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  • Опубликовано: 10 окт 2020
  • Release Tips For Better Accuracy
    In this video we will explore our pouch release. The release is one of the most important factors when it comes to accuracy. the better your technique the better accuracy you will have. I offer some tips on how to improve your release with three things to consider.
    #slingshotrelease #betteraccuracy #shootstraight
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  • @KalevalaSlingshot
    @KalevalaSlingshot 3 года назад +14

    The most important thing in this video was: Don't use over heavy bands !!!
    That is a thing, that makes perfect release very difficult.

    • @charlescampbell1319
      @charlescampbell1319 3 года назад +3

      KalevalaSlingshot .......👏🏻👏🏻I have learned that truth having jumped to .62 .......I’m 58 years old and I guess not as strong as I thought ....what band width would you recommend???....I’d like to be accurate from 10--30 mtrs someday soon.....thanks bro🤙🏻

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +4

      Very true my friend i have a bunch of bands that I will be putting in a giveaway some day soon. I did a video a while back comparing my accuracy with .65 precise and .54 gzk and the results blew me away. Later I dropped down to .50 gong chi and it improved again. I wish I would have figured this out a long time ago. It would have saved me lots of money.

    • @charlescampbell1319
      @charlescampbell1319 3 года назад +1

      @@ATOMark ...I'm gonna copy that😊....follow where the success is....🤙

    • @charlescampbell1319
      @charlescampbell1319 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark ....would cutting a heavier band smaller on tips/pouch be ok?? would there be power loss/poor trajectory??? OR is it better to use lighter band cut wide to fill the tips???thanks bro🤙

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +3

      @@charlescampbell1319 you could sharpen the taper. And that can give you more speed but less band life. For example I shoot 25-15 often but switched to 25-12 the projectile seemed to travel the same or a little bit faster but failed quicker. So it will take some experimenting but you will eventually find the sweet spot for your style shooting. I went to lighter bands with wider taper because is was still a lighter draw and the width of the bands added some longevity. Currently I shoot 24or 25 to 18 .50 gong chi and it shoots great for me.

  • @stevensbox9625
    @stevensbox9625 6 месяцев назад +2

    New to the hobby. Strangly addicted (recently retired). Great tips. Always felt my release was my weakness. God's speed.

  • @MrChukk1
    @MrChukk1 2 года назад +5

    Wow. Your advice on having an "open pouch" and a relaxed hand have lead to the biggest improvement in my accuracy and consistency. I've have only been shooting for 3 weeks, doing at least 100 shots per day, and watching lots and lots of RUclips videos, but THIS was by far the most helpful to me.
    I've just built a catch box similar to your barrel, and I look forward to watching the rest of your videos and spending many more hours with my slingshot.
    Liked and subscribed!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      Hey man thanks for the support. I hope you will stick around. I will do my best to keep some interesting vids coming. I am glad this video helped you out man. Thanks for stoppin in.

  • @Rogers_Outdoor_Adventures
    @Rogers_Outdoor_Adventures 6 месяцев назад +1

    Boy you’re definitely on point!!!! 👍

  • @neversleepagain3922
    @neversleepagain3922 3 года назад +2

    i almost never comment, but as a shooter, i think follow his lessons. they condense all the other info into one.

  • @richardarmitage1325
    @richardarmitage1325 9 месяцев назад +1

    Great vid , thanks for taking the time,very helpful

  • @airmojo
    @airmojo 5 месяцев назад

    Excellent video !
    I've only been shooting since mid-2023, and really love shooting slingshots... I did archery with my father when I was about 5 years until I was in my mid-20s... got away from it due to other interests and getting married... now retired... been into spring-piston airguns for a couple of decades now, and have a nice 42 foot shooting range in my basement... perfect for setting up a slingshot target, & really enjoying it !
    If I were to add a 4th component, it would be breathing, which is really important for everything one does (I'm also a harmonica player).
    Deep breath through your nose using your diaphragm while drawing the bands, pause, aim, release and slow breath out (nose or mouth).
    A few practice breaths before starting to shoot always helps too... helps getting you relaxed... good for your blood pressure too !
    I really enjoy your channel !

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks, man. I like to hold my breath too before my release. Typically my whole shot hold is 3 seconds. Once I extend my arm I hold while aiming. Once I am on target I let it go.

