Shooting 100 Arrows EVERY DAY for 30 Days --- "The Improvement Experiment" 

I'm a professional coach, and you basically hit every major point on the nail, notably strength, form, consistency and tune, really enjoyed this video, so many people post videos, 'you have to do this that and the other', the long and short of it is if you can repeat what you're doing and you're strong enough, you will improve, you'll crush your goals, don't chase scores, they'll come by themselves. So many times people want to get better and expect a coach to sprinkle magic dust on them if you don't shoot a lot, don't expect to become an amazing archer. Great work.

Legit thought he was gonna say "day 1, hour 0" for a second

Here's a suggestion. It's almost like at the moment you release, you go from focusing on the target to trying to see the result of your shot. Totally forget about where the arrow hits the target. When you pull back and aim, let's call that "In the Zone". After you release, remain "In the Zone" for a split second or two longer. It kind of looks like your reaction the see the result of your shot might be tweaking your accuracy. It's like riding a motorcycle around a really long, wide curve. You keep your eyes fixed where you want your motorcycle to go, and not where you motorcycle is going. Your body will follow where your eyes lead you.

The master has failed more times than the novice has tried. Your video is still inspiring and you STILL improved.

Great improvement, Excellent discipline. My goal is to get out of bed before 8 for the next 30 days.... Wish me luck!

This is a great idea! I'll be featuring you in my build review series I'm starting, and i think I'll take part in this challenge as well as challenge my subscribers to take part. Thanks for the vid man.

Keep it up young man! Enjoy archery! Me : 100+ arrows a day for 300+ days a year for 35 years. Didn’t miss a day from 1985 to 2000. Missed days after I had kids.

Comes back from hunting. "Did you have any luck?" "Yep. I got 3 small pancakes."

It's funny how when the ego gets involved the score dropped. Archery it's a Zen thing, for sure.

Watching “the push” a few years ago was life changing. I went from a paper plate group at 30yds to a Copenhagen can at 30yds.

I've been shooting the SAME recurve bow for 52 years so I'd like to share a few thoughts, if I may. You need to realize the role that fletching plays in arrow accuracy is pretty critical. At the end you are shooting arrows that clearly should have been reflected about 1,000 shots ago! And you are hoping to shoot fantastic groups using arrows with worn out fletching? Not likely to happen! Rip the fletching off and reflect a batch of arrows, then shoot another 100 rounds for another week. I'm willing to bet you will hit your 350 at least once during that time with better fletching. But also be sure to check all your arrows for other defects too. An archer SHOULD check every single arrow before every shot. Things happen when you keep shooting the same arrows over and over. If you find any of your arrows have become twisted or bent, split anywhere, or have any other defects that could affect accuracy, discard them until you can repair or replace them. Check your bow every day before shooting too. Be sure the brace height hasn't become altered due to string stretch from so many shots. Be sure the string is in good shape and that essentially every part of your equipment is in top notch condition. Firing so many shots day after day wears down equipment and that alone will greatly reduce your consistency and accuracy. I believe you have enhanced your accuracy immensely but may be struggling with equipment that is not in the same good condition as it was 3,000 shots earlier! I don't blame the equipment, mind you, but it only makes sense to keep your equipment in tip top shape as you progress through so many shots in such a short time span. I trust you are shooting instinctively by focusing on the TARGET only and not trying to fix the gap between the arrow tip and the target. The principle that has long been shown to work BEST is for you to binge shoot like you have just done while focusing your eye ONLY on the target itself. Your body's muscle memory will "work out" the right actions needed to coordinate the draw, release, follow through, etc. so that you will hit the target once the muscles have shot enough repetitions to get a feel for where the arrow lands as your body makes slight adjustments. Don't try to over think it! Just relax, look dead at the target, and shoot. It is the same way you would shoot a basketball. You don't think about the shot mechanics. Your body just does the work for you. Same thing for throwing a football or baseball. It's pure hand-eye coordination that gives you success. The more you try to concentrate your mind on the task, the more you DEFEAT the efforts of your body to do the task from muscle memory. What to do from here? Just keep shooting a decent amount of arrows every single day from here on out. How many free throws does a basketball shooter need to shoot? They NEVER stop practicing. You will at some point reach a practical maximum for your ability. Just as you may never bowl a perfect game of 300, you may never shoot a perfect 500 archery score either. But you don't have to in order to be a great archer or a good bow hunter. You absolutely, beyond ANY doubt already can shoot well enough to consistently kill deer, turkey, or other game animals. Every shot doesn't have to be a perfect bulls eye. Any shot in that pie plate is capable of killing a deer and the vast majority of your shots easily hit the pie plate. I really enjoyed your video and wish you the best success in all your archery pursuits. You have also inspired me. I am going to do my own 30 day shooting test to see how much I can improve. I'm not sure I am going to be brave enough to post all of them on my channel however! We will see how it goes first. HA!

