said.
Nobody:
RUclips: hey check out this video on archery even though you’ve never watched a video on archery before.
MildGonolini hey man
This
Yep. Still going to watch it because I'm genuinely curious
MildGonolini the veiling of censorship
Education
It’s always nice to listen to an educated person talk about what they love
Had the bow set up at a pro shop. It performed just fine ruclips.net/user/postUgkxQEKUoxLWwayEDZR0NKB-5limn4MBU-2L . And I would say this is a good starting now that I could pass down to my son when he is older.But the package was missing the release and a nock was missing from one arrow.Dealing with customer support was terrible. They suggested I buy a new release rather than correct their own quality control issue because it’s to expensive for the. to ship it out from China.Update: manufacturer got back to me and resolved the issue. I retract the above statement.
The Olympics: We need more Archery athletes
RUclips: On it boss, sending out recommendations now...
Underated
Thats a really good hypotesis¡
😂
watching an expert talk about the thing they're really good at is fun to watch
As someone who isn't into archery this is a very interesting.
SuperCookieGaming No, Not really. This was a BAD explanation. He technically never answered the question! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
+No More BS Please you just typed out the answer... they swing because they dont really grip the bow so the shot is more precise/less shaky.
No, he answered it in very simple terms- they're not gripping the bow. That's the question answered.
The same concept works when shooting rifles for precision competitions. If you muscle it too much you shake from fatigue
A very interesting what?
"First of all, because of the youtube algorithm"
PewDiePie vid reference?
@@ThatControlUser yes you mouth breather.
@@nicholasmaniccia1005 what
Vikas Chaurasia stranger things
Mr.Dave maeen noooooooooooo
was searching for Fate Stay Night's Archer, got technical breakdown of professional archery. not disappointed.
I see you're a man of culture as well
Fucking weeb
Swigitty Swooty imagine not just using the overdone joke of a insult, but using it toward a 10 month old comment.
professional? I dont need a sight.. or balancing rods.. or a quick release... ok maybe a professional league noone can hit shit without all those extra gadgets...
longbow archer.. I shoot 100 yard target with a piece of wood.. why do they NEED all that extra stuff
(the answer is because they wouldn't be professional's without it)
aka why dont they just get a machine to fire the bow for them.
If you clicked on this video then prepare for all of your recommendations to be about archery from now on
oh shit xD
I wouldn't mind that tbh
Rayn lmfaooo
it's a virus I knew it!
I have an exam tomorrow, better watch an archery video
Same lmao
Is it an archery exam?
@@theprocastinators9518 no, electricity and English haha
@@timmontanus4311 That's a weird combination.
@@theprocastinators9518 yeah, everyday 2 random exams put together and that 2 weeks long, im dying fr
How i ended up here idk. But this shit is interesting af.
Delta Asada lol same thing i should be sleeping man.
Me too
Delta Asada lol same
Delta Asada ikr same here
RUclips figure you like hip hop and cooking recipes so hey here's a archery video....
I don't understand the downvotes. This is a very simple to understand video. Great explaining. I don't do archery and watched. Thanks for the information!
Matt Lafferty maybe bcoz of his accent. It is somehow hard to understand
Could be people involved by the random youtube recommendation rng and after being spammed with this video just dislike it so youtube will stop recommending it. Happens quite often when your video lands in that random recommendation spam lucky slot.
Disliking a video doesn't make it not show up more or even stop others like it, that is why you have the choice in opinions before viewing the video. People can't even use RUclips correctly. XD
some people don't understand english and still,it's on recommending page.
you ever consider it might be other archers?
Random recommendation yet insightful, brilliantly explained and wonderfully demonstrated. Great job!
