Pulling to the left

[JeremyClifford]

Hi

I started archery last September and was progressing well, unfortunately my left shoulder (I am right handed) became frozen, which as you can imagine messed up my progress.

Mostly sorted now and am back on track, my current problem is my arrows seem to go to the right, I have moved my sight in to compensate but would to cure the underlying problem.

I am shooting a recurve.

Has anyone experienced a similar problem?

[geoffretired]

If you are recoverying from a shoulder injury, you could be "nursing" that shoulder and possibly collapsing to the right at the point of release.
If that could be the case, have someone stand directly behind you so you are between them and your target. If your bow shoulder collapses to the right they should see it.

[JeremyClifford]

Ok, I will get one of the coaches to assist.

Thanks for the input.

[wheeljem]

I suffered a similar thing when I changed to a more powerful bow. After much buggering about and changing my aiming point I realised that I was locking out my left elbow. As soon as I put a slight bend back in my arm the problem went away.

[JeremyClifford]

Interesting, I think I keep my arm bent slightly but will check, won't get out there till Saturday though