I’d like to see a the chart showing the improvement! What day on one axis and score on the other

One thing i see is your target, you need to replace your 1 inch bullseye when it not very visible, you are focusing on the 4 inch, you need to be locked on the 1 inch every shot, aim small miss small, good video tho, late bud!

I'm a random recreational archer and I realized how I could definitely improve. I am going to try to maintain daily practice, as well. I don't normally find these type of videos motivational, but your journey is very relatable for me and I admire your open mind, analysis of your errors and zeal to correct them!

Rest of the world: Uses actual numeric values to measure. US: it’s about the size of a milk cap, a small pancake, and a paper plate.

I watch this video and just think about how amazing the human body is. In just 30 days of actual archery training your body was able to adapt and conform and improve so much! Really cool video man and inspirational also.

My mans. Damn you're candid, I love it. I appreciate it so much. You deserve every sub you have an so many more. You're editing is fantastic and the music is always choice. Keep it up!

Well, I now know what I'm going to be doing during this lockdown. Really great video. I love how you've worn down a path to and from your target.

Dude, you inspired me to do the same. During this whole corona thing everything is closes becouse of corona, even my school (kinda fun). I'v just build my own archery range in my backyard of about 20 yards so this is what I'ma do today. First, build a proper target. Then, wait for my new bowstrings to arrive tomorrow (i'll soon be able to make my own using your string jig design but for now i'll have to do with orders strings). Then, shoot every day 100 arrows. Thanks for inspiring me! Edit: I've got about the same anchor as you

8:56 Those arrows are way too stiff for that bow. Be sure to spine arrows correctly. Your accuracy will improve greatly.

Brilliant. Due to the lockdown I’ve attempted 100 per day at 30 yards. Nine days to go. This really helps. Well done Kramer.

This actually inspired me to start shooting my bow a lot more.

Been watching for a while but first time i'm compelled to post to say it really is a pleasure watching you shoot and strive for bettering yourself. Your no nonsense analytical look at yourself and what you can do and how you may be able to get better and your honesty on the bad days where you feel you're going backward is really inspiring and a refreshing video to watch. They say practice makes perfect. Keep shooting regularly and you're going to get better. Always enjoy your videos mate and one day a guy (me) on the other side of the world down in Australia will get around to starting his journey into archery, making a bow of his own .and it will be all thanks to your sharing your knowledge and interest in this sport/hobby. And for that I say thanks man and keep them videos coming. cheers, Shane

Dude. I'm impressed. I think that many of us should do this. Keep score and track progress. What you accomplished is amazing. You moved your group in 30 days what many of us have been working years to do. But you better not F'ing stop. I want to see that 350 video! We and your viewers and your fans want to see you succeed! Keep it up.

You arrows are coming out way nock right - which means they are too stiff for the bow!

Love your vids making my first homemade bow using your vids to help

Thank you for doing this video. This act in and of itself goes to show your level of dedication. Your willingness to put it all out there for the world to see speaks volumes. You did a super great job on nailing all pertinent points and any body watching it should be able to learn much from it.

Man, i can see you really love what your doing and you are just having fun and want to improve, keep it up man! really lika what you do and i sure wish i could do it

I hope you keep doing this your fingers arms eyes are all getting muscle memory

Great video. I noticed, in a slow mo that had your release, just before the release, you drop your hand forward a bit. One of the things I was very interested in was how did your fingers hold up?

Thoroughly enjoyed the progression and the honesty at the finish line. Love the enthusiasm and notable improvement. I'm inspired.