  • @shovelhead8
    @shovelhead8 3 года назад +1

    When I was shooting a lot, we used to shoot sticks and stones against the bank. You could see where the shot went. Great help. I would have never have thought of the open pouch. Bad posture you can hear the ball hit the top rail of the fence. Thank you for the tips, Mark. Stay safe and stay cool

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Yup that helps for sure. As long as you have an idea how far you missed you can make corrections. Good to hear from you my friend. Stay safe.

  • @morati1963
    @morati1963 3 года назад +1

    Only been at at this since April Mark but I find myself going back to your vids all the time for tutorials. Thanks so much for posting! Hope to be as good accuracy wise as you one day....

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Nothing special about what I do. I am just obsessed and practice all my free time. I think my limited archery background helped me out.

  • @dansigmon1559
    @dansigmon1559 3 года назад

    Thanks. Great tips for this newbie.

  • @JohnVentarino-ey5ln
    @JohnVentarino-ey5ln 6 месяцев назад

    Very very good informative video I really mean that buddy. I tend to keep my elbow low because my dam shoulder always hurts me from a car accident I was in, but now I know why I get fork hits sometimes now I can really believe you saying this it makes so much sence. Thank you very much my friend.

  • @canvandal4503
    @canvandal4503 3 года назад +2

    Brother! Great tutorial! I think you’ve found your calling! 👊

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Thanks my friend!

  • @sosteve9113
    @sosteve9113 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for these tips,going to try them out

  • @canvandal4503
    @canvandal4503 3 года назад

    The band set advice was dead on! Great advice!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Thanks buddy.

  • @signptr
    @signptr 3 года назад

    Thank you for the details great help

  • @crusty3260
    @crusty3260 3 года назад

    Wonderful advice for the paper!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Thanks man.

  • @leystate
    @leystate 2 месяца назад

    Thank you very much for your work 🙏🙏🙏

  • @tomgulding1774
    @tomgulding1774 Год назад

    Thanks a lot, your videos are the best to learn slingshot shooting right from the beginning! Very well done! 👍👍

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Год назад

      Thanks man. I appreciate that. I'm happy you find these videos useful.

  • @TT-id3dp
    @TT-id3dp 3 года назад

    Solid work

  • @sjeter61
    @sjeter61 3 года назад +1

    that pouch hold you showed in brand new to me, Im gonna try it tonight, you have some great tips , Im subbing!! thanks

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Thanks man. I appreciate the support man.

  • @user-nd4be4qm2t
    @user-nd4be4qm2t 7 месяцев назад

    Great content as usual. Very important tips and advices. Very valuable!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  7 месяцев назад

      Thanks man.

  • @norbertsoukup8397
    @norbertsoukup8397 3 года назад

    Thank you very much for this vid. Great tips.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      My pleasure man I'm glad you find it useful.

  • @billshuey7422
    @billshuey7422 4 месяца назад

    Best ever video!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  4 месяца назад

      Thanks man

  • @mikehallows6992
    @mikehallows6992 Год назад

    Hi there, this is the best advice on this subject I've found on RUclips, Thanks so much. Mike from the UK.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Год назад

      Thanks Mike, I'm glad you found the video useful.

  • @LezionixChitarra
    @LezionixChitarra 15 дней назад

    Really good video 🤟🤟🤟

  • @merchantsvillage
    @merchantsvillage 9 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @Jubular
    @Jubular 3 года назад

    Solid advice, all second nature to me now. Really well explained video this one.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Thanks man. I am glad you found it usefull.

  • @MG3Angling
    @MG3Angling 3 года назад +1

    im glad I found this channel def subscribed, great content 👌🏽👌🏽

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Hey thanks man I am glad you are enjoying the channel. Drop a comment any time.

  • @Zerpersande
    @Zerpersande Год назад

    You shoot a slingshot like I play golf.
    If it doesn’t land where you want it to, you have to figure it out. Exactly.
    So many golfers at the range are just hitting ball after ball. They’re just practicing their bad habits. Getting better at hitting bad shots. And you don’t get ‘another shot’ in the course. I can see part of your physical pre-shot routine. There’s probably something similar going on in your head.
    Enjoying your clips a lot.

  • @N0rthGym
    @N0rthGym 3 года назад

    great tips ... thanks for sharing :)

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      You are so welcome!

  • @zwillenfink9729
    @zwillenfink9729 3 года назад +1

    great video and great tips my friend😊👍

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Thanks brother.