Thanks. After 30 plus years I finally know why I sucked so badly with my old recurve. Death grip? check...
ok youtube I see you want to teach me archery now
I am no involved in archery at all outside of the occasional "just for fun" opportunity that might arise. But I have to say. This was such an informative video. Answered "why the swing" but also gives good insight into basic mechanics of shooting that taught me a lot as a "beginner". Nice work NUSensei!
no one:
youtube: *im about to make this mans whole career*
what do you mean
@@xl000 they randomly recommend the video to people
xl I don’t get it either
@@jonathanlee1318 k then
How do you people not get it
For those who want to know if historical archers used this technique, or why target shooters do so, check out the follow-up video:
ruclips.net/video/H2P-qXGIM_M/видео.html
If you're curious about what goes on the bow:
ruclips.net/video/T9sjmrFxzBs/видео.html
first
wow, i dont even have a bow, why am i watching this?
Cool video. I ran across it as it popped up. I use to shoot a bow for fun years ago and still have my bow. As I watched your video I thought about how when I was in high school they never really taught us anything about bows, even though we used them. They were cheap bows but at least educate us in gym class. The same goes for other aspects of gym. Well keep up the great work man. :)
What's the purpose of the metal rod that hits in front of the arrow before you release? What drives it, time? Pull force?
My very first question, thanks for link
i always wondered why archers did that i figured it was some rule thing so that line judges could tell who had fired
Every arrow has different markings for each person to identify who it belongs to.
Yeah. Always wondered about the swing too. XD
that is a petty good explanation
the real reason is; you see those Y shaped pipes on that bow? those are some weight that makes your bow go down. when you draw, it’s an heavy thing; makes your trembling less and that’s why your shots go perfect.
Yeah, now I know why my dad taught me not to grip a bow. Never explained it to me, and I never asked.
Next time someone grip the the bow.
Me: hold my Beer
Hahaha. I'm going to act like "naah stop that, let me teach you" 😂🤣😂🤣
Idk shit about archery but this channel quality is very apparent 10/10 my guy
Bows in 2019 look like some Sciencefiction laser guns lmao
Compound bows look like some sci-fi shit.
You can take any tool you can imagine and iterate upgrades onto it untill it starts looking like a fucking sci-fi toy.
They're actually less powerful though than the bows that were used for warfare in the middle ages.
@@58jharris long bows require a hell of a lot more strength to draw than a compound bow though.
@@Inconspicuous-Gnome Ssshh don't tell him
NO
the question is
how do you resist firing arrows at everyone
Being Joseph Stalin means never having to resist firing arrows at everyone.
the onion?
Just go training do resist that in a gulag
I see you everywhere
@@warhammer2067 i saw him on the history bow too!
I stumbled onto this video,having never watched anything on archery before and was completely entertained and informed. Good job
This guy is definitely in my squad when the zombie apocalypse hits
Imagine if a hord of zombie is running towards you what will happen if the archer needs to pickup the bow everytime he shoots 😂
I'll join you, I'll be the scout/ranger with either a hunting knife or a machete.
Can i be the engineer ya know if we wanna set up a base
This gun than can i be the watchmen you know the one that work alongside the scout
I love bows but I think I'll stick with all my firearms when the zombies hit as arrows are WAY too expensive! Plus ya gotta go around after and round up all the arrows after. Otherwise you'll be breaking into Dick's every week to steal more! 🤣👌
I dunno why this was in my reccomendations but it was really well made and informative.
Same boat here lol
Swing and sway with no delay
Swing and sway stay on aim
How you spit fire
*AND WHICH ONE OF YOU WAS A MARKSMAN AT TEN?*
Oh poor Ned
Well, arya is
Keep practicing Bran
I hunted with compound bows up until a few years ago. No one I knew used slings, but we did use trigger draw releases. When I did, the technique I was taught was to just secure the bow with my index finger so that I wouldnt drop it and it wouldn't fly out once the arrow released. You'd want to open your hand like you showed once it was drawn or while drawing so the bow went to its "natural position". Then you wanted to get a finger around it without adjusting its position in the hand. Then the others dont really touch the bow but are cupped and floating off it and just catch the bow by closing once the arrow is clear, which you kinda just feel. This is our solution to the problem without using a sling.