I came across your channel today and this was my exact same thoughts about making bows. You end up spending all your time making them and not enough time shooting them. I was making bows out of pvc but never tried my hand at a wood bow, well now I am much more into woodworking so I think its time. Thanks for the great content!

You've motivated me, sir. I just got into archery maybe about December 2019 and I've had some ups and downs. I very much enjoy it so if you don't mind I'd like to make a similar video for my channel. I don't think I can do 100 shots a day lol but maybe 50 to 75 over a month and see where it takes me.

Thank you for being true and real. I’ve struggled all my life with archery. I love bow hunting, better hunter then archer. I will do this myself. I think I have attention disorders, the more I think on my form the worse I get. Some days I do great. Most is inconsistent. Love the video.

Another excellent video as always Kramer. Congratulations on 60k subs! I'm so glad you've got the recognition you deserve, hopefully you'll hit 100k in no time. A couple of comments on the vid, all of which you covered already. Firstly your arrows come out of the bow very tail right which indicates too stiff spine, you could strip an arrow to bareshaft to confirm. You should consider numbering your arrows if you haven't already, especially with the cheaper Chinese arrows. Nothing wrong with them, I own a few sets for taking in the woods, but they aren't the most consistent batches. Once you've numbered them you could see a couple are always the flyers. Nock tuning them (rotating nock to test each feather as cock) can bring the groups tighter as the shafts are not spine aligned before fletching. I always order mine unfletched so I can measure and get the consistent as possible, they still send the components seperately. On form; your upper body posture looks solid, but your hips and leg position changes shot to shot which can shift your center of gravity a lot. You should try and work locking your hips into your shot process. Also the "pluck" you mentioned is becuase you lose back tension when you hit full draw, it looks like you are 'holding' to aim, try and make sure you are always expanding slowly through the release. 'Holding' tension is fake tension, like tensing a bicip without picking something up, your brain just fires up your tricep automatically to stop you punching yourself in the face. The same thing happens in your back, and it causes a collapse in the shot. Imagine what your arm would do if your string snapped just before full draw, that should be what your follow through feels like, it happens to you due to correct tension rather than you actively doing something. Hope that makes sense.. Anyway thanks for the quality content as always, stay blessed.

The editing and music choice and your delivery were very enjoyable to watch. I think this is the first RU-vid video I casually clicked on then could not stop watching. Great work and great information. Thank you!

This seems like me. I have only been shooting for a month, well only into archery in general for a month. When I get a decent group I turn around and shoot all over the place right after.

“How do you get to Carnegie Hall......?” Keep shooting. 😂

Great job man! That’s some dedication. I greatly respect that.

Great video, wonderful documentation of your progress. Your progression is pretty inspiring. Prior to the pandemic shutting everything down, I was hired by a local Renaissance Festival to portray Robin Hood, and for the last couple months I've been working with a local youth coach on form, so to see you improve so much is such a short timeframe is awesome. Keep up the fantastic work.

You said “wooden bow(s)” If using multiple bows how are you measuring consistency?

I find I'm more consistent when my string hand remains on my head, after the release... I tried shooting 15 days straight, but noticed I was heading towards an Overuse Injury.

Nicely done! I just bought a bag target so I can work on my shot cycle in the garage during this lock down. What I love about archery is that there is enough success to keep you coming back and enough failure to keep you humble.

Great video. Much effort has been put into it by you. It's appreciated. The progress you made was "real-world" and encouraging. So, thanks

I was sad that you didn't reach your goal at the end yet satisfied for you. Imagine what the grouping will look like in another 30 :)

I was waiting for him to say “ day one hour zero “

subscribed on this vid, and gave your commercials their full run. i've seen a few of your bow builds w the gf, but this was the best, most inspiring vid. thumbs way up!

Great video! I know that was alot of work. Enjoyed it!

Hi mate, I see something you were doing that was very inconsistant. I will try to explain.... its about string torque... grab your string between your fingers and twist it, then release.... what happens? Yep it will twist back to its original position. Now imagine that under stress..... sideways torque will produce stray arrows consistantly.... Personally, I place my arrow on the rest, pull arrow back to string, and anchor. Watch avatar or a video on horseback archery... paying close attention to their loading arrow. Hope this helps mate. Happy archery.

