[Hodgelett]

Originally Posted by Jerry Tee

Modern recurves are designed to be shot with at least a long rod on. Also a long rod will make it a lot easier to use a sling preferablely a finger sling. Learn to shoot the bow with an open hand, let the sling catch the bow. That way the bow not affected by you gripping the bow. Shooting this way will for 95% of archers improve your accuracy
I agree that taking everything off the bow has a value as far as form goes for experienced archers but only after having learned how to shoot with an open hand as that is a vital bit of form. When you are happier with you performance with the bow fitted with a longrod and button and you can use a finger sling without grabbing at the bow ,then go back and see what you are like with out them and see if you have developed any from issues.

I've heard you shouldn't shoot with a longrod unless you have a sling. Is that a myth?