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Only 8 mins in. Already the best advice on honing your skills I've seen yet 👍🏻 Giving your secrets away?? Your a good bloke for sharing this, much appreciated Chris, cheers👍🏻 Be well stay free.
I'm cross-dominant, right handed/left eye dominant. I discovered this after years of archery frustration. So I taught myself how to shoot left handed. Took about 5 sessions before I was shooting well with my left hand draw. It is so much easier to shoot with my dominant eye. I recommend this for everyone. What I'm trying to say is that if I can learn to shoot a bow with my "off hand", then anyone can learn to shoot a slingshot with their "off hand". Do it. It's worth it. Edit: by the way, I love the slingshot that I bought from you last year! Keep up the great work!
!! Me too - left handed/right eye dominant. I could never hit anything with a bat as a kid and with thumb "catapult"(slingshot) couldn't get any accuracy. Goodness what a revelation! ! As for switching - it shouldn't be a problem _ I drove a "stick shift" car in USA for many years changing gear with the other hand - it took about 2 weeks to get to not-thinking -about -it muscle memory (the pedals are the same thank God - lol)..then another 2 weeks to switch back when I returned to the UK. Ive just ordered a starter kit from Wasp, so starting again with the sport after a 50 year gap!...so I will try the switch from when I was ..11,12,13 Great Video Chris - thank you(found you from the Wasp website)
Me too and my left-right handed performance very similar now. Most importantly keeping away my frustrated chiropractor where he complained of my deteriorating skeleton structure when my 3-month dominant handed shooting.
This is a dumb comment, but how do you even know this? Prior to slingshots, and with exception of a rifle and a shotgun a couple times back in the day, I've never shot a damn thing before so how would I qualify whether I'm right or left eye dominant?
@@bobsacamano4 It;s quite easy when you know how.......stand facing forward both eyes open, point at something with your finger then close one eye.....if you're still pointing at the object then your open eye is dominant but if you are not pointing at the object then your other eye is dominant. Hope this helps
Been shooting a slingshot for years but not for the last few, picked it up again a few weeks ago and just couldn't get it together properly watched this video and what a difference it's made, probably watched a thousand videos over the years but with being away from the sport hadn't watched this one, probably the best advice I've ever heard just wanted to say thanks Chris!!
The head tilt was something I never thought about until I shortened my bands and my anchor point. Hard to explain without being too long, but it basically put the band more inline with my eye, and it got me to think about head position.
I'm just a beginner shooting slingshots... been fooling with it over the past several months. I highly recommend re-watching this video to truly learn how to shoot well... watch it after you have been shooting some over a short period of time... or even a long period of time... all the good points that Chris addresses will make more sense... you will realize what you are probably doing wrong, or not completely correct ! Thank you Chris for this great video !
I grew up bow hunting, fishing, target and competition shooting with all sorts of bows...I would shoot at sports shows doing trick shots. Everything you talked about regarding aiming and shooting are exactly the same thing we taught for Archery. They are essentially the same sport, just different power factors. I just came across an old Daisy F16 that needed bands so I cut up some thera bands, tied them up and figured out an anchor point/sight line and was hitting paper plates at 20 yards after about 10 minutes...not every time but 6 or 7 out of 10. It's been over a decade since I've shot either but the techniques always stay the same. Great job and thanks for the refresher!
Great video Chris. I shoot many different frames pretty well but shoot 90mm frames best. I have learned so much in a short time shooting by shooting and assessing my shots good and bad. I started to notice that when my form was off the shot just felt wrong. I started to abort the shot and go through my shot sequence steps to correct the polroblem. Shooting paper was a big thing to help my shot diagnosis too. Paper doesn't lie. I cant wait to see if my shooting improves after I get my cataracts removed. Its always great when you drop some knowledge Chris. I appreciate it brother
Ive seen so many tutorials, and in this video, even by only the first 4 minutes, i got what im looking for. Now my shoots never missed up until 30m. Thx a lot mate
Nice video! For anyone who wants to confirm which is their dominant eye (or do an interesting exercise), you can test this pretty quickly. Hold your arms straight in front of you and make a triangle with your fingers: thumbs horizontal with tips touching to form the bottom of the triangle and your index fingers forming the left and right of the triangle. You should be looking at the back of your hands. Then look at an object (like a picture on the wall) and frame it inside the triangle opening. Close one eye and then the other. You will be able to see the object with one eye and it will disappear behind your hand with the other. Whichever open eye you can see it with is your dominant eye. It is really surprising just how strong eye dominance is.