Hey mate, I used a coke bottle cap from about the same distance when I was shooting at my local range when I had a compound bow. I discovered that I was better off aiming while the bow was down, then looking down as I drew but raising my aim and bow as I drew and then releasing within a second or two of full draw. I lifted and drew the bow calmly, but aimed and shot quickly. It improved my accuracy 100 fold in about 3 weeks. I converted this to Archery from a video of a Harlem Globetrotter instructing a reporter on how he always swished a shot and how the brain aims better from some type of short term memory glancing technique. Nice grouping dude.

Great job. Love the honesty and perseverance! Traditional archery is all about enjoyment and watching the arrow fly. Thanks for reminding me of that!

As usual, high-quality video pleasant to watch. And the improvement is great! Imagine what happens after 12 months of practice. Love your videos - keep making 'em! Thank you

Huh, I've been doing 100 every day too. With a different bow each time.

Well, you know, as they said, practicing alone only reinforce mistake, unless you can address your mistake yourself.

Having been an archery for over 50 years, I recommend a warm-up routine to ready the body and prepare the mind, I've found this simple few minutes spent helps make that first and last shot consistent. Keep the bow in hand for life, you'll not regret it.

It's really encouraging to see you improve your shooting day after day!

It looks like you may be dropping your arm too quickly on your follow through. Release, and hold the bow in the same position and watch it all the way to the target. Then let your arm drop.

It’s all about the anchor man. I’ve been shooting for about a year and I won a 3D shoot before I had surgery. I probably have the worst “form,” ever. I cant the bow, I shoot split finger, I shoot instinctive, but I shot 28/30 and I won the 39 yard shoot off cause everything was so consistent.

I randomly came across your video on making a bow with polar and drywall tape. Started watching more and more. You have renewed my desire and drive for archery. Thank you.

Hey so I have actually been doing this as well. I'm two weeks in. I haven't shot properly in about two years. I've gone from only hitting the target maybe two out of ten to all my shots landing on my 40cm target at 18 metres with my 40# Scythian horse bow. This was really cool to see someone else doing it. Great work man!

3 arrows is so meditative. I carry them on the shooting hand, just like uncle Lars :P

mmmmm.... with this training I think the arrows are not the “350” perfect fit for your bow

Hey Kramer I'm in southern Spain and started making bows about 4 months ago. It's been a steep learning curve with a share of exploding bows tillering and stringing. With the help of your videos (and Mick Grewcock's RU-vid channel too) I have stuck with it and today!!! For the very first time built a bow (european Oak belly and bamboo back 60" and approx 40lb @28") that, after tillering I almost knew it would string and have a good brace height. It did. No arrow rest no knocks, I've gone old school (at 60 years old I should do). It shoots sweet Kramer, no hand shock and silent. Thank you for your inspiration and help. Andy (Alicante)

Brilliant and honest video. Really enjoyed it, thank you for taking the time to make and share.

I feel you're overdoing technical aspects of shooting by tallying numbers and having concerns of grouping. Just find your form and get your muscle memory and instincts to start developing. As for targets, go try just using a spot the size of a baseball or softball and no outer rings. That will help you focus on one thing, that is hitting that spot. Good luck.

You should try to set up a few targets at different distances and shoot at them randomly because if you shoot only at one target you start relying on your first shot as a sighting shot to determine your aim instead of getting your aim instinctive.

I’m intrigued to see how well you would improve using arrows built for you and your bow. Balanced right, correct spine, correct helical, etc. With consistent arrow flight, your bow starts doing most of the work for you. I would really like to see how much you improve in a month on those arrows once you send them downrange!

I started watching your videos three weeks ago and fell in love with it all. I like this video a lot because you talk about your failures. Even though you had a goal and you didn't reach it, you still learned a lot and didn't discredit all your work. I see this when your making a bow as well. I am going to try and make a working bow, I expect it is going to take 3 or 4 before I get one that works.

I'm astounded by anyone whom can accurately shoot a stick bow. It aint easy. I prefer a bow with training wheels and pins.

It's as they say: 100 arrows a day keeps the archery coach away

Nicely done my friend. Keep up the fun videos, keep up the practice, you and I will both get the 350 if we keep this up. Thanks again for taking the time to share this with us. I hope you and your lovely bride are doing well during this time as well as your whole family. Y'all stay safe and I hope you all have a blessed week. Dale

The best thing is that you show a huge improvement! Great work and great video! Keep up the good work!

