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Quick Reference List: Shooting Problems 

Problem

Cause

Observations

How to Fix It
Peeking Following the arrow Right rear position Keep eyes on the center
Moving Head Back position Shut eyes after releasing
Moving bow hand when arrow is released Imagine sight in mind
Body Tension Bad body alignment Front position Have someone tell you problem
Too much tension throughout the body Back position Practice in front of mirror or with partner.
String placement with the hand Work on relaxation
Too much bow hand tension Relax
Creeping Not enough back muscle tension Back position Have someone watch you 
Work on mimetic
Work out back muscle tension
Plucking Too much movement of the string hand when arrow is released Front position Have someone watch you
Too much on the follow-through Back position Use back muscles more
Not enough back position Keep index finger on the nock during follow-through
Canting Bad bow hand position Back position Look at video and this one.
Bad bow arm and front shoulder position Fix the bow hand position
Ease up on the bow hand
Align bow with vertical object before the shot
String Fingers Too much tension on base knuckles Front position Relax knuckles