This video helped me immensely. I get from 10% hit rate to 80%. All my shots did go consistently to right above. Turned out, I pulled the puoch closer to myself, when I tilted my head. Also I was not aware using my thumb to release the bullet. Focusing on more than one anchor point made me realize this.
Spot on Chris. Personally I will shoot within a pretty small grouping, but miss consistently high left. I’ll work your suggestions with the stance and head tilt. Thank you.
Don't know if this is why but I heard Wayne Martin say about a simular issue to this where the ball goes high in one of his videos it was to tip the top of the frame over more might be worth a shot
I also use my thumb nail under cheekbone as an anchor point , the idea paying attention to whole length of the thumb and shaping it to the cheekbone is something I will be adding to my shooting . Thanks for the tips , all the best for 2022 .
Hi Chris. A very late response but revisited this vid today whilst lying in eating a bacon sarnie !. More than superb advice, covers it all, thorough isn't the word !. Over three years of shooting I've addressed all the points you mentioned and shoot 99.9% similarly to yourself. A typical session at moment is 8 or 10 consecutives (8mm) through the bottom of a coke tin - ridged area - 47mm ish, at 12 or 13 metres, 1 to 1.8 inch grouping. A hell of a lot of work in getting there - down the woods three or four times a week every week for three years. One point I'd add, you might have mentioned it, is establish your aim, maintain your 'whole', your stance, anchor point, head position et al, maintain absolutely with no movement, 'bore in' to target and raise your 'equipment' (Catty) into your sight line, going slightly above then dropping on to target, release when your 'system' - brain says it's right to do so. Excellent stuff Chris ! !, AL.
I really appreciate your advice I'm 65 years old and I haven't picked up the slingshot since I was about ten you tips on how to draw anchor point and your stand for really helpful to me because I'm basically I'm an absolute beginner I went out and bought a slingshot about a month ago and I bought about 75 rounds I shot out of box with a 6-inch bullseye on it 17 ft away and I hit it three times I went out tonight after listening to your video and out of 25 times I hit it's 17 I just want you to know that your advice is very helpful to us beginners thank you very much
I watch as many videos on shooting as I can and your approach to shooting seems more basic and helpful than some I have seen, I have watched Bill Hayes shoot and bought one of his slingshots but he seems to be more into the long band shooting and I have tried that and have no idea how that is done. I try and shoot more to your style and stance than other shooters I have seen. This video was encouraging to me because for all the shooting I have done I still am not consistent in my shooting which amounts to frustration. I wish I had looked into this when I was much younger, but, I am having fun doing it so it is fun for me to practice and since retired I don't have anything pressing to do but piddiling anyway. Thanks for the tips and techniques.
I'm glad you have took up the sport and are enjoying it but try to limit your frustration and keep it fun you'll find that you will improve much faster 😉
I haven't shot a slingshot in about 30 years since I was at school, but a few years later in my teens, I got into archery for a while, until work commitments took over, but what you said about drawing and anchoring, all essential parts of archery technique, so I'm interested to see how much of that training I can carry over, and see what happens 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for the inspiration to look into trying something new 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot Chris!!.. never thought about the head tilt!!!!.. that might explain the inconsistency sometimes!... I find that I am very inconsistent at the beginning.. then when I get one right, the others that follow are usually good!
This is the best video and the best advice I’ve seen yet on this subject. I’m new to shooting, been shooting about 3 weeks now, I can hit a can 3 out of 5 times at 30 feet. I get so frustrated at myself at times. But when I do I stop shooting for about an hour bc I don’t want to pick up bad habits through my frustration. Great video brother, thanks for your advice.
I appreciate this video. I have watched multiple times. I learn something new every time. I did what you where talking about towards the end- I changed some thing’s trying to be more accurate. Well that really messed up my accuracy. However when I went back to the basics I was more accurate. Thank you for your tutorials
Glad it was helpful. That's why I've done these tutorials. I hope to come up with more informative videos, I hope I can clearly verbalise the concepts in my mind
Great video Chris. My issue I'm having is I've started constantly hitting slightly high and right of target, your video has given me a idea of what I'm doing wrong cheers
thanks for sharing what you have learned I am just starting. about 4 days into it. i have to come in and watch your video about every day i learn something new every time but I am over 70 years old so i forget kind of easy. just want to say thanks.
