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jbgoodstok · 07-05-2017, 07:41 PM

My fingers are starting to feel a little tender - been shooting between 7-10 rounds a day(12 each rd) - not all at once but over 2-3 different times a day - do I stop - lay off or keep it up with maybe just cutting back to 5-6 rds a day - suggestions? thx

DRT · 07-05-2017, 07:42 PM

Get a better tab or glove.

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jbgoodstok · 07-05-2017, 07:47 PM

OK thanks - recommendation? Got a Neets but it is looking a little worn...

jerp · 07-05-2017, 07:54 PM

Might want to back off just a bit until your fingers get conditioned. It is common for them to be sore for a while when starting out. Also, make sure you are taking a deep hook. If you are trying to draw with your fingertips they will be very sore. If you are unfamiliar, Google "archery deep hook" - it makes a big difference.

DRT · 07-05-2017, 08:06 PM

Bear Paw Speed Glove

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jbgoodstok · 07-05-2017, 08:28 PM

Thank you - very much - both of you -

DRT · 07-05-2017, 08:34 PM

No problem. Try some Orajel on your fingers. It will numb them a little.

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shortstroke 91 · 07-05-2017, 08:35 PM

If you're shooting several arrows at a time it might also help to just take 1 out to practice. Gives you a little forced break between shots.

Randy Madden · 07-05-2017, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jerp

Might want to back off just a bit until your fingers get conditioned. It is common for them to be sore for a while when starting out. Also, make sure you are taking a deep hook. If you are trying to draw with your fingertips they will be very sore. If you are unfamiliar, Google "archery deep hook" - it makes a big difference.

This ^^^

KenWood · 07-05-2017, 09:38 PM

Look up Jeff kavenaugh or how ever you spell it. He has a great video on the deep hook. Jeffer has many instructional videos that help in a lot of aspects.

jbgoodstok · 07-05-2017, 10:10 PM

OK thanks for the great tips and ideas - really helps -jb

jbgoodstok · 07-06-2017, 09:01 AM

Been watching Jeff Kavanaugh and his daughter's you tube videos - pretty amazing - really good and useful information - thanks for that tip

Smokeater · 07-06-2017, 09:21 AM

All the above.+ When you start forcing it just for the numbers and your hurtin', your form is out the window. Better whoa it up a tad!

SwampRabbit · 07-06-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jerp

Might want to back off just a bit until your fingers get conditioned. It is common for them to be sore for a while when starting out. Also, make sure you are taking a deep hook. If you are trying to draw with your fingertips they will be very sore. If you are unfamiliar, Google "archery deep hook" - it makes a big difference.

This! 100 arrows a day is quite a bit. Especially if you are starting out and working yourself up. Your fingers will adapt, but it takes time. Also, make sure you are holding the string properly with a hook. You can still get string wear on your fingertips when you hook, and that is where you need to look at your tab fit or glove thickness, etc.

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Originally Posted by shortstroke 91

If you're shooting several arrows at a time it might also help to just take 1 out to practice. Gives you a little forced break between shots.

And this as well. Honestly, shooting a dozen arrow groups (at least that is what it sounds like you are doing) can be more harmful to your development that beneficial. 1 arrow is good because the time it takes to walk and pull that arrow gives your muscles time to relax before the next shot. It allows your brain time to think about the previous shot, etc. I shoot max about 4 arrows at a time between pulls, just because there are times when you do want to practice shooting groups or that many shots in a short time period.

BTW, welcome to TBH and the trad forum

SwampRabbit · 07-06-2017, 10:57 AM

. double post

jbgoodstok · 07-06-2017, 11:19 AM

Excellent - thanks for the information -good skill training set up sure - I am so thankful for all your help and suggestions -JB

White Falcon · 07-06-2017, 02:55 PM

Try just shooting 12 arrows every day, or every other day. More isn't better, form is more important than # of shots.

