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IronicBread t1_ixyv8jg wrote

Reply to comment by Selrisitai in TIL that many pro archers use surprise release mechanisms to prevent themselves from anticipating and reacting to the impending impact. by broogernavn

These are pro's so I think they know better than your pop lmao

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donald7773 t1_ixz51df wrote

Yes and no. The article is discussing compound bow shooting, which uses a release mechanism. The commenter here is discussing a traditional/recurve bow which uses your fingers. The proper way to shoot a recurve bow is to have a consistent release point. You never draw and hold a traditional bow like you see in movies or video games. You release once you touch that release point, or start over.

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IronicBread t1_ixz95c9 wrote

Right, but they're saying it's ridiculous, which it isn't as the pros know what they're doing.

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