Thank you for this video and the wealth of knowledge shared, Yes, we intermediate shooters need some coaching and this was laid out so well for what I am personally and actively working on that it seems like you read my mind. I am using a mental check list and disciplined focus to shoot paper for 50 shots every day. That bit in the end where you talk about getting worse before you get better really saved my confidence during the transition from some bad habits I developed in my posture and stance, follow through, and getting lined up for a clean line to the target consistently. I needed this video to help me iron out some wrinkles and now I am chasing some really improved accuracy for me.
Thanks. Very nice, relaxed, experienced... It almost felt like watching a meditation video... I am exaggerating, but I think, it is a very good video and a very sympathetic teacher!!!
Good explanation video chris I like to think I’m a pretty decent shot but every now and again I get a bit complacent And go back to your original video just to give me a refresher but this video is far more detailed and helpful thanks again for another great video keep up the good work
Man, this is the best video I’ve seen so far! You are a great teacher! Thanks a lot. If you would be doing on the spot workshops I would fly over to visit you.
Thanks Chris! Watching while I work. Im 6 months in and improving. Ive listened to you Wayne and many others on how to shoot better. For me......shooting paper is the way to go. I use cardboard boxes and tape paper to them. I shoot a shot and try to stay on the original hole. I can tell when my release is bad....stance is off and correct. Ive also found that shooting A LOT will help. I shoot 300-500 a week a repeat postive results. Thanks bub. Your videos got me started. 🤘••••••••••••••••••••••••🎯 🤘🙏👊Brad
Thanks you for that Chris iv been getting a few fork hits in the same place over and over again in this last few months so iv not realised it will be down to me putting a bump in the pouch I found this really helpful as I couldn’t figure out why I was getting them . Much appreciated
Imagine holding a pencil straight up and down pinching the pencil like your pouch. Now turn that pencil down to horizontal. Thats how I improved my grip. Elbow is straight or slightly elevated. Im new. Just what ive learned. 🤘🎯
Same happened to me Chris,all through my childhood l shot left handed,l write left handed and I think that’s why I did that. With no one to teach us back in the day I just carried on. Until 5 years ago I started archery and realised I was right eye dominant and so l changed over. I use the catapult for archery practice and both have improved greatly (all those wasted years!). A few aches and pains at 73 years but hey! Thanks Chris,love watching your tutorials.
Thank you very much for this tutorial! I'm also cross shooting: left hand slingshot right hand ankers. But my dominant eye is the left... Thats why I shoot my gun with left hand on trigger. I'm just beginning to practice slingshot and now I try the other hand. I'm looking forward to the results! All the best to you and greetings from Germany
Yes, it was worth it! The first four shots with the other hand hit the target. I'm not very advanced in my practice yet. I train at 13 meters on a Coke can. I hit an average of four times out of ten shots, but the spread circle has been significantly smaller since the change and I can now aim with both eyes open. Thanks again for the tips!
Fantastic video Chris. You and Wayne are without doubt the best guys out there with tutorials my shooting has improved greatly listening to you both. So thanks for that and keep the vids coming .. Cheers Phil
im beyond a novice! i've just come across this sport and hobby and i can't wait to get into things. i've wanted to get into shooting bows but financially it just isn't viable for me for probably awhile. however the technique is nearly identical with catapult shooting. so now im hooked. i also really like how cheap it is to get involved with this hobby. i can make my own targets, i can make my own frames. i'd love to be able to purchase a good frame one day, but i just spent something like $60 on bands, band ties, 8mm shot, and i work in the trades so lumber scrap is always available. im going to make my own targets next week (with just diaper boxes!) and a frame from 1x6 scrap, just to get started! one i start practicing and working on technique and the muscle memory, i know i'll be hooked. i love golfing because of its precision and difficulty and this is going to be very similar. my goal right now is to just get started with a working frame i make myself (i can basically have infinite attempts, but it also doesn't have to be perfect). once i get started my goal will be to practice, learn, and improve. your videos are super helpful, but also very inspiring. thank you!