  • @sixgunstew3127
    @sixgunstew3127 3 года назад

    Great tips mark I really enjoy your vids! Your a great teacher!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Hey thanks man. I'm just trying to pass on some info I figured out through trial and error. I don't know any shooters personally so learning this stuff took longer than it should have. I hope this helps out some folks.

  • @stuart3744
    @stuart3744 3 года назад

    Thanks for the tips, new to slingshots and think my accuracy failing may be pouch grip so going to give it a try👍

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Cool man, careful it is addictive. Shoot me a message if you have any questions.

  • @saldomino1639
    @saldomino1639 Месяц назад

    Thank you so much for your advice I need it I started out several months ago I love the way you explain it you break it down great video !

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Месяц назад

      My pleasure Sal. I hope the video helped

    • @saldomino1639
      @saldomino1639 Месяц назад

      @@ATOMark
      It sure did Mark very much so !

  • @kanatislings9307
    @kanatislings9307 2 года назад

    Great lesson.,I enjoy all your enthusiasm and knowledge..much obliged !

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      Hey thanks man. I am happy you enjoyed the content.

  • @MrGizmoto
    @MrGizmoto 3 года назад

    glad I found this. I was about to dismiss, believing I have first suggestion already done, but posture and bands weight makes a lot of sense that I've suspected but didn't check thoroughly, like with a camera.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      I still check in from time to time and and video shooting sessions. Keeps me from developing bad habits.

  • @edmcgugan2079
    @edmcgugan2079 3 года назад

    Excellent video. Good solid info there friend. Nice backyard. No snow! Agree on the powerful bands. Seen the same in archery. A lot of people over bow and their form falls apart cause they cannot handle the poundage yet.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Yup me too. The best is to slowly work your way up. For those that are getting into archery I usually reccomend a takedown recurve. You can usually buy different weight limbs to work your way up. Luckily slingshot bands are much cheaper. Lol

  • @eagleeyeviewimages
    @eagleeyeviewimages 3 года назад

    Excellent

  • @Seerwealth
    @Seerwealth 3 года назад

    Wisdom cannot be purchased, it can be earned. Your way is a correct way.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Thanks buddy. I will add more to this play list as I figure things out.

  • @simontanner
    @simontanner 3 года назад

    Great informative video thanks mark 👍

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      My pleasure buddy. Have a great weekend.

    • @simontanner
      @simontanner 3 года назад

      You too stay safe

  • @kieranmeikleham1687
    @kieranmeikleham1687 3 года назад

    Great video as usual pal. I shoot my bands the other way around, bands making a V right at the pouch. Not too sure if it makes any difference, you should try it out to see if there is any difference. If so maybe do a video on it

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Weather the v is on top or bottom I don't thinknit makes a differents. As long as your bands are set up for ott on an ott frame or ttf on a ttf frame. Simple shots bands seem to be set up for ttf frames and I don't like them on ott frames at all. I prefer to tie my own bands for this reason .

  • @nanoo1579
    @nanoo1579 7 месяцев назад

    🎉🎉❤

  • @charlescampbell1319
    @charlescampbell1319 3 года назад +1

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻a very informative video there Mark......great tips.....2 Gamechange r tips for me there(I hope so anyway)......+++jumped to .62 bands and found it difficult to hold on the bone ......so bad form followed....thanks soooo much for doing that vid bro🤙🏻🤙🏻

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      This one was for you brother. I hope it helps. I wish someone had put this information out when I started out. It would have saved me lots of money in bands.

    • @charlescampbell1319
      @charlescampbell1319 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark ...Mark...you're a man of your word...u did the vid...and I'm grateful....I'm gonna try those tips later .....and as u say....I've never seen the issue addressed before....I think I speak for all the newbie guys here when I say THANK YOU VERY MUCH bro👏👏🤙🤙and take care..

  • @hankvana2149
    @hankvana2149 2 года назад

    Just found your channel - great stuff! Nice to watch a slingshot video where the host has a Canadian accent EH! Cheers from Perth Ontario!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      Good to meet you Hank. I've been to perth before nice town. I'm just outside Montreal Quebec.. I am glad you are enjoying the content. What do you shoot?