I know there are lots of different bows and archery techniques out there, though, so this is cool to learn.
He is talking about recurve bows
@@jeffthepatato2277 I know guys who hunt with longbows and recurves they have made themselves. They do the same. I also shot recurve with the boyscouts, and it is the same. The general idea of it is that you hold onto the weapon. This is because not all archers today nor throughout history used a sling with recurve bows and it is a general technique used with all bows because you don't want to torque the bow.
I've never fired a bow in my life, but you gave such a good explanation. I understood everything you said and it makes complete sense.
Pfft I've 100 archery in Skyrim can't teach me shit..
Underrated
Now go watch Lars Anderson's RUclips channel and you'll see that you still have much to learn
@@reenachauriya4931 r/woooosh
@@prathamdave5849 nah fam, were going for that *200* archery
You already know all that I know...
You're the ONLY RUclipsr I've ever seen who's put a TL;DW in your description. Major respect. I'll watch the whole thing anyway because it's interesting stuff!
If you truly love it, you have to be able to let it go
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and if it truly loves you, it will come back to you
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He's for real, you can see he unlocked the bipod for his bow
ikr, fully maxed with a skin and everything.
nah, he still hasn't unlocked the bipod for the bipod of his bow
I just unlocked the bipod for my bipod
PROMOOOOTEEEEEEED
This dude got his shit prestige
Legolas never missed but doesn't drop it
Neither does yondu
@@dipperpines4481 lol we know we're just joking
Atalanta watchout here comes my arrow flies super fast and kills everyone
@@Snowball-qr6xx hehe hishe is best
@Dipper Pines Nono actually Olympic Archers do that just for showing off...do u think in Medievil time people drop their Bow ? And i never saw a strap in any Medievil Movie.
I went 30 years without an instructional Archery video. Time to reset the clock.
(Nice video btw)
Ok, so it's not about dropping or spinning, it's using the forward hand as a loose pull point instead of gripping hard and adding torsion and tension which can warp the trajectory of the launched arrow.
It’s not actually the front hand to relax forward, the back hand to the back
林翰霆 they said pull point as in it becomes the point from which you pull back
I like how among the massive sea of shitheads who arrived at this video randomly bc of the algorithm or whatever, about 1 out of every 10 comments is by someone who actually likes archery
Its kind of like resting the barrel of a gun on a firing rest, microscopic flexing in the barrel will cause shots to go high, thats why we freefloat barrels now so the only contact point is where the barrel meets the receiver.
I like the "360 spin with the 'brush your hair back'" bow drop. LOL. I don't shoot, but this video has been very informative to me. Was always curious about it. Thanks.
Hey recommendation gang! I am also not typically interested in archery videos but I'll be damned if this guy didn't hold my attention the whole time. Hearing a solid explanation by someone who is very passionate about what they do is always so interesting.
Yeah, me too Travis. I thought why is this coming up? But I watched it anyway and discovered it was always something I always wanted to know.
Interesting to hear an explanation about this practice, I do traditional archery with an English Longbow #50@28, shooting off the hand and it's almost impossible to do this and while you don't "death grip" the bow, you do have to hold it. I've always thought it looked silly, thanks for explaining it's purpose.
Hart it does look silly lol I prefer to stick with what the English did for example,be the most effective killers you can be(im targets only of course,never animals!) They would grip their bows, and even have the arrow on the other side. Also it was law in England to practice every Sunday haha archers, especially those with long bows will start growing a bigger shoulder and such so be aware of that
yeah, after 5 years of shooting I've noticed an asymmetry between my shoulders, the other thing about english archers, at least where warbows/artillery bows are concerned, you'd be wearing a thick full sleeve gambeson so you could afford to draw straight a little more rather than crooking your arm as much as we do for target shooting.