One of the best 'How To' videos I've seen ! Well thought out , articulated well, No Is exterreneous BS, 5 minutes of your music etc The cheap lil 'Hunting slingshot' I scored from Greed Inc has little sight nubs,tiny plastic circles on the ends of forks ..I can't find out ANYWHERE I look it seems how to use them ..the curve of the grip makes it seem that I should draw band over them? But That seems counter intuitive to how you've been supposed to use them.. thnx from Seattle, the rat capitol of the US
You made a very interesting point. When you were talking about the heat in the band when you stretch it. Just like a barrel that gets hot from rapid shooting, my question now would be, should you wait, or is there a cool down procedure for the bands to get consistent shooting in the stretch and or does the band lose its stretch/strength the hotter it gets from a more rapid shooting sequence which in turn would create more inaccuracy? Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Peace, Mo
I used to shoot competitively as a kid (.22), and won a ton of high gun trophies and team awards. The emphasis on repetitive technique cannot be stressed enough. Once you determine what's making your shots accurate, do everything you can to repeat that. For me it was tilting my hand back to ensure that the slingshot frame was facing the target straight....meaning the outside face of the frame is parallel to your target. Once I figured this out I started landing shots way more consistently. The rest is just as important.......same anchor point EVERY time, and you will muscle memory it if you do it consistently and often enough. I also play guitar. Nothing is any different where that is concerned with playing very fast. Muscle memory. While preparing your shot, release your breath, don't hold it. I always aim my slingshot down, release my breath, and then raise it into position while drawing, and 99% of the time come UP to the shot as opposed to over it and DOWN to the shot. Every one will differ, but whatever works for you, make it consistent.
Everyone's perception of accuracy is different I'd say a 50% hit ratio on a 75mm spinner at 10m is fairly accurate. It depends on how long the person has been shooting how much they are practicing. If you're brand new to shooting at you are getting 5 out of 10 on a 3" target at 10m that would be amazing. If you had been practicing consistently 5 years and were hitting that same score you'd have to go back to the drawing board or really sharpen up your form. I'm happy with 7/10 average on a 40mm at 10m personally but if I was training for a competition everyday I'd expect that to increase. Everyone has room for improvement
Hi Chris-love the Vids. Keep them coming. After months of asking key players including Pro-Shot and Gamekeeper without success, I’ve determined you have the only shooting video and comments on the Gamekeeper Pocket Rocket 3. About 8-9 years ago the PR was introduced pretty much as an unbelievable amazing frame, only followed by not a single shooting video or unboxing or anything about it, except yours. Recently Wayne on Caddy Shack Catapults had a guest shooting the PR with Palm Swell but upon inquiring about would only say he’d had it a long time and didn’t know the Model. It’s as if a complete black out occurred after the amazing introduction..
@@edwardgomez3633 the pr4 came out then the pr5 now the pr6 it's just the way it goes John doesn't make them anymore and hasn't been promoting the design so it's been forgotten
@@CatapultCarnage but the PR3 is the one sold by pro shot still today. Cant find anybody doing a vid on it but thanks for getting back. Id live the PR with the Palm Swell if anybody can advise.
Thanks for the instructions. I've shot many styles of archery, and a rule of thumb is that a shorter bow shoots more inconsistently than a longer bow, is it the same with frame width? I.e. is a wider frame more consistent than a narrow one? Thanks
Great advice I draw up to the target I find its similar to shooting an air rifle with open sights a nice straight line and calm breathing holding your aim to long speeds up fatigue in your arms and like you said your shots will become inconsistent really like your vids and it's nice to see someone giving good honest advice cheers Chris atb
I'm left handed but my dominant eye is my right eye. I didn't know that was rare though. I probably do 75 percent of everything right handed. Except for writing, fishing and boxing. Thanks for the lesson man.
Thanks a lot for making this video! I have a home business taking care of people with disabilities and the everyday grind can drive one mad, so i got into airgunning. Its so much fun but the downside was it was too noisy late at night when everyone's asleep, but is also my only down time. I am learning to shoot slingshots with my hallway as a range and the satisfaction is far greater in maintaining my mental health and keeping me sane. lol. I hope to gain more accuracy with the tips that You, Gamekeeper John, Nathan Masters, Zach Fowler and GZK (to mention a few) via the videos you produce. Again, I really appreciate you making this. Cheers from WA State!👍
I'm trying to learn as much as I can about slingshots and how to aim properly so I can hunt some small game and overall have a nice skill. I've been binging all kinds of videos for the past week. Your accuracy is amazing and I aspire to reach that level one day hopefully.
