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My 13-yr old has gotten a little more serious this year about bowhunting....He has been shooting off and on for a few years.. I bought him an adult bow this year and he is taking it more serious.... He has actually been drawn for The HAAP Youth Hunt..

He shoots pretty well out to 20-yds... Conststency seems to be a problem...He may stack six arrows in a 6-inch circle, then the next round it will turn into a 20-inch circle...

I guess I get frustrated and he sees it.... Does anyone have any advice for a young archery hunter and teacher?

I was self taught....I read alot and listened alot... I wanted it really bad... I didnt have a teacher so that experience of being taught is not there....

Also does anyone have any articles to explain anchor point and consistency to a young mind?

Thanks...
 
For you, my best advice is patience. I know it's frustrating, especially between a father and son. My dad and I used to have the biggest arguments over stuff like that.

Also, shoot with him if you don't already. Maybe watching you will help him. But don't make him shoot with you all the time, just ask him if he wants to.

As for anchor point tell him to draw back, get comfortable, and find where your hand rests against his jawline. Then just tell him to draw back to that same spot every time.

And consistency, the best advice I could give is give him a dictionary and look up consistent. That's the most important concept to archery.

Most importantly, he's a 13 year old and your his father, arguments are gonna arise.
 
I taught my wife how to shoot. Lets just say that sometimes the best advice is none at all. Just make sure they are being safe and let them go. They ask questions when they get frustrated.
 
If you get frustrated and impatient you may end up denying yourself some great time spent with him. He will hit 16 some day and get too busy to shoot with Dad if there is too much conflict or pressure. Relax and look for tips together.
 

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