Hart There is no way I couldn't grip mine. I recently made a #90@32 and it would try to rip my thumb off
Hart, #50@28? This is why you eat your fucking vegetables, short arse.
bashpr0mpt well. Being short is advantageous in melee.
I came here to see the quick answer but stayed 'cause you explain everything so well.
this is very interesting, i have used a clasic bow a lot, and i do grip it hard, somtiemes i actualy realise that that grip was a problem and turn my wrist to compensate, i'll use the relaxed grip for now on, thanks for the advise :D
I used to torque the bow upon release all the time using my flatbow. I now use a grip more like modern recurve & now no longer torque the bow! Have your index finger around the handle with thumb pointed at the target, my other three fingers are tucked into my palm (relaxed) the joints of two of the fingers rest against the handle.
i hate this idea but i use archery in a combat scenario where i need to ditch the bow for a weapon and holding a bow ready is needed
You have internet in the tribal parts of central America?
hahaha that's great, no i should have specified that it is for medieval reenactment fighting, not actual life or death combat
It is actually a good point that this is entirely for target style shooting not combat at all. In combat style shooting though i would assume that like modern military shooting techniques your taught to line up you sight picture and loose before muscle tremor has much of a chance to set in.
Unlike so many others, I know EXACTLY why RUclips recommended I watch this video. It's because RUclips GETS ME, you guys!
Admit it: Sometimes you wonder "Why does this person have 100k+ subscribers?"
Then along comes someone like this dude.
Excellent vid.
Believe me, the feeling is mutual. I wonder why I have 100K subs.
@@NUSensei - To be perfectly clear (since you are as an excellent instructor), you have earned every single subscription.
It's always enjoyable to watch a skilled teacher.
Thank you for sharing.
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Wow, interesting. The fun part is, that I had a bow as a kid. Not a serious thing but also not exactly a toy. And after some time I figured that i got better accuracy by NOT holding the bow firmly and at the end I did as the video described ... not really holding the bow. Back then I thought I was doing it wrong because it looked kinda silly. So it took me almost50 years until today to figure why I got better results with my "silly" holding-method.
Lol, his channel and your story makes me want to start archery
Im more interested in the fact that a 50+ year old is commenting on youtube
Who's here after seeing this video on a Subtle Asian Traits post ???
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RUclips has been recommending me this video for the past week and half. I finally caved in and watch. Nice vid.
Excellent explanation. Thanks
Yankee Hunter Except he NEVER answers the damn questions, he just dances around the answer the whole damn video! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
Except you can learn how to watch the video and use some brain, and stop replying the same comment which you have already been answered by others. I had those conclusion right after he stated the question. You're like a kid trying to show off basic equations when everyone else in the class already knew, and everyone else probably thinking this guy is dumb, just holding their breath trying not to laugh out loud.
No More BS Please He says 2 minutes in that in order to not have an uneven amount of pressure on the bow they don't grip it but rather just touch it.
Also I have no idea why this is in my recommendations but I'm here watching it so I guess the algorithm works.
the thumbnail didnt prepare me for this sexy accent
alto - how is your icon the invisible man?
@@jamesha175 what do you mean?
@@verebellus - everybody has a little visual representation of themself next to their name. i have the standard google silhouette guy for an icon. scroll down a little bit and SimonCleric has a little photo of his favorite something or other. except for you; you have an invisible icon.
@@jamesha175 its not inviseble to me, it has my logo
@@verebellus ah ha. i clicked where it should be and now i can see the red hand
The RUclips algorithm was very generous to you. I didn't search for you and I havent looked up anything related to archery. Either way, interesting video. 👍
Facts
If you don't have warbow experience shooting above 100lbs, you have no right to comment on my shooting of a 140lb bow. Go have fun with ur 30lb bows
Me: *opens RUclips*
RUclips: YOU GET ARCHERY AND YOU GET ARCHERY AND YOU GET ARCHERY
Didn't expect the Strayan' accent..
Cheers for the lesson there, cob.