Hi Chris, I don’t know what you do for a living, but you sure do know how to teach. I had been shooting a catapult for a short while when I saw your video, How to aim a slingshot: Easy guide. Although I had watched other videos by great catapult shooters, that particular video of yours helped me improve greatly. I doubt if I will ever be as consistently good as you and some of your fellow catapult shooters ( I am seventy so I use aches and pains as an excuse! ) but to any one thinking of trying this out as a hobby, stick to what is taught in this video and you won’t go far wrong. Ps, I’m not Chris’s dad!!.
Thanks buddy I do enjoy these how to videos and I think I have an idea on how to communicate my thoughts in a way that is easy to understand. I'm glad you like the channel
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful. Like you I shot slingshots as a kid of 9-10. Only picked up slingshots again in 2016, but only shot 4-5 times in 3 years. I have now picked the hobby up again this year and was surprised how accurate I got in a matter of a 2-3 weeks. But sometimes I can be out shooting at consistently hit high and right. I could not understand why after being accurate just days before. I was so consistent that I started adjusting where I aimed. Then this weekend i was off again. After watching this video I think it is the tilt on my head. I can’t wait to get out and test that. I am also considering changing my anchor point to be closer to my eye. I currently use my earlobe. Anyway, thanks again!
What a proper good video. I'm an old guy thats new to all this but you and game keeper John have got me hitting targets as well as I can with an air gun. I'm loving it 👍
Nice one Chris ..One thing i have found with using my slingshots is a tendency to get a stiff Neck from repeated draw and alignment .Always keep the same anchor point!
I’m a week in so very early days, your video was superb and I’m sure will help me improve accuracy, also you gave the impression of not to expect too much to soon, other videos seem to say, do this and this and you can’t miss……. well I can and do …… many thanks again Chris…. just subscribed
Good video Chris, I’m right handed and just naturally hold the pouch with my right hand I’ve not even thought about what eye is dominant. I wish I could find a spot to shoot without passer by ,since covid every buggers out in the woods.
Great video, you've answered my problem with inconsistencies in my accuracy. I'm right handed & right eye dominant. But due to me going blind in my right eye, I shoot with the left eye and my shots are pretty much everywhere. I'll try switching hands and shoot with the catapult in my right hand and still use the left eye. Thank you.
I'm glad the video has been helpful to you pal but I wouldn't recommend that you switch to shoot under your right eye if your vision is poor in that eye.
Video couldn't have come at a better time for me, thanks Chris! I'm one of those lucky guys, left eye dominant, right handed. Now I just wish I was at home with my slingshots, not at work 🙄.
Hi Chris , thanks very much for the detailed explanation and sharing your experience to help novices like myself. I have been shooting for a little less than a year and have had some success but I sometimes shoot high and left. Your video is the first one I came across that talked about head tilt and it changed my shooting dramatically for the better. I am currently shooting an Evo field pro OTT and finally I am getting more consistent with it. I tried your tips for the two stage anchor point and it is fantastic as well. ( now I just have to perfect my release.) 😁 Thanks again 👍
Great video I've always shot off my non dominant eye just because it's how I shot as a kid like yourself, however my left eye sight is failing due to some eyelid issues so I need to switch hands I suppose I'm just a bit scared to change what I've been doing for a long time but because of that I've not been shooting at all
each to his own, I like old level V pointed level and up- 75mm band pulled back to lower ear- pop cans at 12 yards-- lots of fun using 30 caliber steel balls
Greetings from U.S.A You been great thank you so much! i will practice What you said. It is a great video!
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Hi. It is difficult for me in english. Hope you understand spanish. I have two questions. Bands in a vertical line? And hand put presure in cheeck to get this aligment o move the slingshoot? Debería alinear una banda con otra al apuntar? Que queden las dos bandas en una misma línea recta perpendicular al suelo. Y otra. La mano pegada a la cara siempre tiene que ponerse de igual manera y lo que cambia es la posición del tirachinas o también puede adaptarse la posición de la mano para conseguir esa alineación? Thank you Chris
Very good in depth video! I’m mostly on target, but I just can’t make an ott slingshot work for me. I get fork hits more than I’d like to. There’s no problem with ttf.
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Definitely a better option to make your own!!!
Only 8 mins in.
Already the best advice on honing your skills I've seen yet 👍🏻
Giving your secrets away??
Your a good bloke for sharing this, much appreciated Chris, cheers👍🏻
Be well stay free.