    • @hankvana2149
      @hankvana2149 2 года назад

      @@ATOMark Hi Mark, As a kid (I grew up in Pierrefonds) I shot homemade slingshots, bows and pelletguns, now in my second childhood (I'm retired) I am back to making slingshots, bows and shooting pellet guns 😀 . Don't have any commercial slingshots, I shoot both OTT & TTF slingshots that I make from Buckthorn (my favorite wood), Maple, Elm or Birch. I make some traditional forked slingshots (like the ones I used as a kid) but most are custom carved to suit the shape of my hand. Recently I've started doing some research to get some ideas for different designs and to see how people are making their bands and stuff. I really like that jig to attach the band to the pouch. I'll have to make something similar as I have been doing it the hard way LOL! I'll be watching more of your videos - thanks for posting! Take care!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      @@hankvana2149 damn hank you and I may have been neighbors. I was Pierrefonds guy too. A Ma Baie to be exact. I spent most of my time in the woods back there doing the same things. Lol

    • @hankvana2149
      @hankvana2149 2 года назад

      @@ATOMark I was further west, Rue de Savoie (between Sourcers and Saint John's). At that time (70s), the whole area north of the tracks was bush and fields with lots of small game. It's been 20 years since I visited there, see (by Google maps) that half of my old stomping grounds are all built up with roads and houses. Saw in one of your videos that you throw axes... yeah, axes, knives, atlal, do that to 😀

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      @Hank Vana2 I like to dabble with axes and knives and bows. I used to shoot a lot as a kid too. Really good times. I should do a get to know ATO video some day. Could be fun to walk down memory lane again.i Know where Savoie is. I went to Riverdale. Later I lived near there too. I guess you spent some time at the train Bridge like most teens did.

  • @andrewtalamas
    @andrewtalamas 3 года назад

    at 4:25 you talk about curving the pouch and not being predictable. i was having a bad time shooting with small framed slingshots and bbs. they were very inconsistent on the vertical plane. even though the anchor point was always the same i had a response from gzk to upper my pouch to lower the shot but i realized that tilting thw pouch can be predictable and very helpfull to know. Now for the slingshot community if you tilt your thumb down the shot wil.go.down if your thumb goes up your shot will also go up. give it a try. that way your anchor point dosent have to change when you change slingshots.

    • @andrewtalamas
      @andrewtalamas 3 года назад

      on a gangster hold

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      The point of this segment of the video is inconsistencies with your anchor point. If you always shoot speed bumping the ball you will be accurate and consistant. But if one shot you don't and the next shot you do you will have accuracy problems. So the key is being consistant with your movements. Game keeper John is a guy who holds the pouch in front of the ball and he is an excellent shot but he is consistant.

    • @andrewtalamas
      @andrewtalamas 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark i agree with what you are saying cosistency is key and everything you mention is correct. all im saying is the tilt of the pouch will raise or lower your shot it dosent neccesarily have to be pinched infront of the ball. and knowing this makes you more.concious on your pouch release. Dont get me wrong, your video is spot on correct.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      @@andrewtalamas yes sir agreed. I didn't want to go into all that especially for people starting out. Too much in either direction can cause fork hits. Or if the tweak of the pouch is different each time it can cause problems. For experienced shooters this is a great tool but for someone just starting out it can be chaos. Lol

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      I like these comments. They get the brain turning. 👍👍

  • @coyoteslings
    @coyoteslings 2 года назад

    How much money do you estimate you've spent on slingshot stuff. Great vid

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад +1

      Lol....... I don't know but the answer i would give is way too much.

  • @marctull3596
    @marctull3596 3 года назад

    Excellent advice - thank you! A pinch pouch helped me eliminate I had a lot of the problems that you describe. I also cut bands from resistance bands - cheap and light.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      They are easy to find in a pinch and work reasonably well.

  • @royzzl
    @royzzl 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing! Very helpful!
    By the way,I'm looking for the titan hunter,can you tell me where can I buy it?On line store?

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      Send Chris a message on Facebook Messenger or Instagram ( catapult carnage) he makes them and ships them out.

    • @royzzl
      @royzzl 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark Thank you so much for shshating

  • @qutube100
    @qutube100 3 года назад

    Lovely stuff, but if i pull straight at the elbow (horizontal) i literally have to turn my hand over and release finger up (upside down to you if you will) cos my arms is too long, but if i tuck my elbow in as you say my release is all over the shop, thanks for the pointers though vicar very useful!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      There are many that twist the bands at their anchor point and it works great for them. I do the same when I shoot butterfly. Are you a short draw guy or long draw?