"360, brush your hair back." lmaoo
This is badass. I have never watched an archery video in my life but this came up as suggested. Very cool stuff here!
Recommended video for me?? i don't even touch a proper bow and arrow nor playing archery!! thus a very informative video! Congrats!
it's like droping the mic. you know your the best!
Actually that's quite insightful. That's exactly what it is, a form of show and has no practical purpose. You can always just grab the bow after the shot.
Too bad *you’re* not the best at spelling..
Lmao. It's a subtle way of Olympians showing off
What is the black shoulder contraption? Is it holding your torso together where you where previously chopped in half? Were you previously chopped in half?
Chest guard. It prevents the string being caught on clothing or overly large mammaries.
NUSensei Gotcha. Thanks!
i hate using arm guards and chest guards.
Lies, Nu was wounded in an ancient war, The chest guard is the only thing prolonging his life, through magics lost to the ages.
Okay, I admit. I have overly large mammaries.
The simple advice provided here has significantly improved my consistency. Who knew that just relaxing my grip would be so effective, thanks!
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"360 spin, brush your hair back"
MLG ARCHERY OH MY FKING SPINBOT ARCHERY 360 SPIN SCOPE
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@@liamchapman7461 = No matter how fast I am, I can never run away from the pain
one of my most in game name since 5 is sonic_e , sonicz, sonicy
I'd fucking make a meme about some shit like this
but I'm a sloth and no sleep from playing comp lmao
John Doe the pain is a speedy boi m8 , I’m literally cummin and fartin righ now
John Doe yeah man
RUclips: watch this!
Me: okay..
Also me: why the hell am I watching this *while continuing to watch it*
The bow grip stuff is fascinating.... seems paradoxical but you learn from those more learned
Only when they know what they are talking about like this guy does. I've seen a lot of videos here on RUclips about stuff like this and the RUclipsr clearly had no idea what he or she was talking about. This guy is one of those rare ones who isn't a idiot. Plus he said it clearly. Stuff like this you can easily confuse a person if you don't talk about it like he did.
Everyone knows archers drop their bow to prevent a wizard taking over it and using it to backfire an arrow
Not sure how Russian car accidents are related with this video at almost 3.00 am lol
The real question is why you were looking at videos of Russian car accidents at 3am
Oh boy, 3 am!!!
Guest User #something whomst've among us hasn't enjoyed grainy dashcam footage from Eastern European countries at such an ungodly hour
Let me give you a certain idea how
This guy: *fires arrow*
Russian driver: *gets hit*
CYKA BLYAT!!
Accident: *happens*
@@mirzahamzabaig5667 Accidents.. Always happen
I have gain not just knowledge but also a drawn bow string ASMR kink
I'ma need ya to go back and time and shoot the version of that posted this, thus either creating a paradox in which you now don't exist do to your premature death, or create two timelines when you go back in time which make two worlds and therefore two of you, in which case you would survive in your own timeline. Either way it's a win win.
This! Whenever that sound was made i was like "Whooaa, that's an interesting sound, ... ASMR?!".
ASMRtists just got a new ASMR idea right there.
Lmao
Sorry but that's sound is not real
Never had an interest in archery...
RUclips: allow me to introduce myself
Facts 😂
i dont know why this was recommended to me. i dont even watch archery in the olympics, or at all. but I sat through this entire video. this is the definition of a good teacher
It's all about preference. I've shot bows forever and a day and I tried his method and went back to traditional. He is absolutely right about the death grip though. The best way to hold on to something is with an open ✋ or in this case just enough grip to keep shit going.
Me: 3 am now and need to sleep.
Also me: click this random youtube recommendation.
Either student or jobless. I know
I actually always asked myself that, every time I watched the Olympics! Thanks RUclips recommendations! 😆
Short answer: looks ninja as fuck
Ah! Perfect video. I was really wondering about this spin of the bow. I hold my bow very losely an I am quite happy with hitting the target, but my girlfriend has some problems of constistency. Maybe this will help her.
