Hey guys ever since i went to this secondary anchor point of thumb knuckle in ear pocket i keep getting really bad string slap, any idea whats going on here? its hitting the inside of my forearm the brace height is correct

i think my bow arm is extended too much, before i draw when i pick it up my arm seems to extended, any tips how not to hyper extend the arm?

hand placement  

Take a look at that video.

i think i was locking my arm out, my hand placement is fine

Your bow arm elbow must be pointed in a 45 degree angle out from the ground. If you point the elbow 90 degrees to the ground and lock it you'll slap your forearm. We teach kids this as a starting basic form.

i was locking my elbow out and it was causing this, how can some shoot with a locked out elbow? i always get string slap no matter what my bow arm elbow position is in

No good coaches I know recommend a "LOCKED" elbow.  Arm straight and NOT LOCKED is how to do it.  A small amount of triceps tension will hold the arm straight.  IF you "LOCK" a joint you are telling nature that you are willing to sacrifice that joint for the effort at hand.

Recommendation:  DO NOT lock your elbow!!!!!

Arne

QuoteOriginally posted by moebow:
No good coaches I know recommend a "LOCKED" elbow.  Arm straight and NOT LOCKED is how to do it.  A small amount of triceps tension will hold the arm straight.  IF you "LOCK" a joint you are telling nature that you are willing to sacrifice that joint for the effort at hand.

Recommendation:  DO NOT lock your elbow!!!!!

Arne

Moe's advice is spot on. Go ask any weight lifter if locking out is bad for you and you will get a quick yes.

It destroy's your joints which do not repair nearly as fast as muscle tissue.

I would try going to the opposite extreme and bending the bow arm significantly and gradually work your way back to a slight bend.

This should get rid of your wrist slap issues as it did for me.

QuoteOriginally posted by forestdweller:
 

QuoteOriginally posted by moebow:
No good coaches I know recommend a "LOCKED" elbow.  Arm straight and NOT LOCKED is how to do it.  A small amount of triceps tension will hold the arm straight.  IF you "LOCK" a joint you are telling nature that you are willing to sacrifice that joint for the effort at hand.

Recommendation:  DO NOT lock your elbow!!!!!

Arne

Moe's advice is spot on. Go ask any weight lifter if locking out is bad for you and you will get a quick yes.

It destroy's your joints which do not repair nearly as fast as muscle tissue.

I would try going to the opposite extreme and bending the bow arm significantly and gradually work your way back to a slight bend.

This should get rid of your wrist slap issues as it did for me. [/b]