    • @qutube100
      @qutube100 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark Short draw mouth anchor mostly but have never been able to straighten my elbow to horizontal my hand just doesn't sit right without being painfully twisted as i have very long arms (36inch draw) so i have taken an upside down release and it seems to be ok thus far i still envy your accuracy!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      @@qutube100 ya body mechanics are not universal thats for sure. I don't think it matters where an anchor point is or which way you hold the pouch as long as it leaves your hand without deflection. Keep doing what you are doing if its working brother.

  • @paulkwan2881
    @paulkwan2881 3 года назад

    My fork hits are gone! Thanks Mark.😃

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад +1

      I'm glad it helped man.

    • @paulkwan2881
      @paulkwan2881 3 года назад

      @@ATOMark You are the best bro!

  • @MangaGamified
    @MangaGamified 2 года назад +1

    1:16 what do you call those washers or gazkets around your screws / bolts? I really like the look been searching for them.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      Lol I really don't know what they are called.

  • @Facewizard13
    @Facewizard13 3 года назад

    Thanks for the video. I guess I've got a lot to work on with my release. I uploaded a few short videos of me shooting, maybe you could give them a look?

  • @MangaGamified
    @MangaGamified 2 года назад

    This is a tough challenge, I ain't have a vice grip, unless I quick shoot, I can't maintain that V opening for a moment

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад

      What bands do you shoot?

  • @ianpearce78
    @ianpearce78 2 года назад

    Great shooting buddy, don't you do any hunting? I can here ducks and geese in the video.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  2 года назад +1

      I have my Bow hunting licence but it is illegal to hunt with a slingshot in my province. It is legal to hunt with cattys in Ontario. So I am looking into getting licensed there. It isn't very far to go for me and I think it will make good videos if I can find some land.

  • @happyhanger5932
    @happyhanger5932 3 года назад +1

    8:26 and slow down video to 0.25. Your ammo went straight to the right after the fork hit :D

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      Wow thats impressive that you were able to trach that down. I didn't even feel it hit the fork. Lol 😆

  • @armandogonzales9304
    @armandogonzales9304 Год назад

    That 2 finger hold with the fore finger and the middle finger. I am going to see if it is for me.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Год назад

      Let me know how it works out for you.

  • @tomritter493
    @tomritter493 3 года назад

    Mark tagged ya buddy new video let me know if you want to

  • @wojpyz
    @wojpyz 3 года назад

    Just quick technical question.
    Can I put 23mm bands on 20mm fork tip?
    Scut lt

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      I am not sure. I have tried it but found it distracting and didn't like it. I have seen guys on RUclips fold bands and tie them on.

  • @danielgreen3715
    @danielgreen3715 Год назад

    Everything has to be in Harmony ! same Anchor point same relaxed pinch grip and Smoothly does it every time ! ..well pretty much when it all comes together its good!

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Год назад +1

      Yes sir. Staying relaxed is a big thing for me.

  • @TheHarleyhillbilly
    @TheHarleyhillbilly 3 года назад

    How many yards were you shooting in this video.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  3 года назад

      A little over 10 meters. 35 feet. I practice regulation distance 10m and 20m although I'm not too good at 20 yet.

  • @ryankanters4385
    @ryankanters4385 Месяц назад

    I see allot of people on youtube aiming straight to the target, but i noticed that i need to aim a little lower from the target to hit my target, is that a release problem or just a distance thing?

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Месяц назад

      This one was a last minute live. I had some time and went with it. It was fun

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Месяц назад +1

      It might be a frame size problem. I have a video on frame width and anchor widths. It explains this very well.

    • @ryankanters4385
      @ryankanters4385 Месяц назад

      @@ATOMark ahh found the video! I will check that one out! Thanks

  • @armandogonzales9304
    @armandogonzales9304 Год назад

    I hear birds in the background.

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  Год назад

      Ya this was my old camera. It was good but I picked up the highway noise too much. So I got the new mic

  • @SonoraSlinger
    @SonoraSlinger 7 месяцев назад

    Good morning from the Sonoran Desert 🏜️
    As a new slinger, i found this helped alot. Release is not easily covered on video, and you did a fantastic job describing the little details

    • @ATOMark
      @ATOMark  7 месяцев назад

      I'm am happy you found the video useful