"For an Archer, there are only two physical contact points, the bowgrip, and the drawing hand" yes! It is simple, but true. Thank you very much for this wise explanation. :)
You have answered questions I didn't even know I had
In short :Archery version of the squeeze technique in firearms. As a former archer, I never realized this.
No, Not really. This was a BAD explanation. He technically never answered the question! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise." It's more like a shooting stick or bipod.
You skipped the part where he said they dont HOLD the bow, to avoid the inconsistencies with a solid grip?
Never looked up anything archery related on youtube, but got this recommended. I did however practice recurve archery several years ago and was taught to use the sling, but never fully understood the purpose of it. Thank you for the explanation.
Great video. I’m not an archer, but you gave a very interesting and complete overview. Thank you. All the best.
This is in my recommendations for like a year now.
I've watched it youtube are you happy?
I didnt know why Olympics Archer drop their bow... but now I know, thanks RUclips and NUSensei.
i'm glad youtube recommended this, i had no idea how badly i wanted to know this info. good algorithm.
Why do I click everything i see recommend to me.
I learned alot I didnt think I had cared for archery but now I'm intrigued.
Finna pick up the sport
I'm assuming your attention span will make you forget this information within 2 months.
@@castlejuarez1131 probably, until the subject is brought up again I'll either say oh yeah I watch a vid on that and explain , and if i forgot I'll go damn I forget the reason they swing their bow . Or it may never get brought up again ... who knows eh?
Been wanting to get into archery for so long and this vid pops up in my feed xD you now have new subscriber.
Ha last nights team focus was set up and grip. This is the type of video I always hope new shooters will encounter. I recommend your vids to folks who come to shoot who are not in a formal program. I know they can find vital basic principles , well explained
Except he NEVER answers the damn questions, he just dances around the answer the whole damn video! All he had to say, "Turning the front into a pivot point eliminates some of the inconsistencies inherit in aiming with a solid grip on the front. It makes aiming with the draw hand slightly more precise."
Why do you keep reposting the same answer to so many people? It has been made fairly clear that a) he answered the question very well and b) your version of the answer to the question is not very accurate. Don't know what you're trying to achieve here but you're wrong I'm afraid
My pappy used to say a bow filled with science is for a shooter absent of skill.
Not sure how I ended up here, but your video was very insightful. Thanks.
The algorithm brought me here, but I ain’t even mad about it 🤷🏼♀️
This is really interesting because my hubby does like, historically-accurate medieval archery with English longbows (I mean, he even crafts his own arrows using period materials), so I’ve never really seen this kind of archery. Totally different styles but they’re both incredible to watch. Kind of a sport and an art all in one! I’d love to do some archery one day.
Go for it, it's a fun sport. :-)
I didn't exect the Aussie accent lolololol
Carlos Leon this is the funi dub
thats racist
Well he is an Australian high school teacher
its not racist, idiot.
방탄수도사 it clearly is u dumbass
I've watched a bunch of your videos and some gave me some minor improvements in my backyard archery but holy hell, this one immediately and clearly improved my aim by a truly consequential amount.
Right? Its like night and day. And not only does it limit shaking, it also cuts down on twisting.
Oh man, the sound of that bow's groan is amazing and something I couldn't hear in your old videos. It feels so alive now.
I didn't realise modern carbon bows groaned in a similar fashion to us traditional/historical bow folks. Did your bow always make that noise, or is it a finger tab or microphone directionality thing? My traditional wood laminate bows groan ever so slightly when drawn, a friend's horn composite bow groans quite loudly, but neither are anywhere near as loud as what I heard in this video.
It was actually WAY louder on the microphone (might actually be the string or tab). I dropped the audio in editing; it was ridiculously loud.
Well technically a wood bow is a kind of carbon bow ;)
This is like archery erotica....please keep your groaning bow to yourself, Judge Moore!