Casual Hill Style Shooting..Pure Joy!

The casual style of shooting is definitely my favorite.

Archery has been a passion of mine since I was just a little kid, and it was always just sort of planking around.

I got into there for a while with Rob Green, where the competition side of archery and learning ““ the proper way to shoot, ripped the joy from me. I am now back to just my casual style shooting and it is so fun.

I have to do the opposite, cause if I miss I have to go thru my checklist for an answer.. Definitely enjoy your videos though..

I'm moving to the same style myself. More instinctive and less frill!

If it makes it enjoyable an fun you won’t have to make yourself shoot you will want to! At least that’s how it works for me, thanks for sharing JIK

Good stuff RC!
I agree. If I start thinking too much I can’t hit the broadside of a barn! The key for me is find the spot and bare down.

You make it look easy ! Reducing your intake of grains, sugar and oil will reduce or completely eliminate joint pain. Great work on your journey to better health!

Ed’s philosophy, if’in I’m thinking about the shot process, I not shoot my best!

I've shot that hill style with a recurve and it will work.But I didn't like the movement . But I would shoot every day .Shooting 3 arrows everyday will make a difference. I need to get back in this habit. How beautiful the flight of the arrow is when you enjoy what your doing. The Bow and arrow becomes a part of you

Boy you and I are a lot alike, haha!! I too, messed up an opportunity on a very nice buck at about 10 yards...broadside!! And I was using a bow with training wheels!! I'm also trying to lose weight by eating different, but like you, my daily routines haven't changed. Just my eating......and man that's the hardest thing I've ever done!!! Keep cranking out the videos, we like em!

That's the way I learned to shoot and it is the easiest and most enjoyable way. Only thing is the recurves and montana longbows don't work that well with that style because of the grip.

Nate's blog has some shooting technique tidbits that he's shared from his time with John. Its about about being fluid. I enjoy and practice both styles. Sometimes in a hunting situation, you may need to hold for a few seconds to get that shot you were expecting to happen sooner. Sometimes you need to get one off much quicker.

Amen and Amen. I too missed a buck in Kansas at literally spitting distance. Why? Because of all the things you said. I had a complete meltdown! This year I am back to swing draw - looking at the spot to full draw and "letting her eat." No more seeing the arrow - just what I want to hit. I could not agree more with "it feels good again!" AND I'm hitting where I am looking! God bless you!

I shoot the same way. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

Good video Rob. I have just started using this style with a recurve and a hybrid longbow after watching a video by greyarcher. It feels more natural, more enjoyable and just works. I get better arrow alignment so the left and right of my groups is greatly improved, it is easier to engage back muscles in the draw. It requires less thinking and is more fun. Still getting used to it and don't get much time to shoot, but it is the style that works best for me. Worth trying. By the way, I shoot 2 under with my fingers angled across the string. Enjoy videos like this, trying to glean useful tips on shooting this style. Thanks Rob, blessings upon you and your family.

Looking good. You'll get around better and for longer carrying less weight.

Great simple advice.

Excellent! Simple Wins everytime. Especially in hunting.

Congratulations with your weight loss success!

Robert, Amen Brother! And, The Lord do also "Speak" in mysterious ways! But you have no idea of how we've traveled a very similar path together, "Still Small Voice" between us! But back to the Casual Simplicity? I haven't shot my bow in about 2 weeks! But, it's just a tool, that's important to both us! So, worthy of serious work!
Let it eat!

I have found the same thing! A couple arrows with Judo points, a few old punky pieces of firewood and I have found my evening routine before heading in for the night. It’s very relaxing and mind clearing to concentrate on where you want to hit and let your mind, body and bow do the rest! It’s almost meditative! Shooting has become joyful again and not just a mechanical sequence.

Enjoy the art of the bow and arrow brothers and sisters!

Have a great day Robert!

Always cool stuff on your videos.

Purely traditional....longbow, wood arrows and split finger

All those mental checks on "technical" things are for practice and then mostly for the specific points that need attention. Not a lot different than what Schultz had to say about all the hours Hill had them practice form.

Feeling stressed or "coming apart" isn't inherent to any specific shooting style that I know of. It's something you do to yourself.

Casual, i Love it

Thanks for the video!

I like my broadheads vertical also. I do not want to see them. Some say nobody really shoots instinctive. The closer I get the better I shoot. It was dark out and I wanted to shoot an arrow in my shop. I had a block target sitting on the floor and I took a shot at about 3 yards. I made a good shot. How do you gap at 3 yards? That's what tells me that I do not use the point of the arrow for a reference. I practice form and getting to full draw and just proper back tension etc but as you mentioned, when it comes time to shoot at a critter, all that has to happen without thinking about anything but focusing on the spot. I'm like you. That makes me happy. Overthinking will get me in trouble every time.

I’m literally uploading a very similar video as I’m watching this lol. I’m trying a more fluid style of shooting my ASL. I’ve tried them all. Anchor, feather to nose, etc. Nothing is working as well as just picking a spot and going with the flow! And I’m more accurate at ranges just like you said. It just feels more natural, at least with the ASL. I’m very surprised how I’m getting similar or better accuracy. And you’re right; it’s a ton more fun. In fact, I think I even say I’m “channeling my inner Robert Carter” in the video lol. Thanks again for the vid.

I like what you said about counting our blessings. My late father-in-law always said, " if I count all my blessings, I'll never have time for complaining."
Thanks for the shooting advice.

It is all about having fun when shooting, totally having fun, being relaxed and enjoying it. When it becomes work, you've lost the simple pure fun. Making it where you don't want to quit shooting. Why shooting a tennis ball and chasing it all over a yard or a field is so fun. shoot with a blunt, on an arrow or a flu flu. shoot from where your arrow ends up to where the ball stops. a much smaller ball forces you to focus smaller. make a game out of it. the ideal small target would be about 1/2" diameter, about marble size. something replaceable and not messy. practice very close, once shot a copperhead in the head between my feet. Master the close with tiny stuff, then a deer is like shooting an elephant LOL. Make it fun and keep it fun. Kind of like the Plan of Salvation, very simple and easy. Thanks Robert

Looking good Mr Carter. Thanks for all the tips. I think by the Fall you'll be in Ram shape.

Love it. I have a funny story about trying to hunt a starling. A group moved into my yard and started taking over one of the bird houses. I have been trying to get them with my bow, they are wily little things holy moly. Anyways I was working on "proper form" for about two weeks before this. Trying to get perfect back tension, hit anchor and expand etc. Was working good standing in front of a hay bale. When I went to shoot at the starling it felt like I have never shot a bow in my life before. I was so focused on form and trying to get that perfect draw length and back tension that I must have developed a little bit of target panic. The shot went absolutely crazy, probably one of the worst shots I have ever made. All because I was so focused on "proper form" instead of just focusing on the spot and letting it rip. Keeping it simple is the name of the game. Great video 😊🙏

Sounds like someone running for office in your neighborhood! ( donkey)

Doing what "feels right" and what works for you is the most important aspect of traditional archery , in my humble opinion. Too much "thinking" never helped me improve my shooting !

Immediately sub'd and thank you. Due to an old shoulder injury, my form is not a thing of beauty-but I sure do enjoy shooting my long bow. Your discipline with the "fork and spoon" reminded me of an old saying: "you can't out train your diet." Good video.