Arrow tuning my boi, bare shaft tuning . Looks like in the slow mo those arrows are not tuned to the bow

Just got a recurve bow a month ago, haven't improved mush since I first started shooting, but this video has been inspiring, and I want to attempt something like this before next summer, so wish me luck please!

This is so cool! Thank you for posting this and giving good insight into target shooting. :)

Hey man. We are inspired by your dedication. Additionally, once you are put under stress, that is when the practice really shows off.

First video that I have watched of you and I must say, I really like your effort and determination. It is an inspiration and I thought you did a great job! keep it up!

Great video. This is such a basic principle but often one missed by archers. Many look towards their gear to improve their shots when all they have to do is shoot with some critical analysis.

That for keeping it real. You actually did improve a lot!

Love your honesty and that you were challenging yourself, publicly even.. I caught your channel by watching you show us how to build a bow. That kind of thing piques my interest and is right up my alley. I'm glad the RU-vid algorithms suggested this video. I just subscribed :-)

Thank you for being real. Don't be frustrated, you've obviously progressed and that you made it till the end is an achievement by itself.

Wonderful video and great effort. I loved every minute of it. I'm also an instinctive archer with a recurve after I changed from a compound bow. I found a thing helping me to get consistent was a mirror a foot above the target. I was able to see my posture and correct my stance, my bow-arm and release. I had a tendency to lean my head onto the string instead of pulling it to the anchor point which is now just at my cheekbone. Aiming got much better and when I release, it's much smoother and the instinct to flinch from the sting of the string is no longer an issue bc it barely touches my skin. I use the target only to catch the arrows and focus on my form instead. It has improved greatly since. I started at 5 meters, (15') and worked my way up to 20 m, (66')

About the time I wanted to comment "your arrows aren't tuned" you fixed it. Nicely done! Great video!

Loved it! Bare shaft tuning helped me as much as anything...but still constantly adjusting!

Dude, that’s some major improvement. I’d be stoked to consistently score over 300. As they say, it’s a marathon and all that. Thanks for sharing, friend.

Very impressive, nothing be ashamed of , I’m a new sub , I really enjoy your videos

thank you for not lieing in the video, being honest about it, congrats man, liked and subscribed for video quality, entertainment and being honest with results!!!

Nice video Archerer, really enjoyed it, really cool and nothing to be ashamed of here, at all.

My son and I did 100 each this afternoon inspired by you. We did ten at a time. We both showed incremental improvement and my kid has done so well as he finally settled in and stuck with it and gained confidence with the bow. Sore fingers but very worthwhile!

Good vidéo, I can totally relate to what you said about "just when you think you've got it...".

Great video and editing, just started to shoot a bow 2 days ago, your beginner video help all of us relax with our aim and just getting the form down and I've got to say all if us are hitting the target today! Thanks for the inspiration, I think we will try to shoot daily for 30 days just based on this video!

My daughter walked in and asked what I was watching.. I just used your video to back up what I have always told her. Practice, practice, practice to get better. Great video!

Great honest vid mate!! I rarely comment, but your honesty and determination pushed me over the edge 🤣 Well done bro, keep up the great work! Subbed 👌

Great video I didn't plan to get hooked for so long on yt. Couldn't stop watching ;)

Dude! You should be extremely pleased with your results. The improvement between day 1 and day 30 is awesome!!! Love all your videos and keep up the great content!

I like how over the course of the video, you can see a trail to the target develop.

Nice to see someone not afraid to chronical their experiences. Good job regardless of the ups and downs.

Wow the fact that you went through all that and didn't give up shows alot and it inspired me to take on archery

Well done! Not going to bother with archery "form/equipment" comments as you've no doubt got PLENTY of those below. I want to congratulate you on evaluating yourself, making a commitment to improve and having the conviction to stick with it. You're obviously a far better archer and you continued commitment will just lead to greater enjoyment as a shooter. I hope so many take this to heart, and practice. To shoot better, you have to shoot, not just talk about it or watch videos of others shooting. Very real journey and I thank you for sharing it