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How to Group Arrows Tighter: 9 Proven Fixes

Tight archery arrow grouping on target

Quick Answer: To group arrows tighter, fix the three things that cause 90% of scatter: an inconsistent anchor point, a tense bow hand, and a rushed release. Nail down one repeatable shot sequence, tune your arrow rest and nocking point so the bow shoots a clean arrow, and match your arrow spine to your draw […]

Proper Bow Grip: 7 Rules That Stop Torque

Proper bow grip in action — two archers at full draw on compound bows

Proper bow grip starts with the thumb pad at 45 degrees and stays relaxed through release. 7 rules to stop torque and tighten groups.

How to Hold a Bow: 7 Grip Fixes for Tighter Groups

How to hold a bow demonstrated by female compound archer at full draw

Most archers who can’t shrink groups beyond a paper plate at 30 yards don’t have a sight problem. They have a grip problem. Here’s how to hold a bow without killing accuracy — 7 grip fixes for tighter groups on compound and recurve.