JEFFRO · 07-06-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgoodstok

OK thanks - recommendation? Got a Neets but it is looking a little worn...

me too, but weve been maried for 36 years, i got to keep her...

SwampRabbit · 07-06-2017, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JEFFRO

me too, but weve been maried for 36 years, i got to keep her...

LOL

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jbgoodstok · 07-10-2017, 03:08 PM

Ok time a little follow up - took a breather - more Jeff K videos really like his string on target idea - fingers feeling much better - thanks for the tips and ideas - what a valuable resource for all - esp we less informed - put a BOA small fry on my Sarrels Proto - amzing
difference - better groupings too - thanks again everyone for all your help - JB

07-05-2017, 07:41 PM	#1
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	Sore fingers My fingers are starting to feel a little tender - been shooting between 7-10 rounds a day(12 each rd) - not all at once but over 2-3 different times a day - do I stop - lay off or keep it up with maybe just cutting back to 5-6 rds a day - suggestions? thx Last edited by jbgoodstok; 07-05-2017 at 07:44 PM.

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07-05-2017, 07:42 PM	#2
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Get a better tab or glove. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

07-05-2017, 07:47 PM	#3
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	OK thanks - recommendation? Got a Neets but it is looking a little worn...

07-05-2017, 07:54 PM	#4
jerp Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Shackleford Co.	Might want to back off just a bit until your fingers get conditioned. It is common for them to be sore for a while when starting out. Also, make sure you are taking a deep hook. If you are trying to draw with your fingertips they will be very sore. If you are unfamiliar, Google "archery deep hook" - it makes a big difference.

07-05-2017, 08:06 PM	#5
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	Bear Paw Speed Glove Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

07-05-2017, 08:28 PM	#6
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	Thank you - very much - both of you -

07-05-2017, 08:34 PM	#7
DRT Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Hunt In: Jones and San Saba Counties and Missouri	No problem. Try some Orajel on your fingers. It will numb them a little. Sent from my SM-J710MN using Tapatalk

07-05-2017, 08:35 PM	#8
shortstroke 91 Eight Point Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Unites States of TEXAS	If you're shooting several arrows at a time it might also help to just take 1 out to practice. Gives you a little forced break between shots.

07-05-2017, 09:38 PM	#10
KenWood Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Llano Hunt In: Llano and Runnels county	Look up Jeff kavenaugh or how ever you spell it. He has a great video on the deep hook. Jeffer has many instructional videos that help in a lot of aspects.

07-05-2017, 10:10 PM	#11
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	OK thanks for the great tips and ideas - really helps -jb

07-06-2017, 09:01 AM	#12
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	Been watching Jeff Kavanaugh and his daughter's you tube videos - pretty amazing - really good and useful information - thanks for that tip

07-06-2017, 10:57 AM	#15
SwampRabbit Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tomball, TX Hunt In: Hill Country & East Texas	. double post

07-06-2017, 09:21 AM	#13
Smokeater Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clifton,Tx Hunt In: Tree	All the above.+ When you start forcing it just for the numbers and your hurtin', your form is out the window. Better whoa it up a tad!

07-06-2017, 11:19 AM	#16
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	Excellent - thanks for the information -good skill training set up sure - I am so thankful for all your help and suggestions -JB

07-06-2017, 02:55 PM	#17
White Falcon Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Holly Lake Ranch Hunt In: East Tx. and Anywhere I can!	Try just shooting 12 arrows every day, or every other day. More isn't better, form is more important than # of shots.

07-10-2017, 03:08 PM	#20
jbgoodstok Four Point Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NE Nevada Hunt In: NV and AZ	Ok time a little follow up - took a breather - more Jeff K videos really like his string on target idea - fingers feeling much better - thanks for the tips and ideas - what a valuable resource for all - esp we less informed - put a BOA small fry on my Sarrels Proto - amzing difference - better groupings too - thanks again everyone for all your help - JB