What does anchor mean in archery?

Anchoring occurs when you pull your bow to full draw, align your arm and shoulder muscles to hold it solidly in place, and “anchor” your release hand on your face in a consistent place.

Where do you anchor your finger in archery?

A typical anchor point for barebow archers is to press their index finger to the corner of their mouth or on the canine tooth. Some archers choose a higher anchor point, which helps them aim with the tip of their arrow. An example is to touch your middle or ring finger to your canine tooth.

Should the bow string touch your face?

When you draw the bow and pull the bow string back, you’ll notice that it comes close to your face. The anchor point is a spot on your face that your bow string hand—or the string itself—should touch when you’re at full draw.

Where is a good anchor point?

A good anchor point has multiple points of contact, and at least one of them should be a hand bone touching a face bone. Bones are strong, consistent points of contact, which make them preferable to soft tissue.

What are the three basic bow designs?

There are many different kinds of bow shapes. However, most fall into three main categories: straight, recurve and compound.

What is the best anchor point for drawing a bow?

The anchor point may be the corner of your mouth, your cheekbone, or your chin. Practice will help you determine your best anchor point—one that’s both comfortable and provides the most accurate shooting. Your fingers should touch the same anchor point each time you draw the bow.

What are two common anchor points?

There are two very common anchor points that people use, these will help give you the accuracy and the aim that you are looking for;

Anchor Point – Corner Of The Mouth.
Anchor Point – Under The Jaw.
Anchor Points and Compound Bows.
1 – Practice, Practice and More Practice.
2 – Do NOT Dry Fire.