I've won everything I've ever wanted to win now so I'll share my "secrets" 😂
you explain this so simply! My kiddo and I both improved our aim and form after this video
That's great I'm glad to have helped
I'm cross-dominant, right handed/left eye dominant. I discovered this after years of archery frustration. So I taught myself how to shoot left handed. Took about 5 sessions before I was shooting well with my left hand draw. It is so much easier to shoot with my dominant eye. I recommend this for everyone. What I'm trying to say is that if I can learn to shoot a bow with my "off hand", then anyone can learn to shoot a slingshot with their "off hand". Do it. It's worth it. Edit: by the way, I love the slingshot that I bought from you last year! Keep up the great work!
!! Me too - left handed/right eye dominant. I could never hit anything with a bat as a kid and with thumb "catapult"(slingshot) couldn't get any accuracy. Goodness what a revelation! !
As for switching - it shouldn't be a problem _ I drove a "stick shift" car in USA for many years changing gear with the other hand - it took about 2 weeks to get to not-thinking -about -it muscle memory (the pedals are the same thank God - lol)..then another 2 weeks to switch back when I returned to the UK.
Ive just ordered a starter kit from Wasp, so starting again with the sport after a 50 year gap!...so I will try the switch from when I was ..11,12,13
Great Video Chris - thank you(found you from the Wasp website)
Me too and my left-right handed performance very similar now. Most importantly keeping away my frustrated chiropractor where he complained of my deteriorating skeleton structure when my 3-month dominant handed shooting.
I started out left eye dominant and right handed. I actually just brute forced my way through it, and now I'm more right eye dominant 😂
This is a dumb comment, but how do you even know this? Prior to slingshots, and with exception of a rifle and a shotgun a couple times back in the day, I've never shot a damn thing before so how would I qualify whether I'm right or left eye dominant?
@@bobsacamano4 It;s quite easy when you know how.......stand facing forward both eyes open, point at something with your finger then close one eye.....if you're still pointing at the object then your open eye is dominant but if you are not pointing at the object then your other eye is dominant. Hope this helps
Thanks Chris, really enjoyed your explanation. For me it’s one of the best tutorials on you tube. Nice work 👍🏼
Thank you buddy I'm glad you found it useful
Been shooting a slingshot for years but not for the last few, picked it up again a few weeks ago and just couldn't get it together properly watched this video and what a difference it's made, probably watched a thousand videos over the years but with being away from the sport hadn't watched this one, probably the best advice I've ever heard just wanted to say thanks Chris!!
You're very welcome. I'm glad it was helpful
The head tilt was something I never thought about until I shortened my bands and my anchor point. Hard to explain without being too long, but it basically put the band more inline with my eye, and it got me to think about head position.
I'm just a beginner shooting slingshots... been fooling with it over the past several months.
I highly recommend re-watching this video to truly learn how to shoot well... watch it after you have been shooting some over a short period of time... or even a long period of time... all the good points that Chris addresses will make more sense... you will realize what you are probably doing wrong, or not completely correct !
Thank you Chris for this great video !
You're very welcome
I grew up bow hunting, fishing, target and competition shooting with all sorts of bows...I would shoot at sports shows doing trick shots. Everything you talked about regarding aiming and shooting are exactly the same thing we taught for Archery. They are essentially the same sport, just different power factors. I just came across an old Daisy F16 that needed bands so I cut up some thera bands, tied them up and figured out an anchor point/sight line and was hitting paper plates at 20 yards after about 10 minutes...not every time but 6 or 7 out of 10. It's been over a decade since I've shot either but the techniques always stay the same. Great job and thanks for the refresher!
Just watched this, and the advice to shoot under your dominant eye already had me.shpoting a lot more accurately. Great advice.
Great video Chris. I shoot many different frames pretty well but shoot 90mm frames best. I have learned so much in a short time shooting by shooting and assessing my shots good and bad. I started to notice that when my form was off the shot just felt wrong. I started to abort the shot and go through my shot sequence steps to correct the polroblem. Shooting paper was a big thing to help my shot diagnosis too. Paper doesn't lie. I cant wait to see if my shooting improves after I get my cataracts removed. Its always great when you drop some knowledge Chris. I appreciate it brother
No problem mate
You're already and awesome shot imagine how much better you'll be when you get your vision sorted
Ive seen so many tutorials, and in this video, even by only the first 4 minutes, i got what im looking for. Now my shoots never missed up until 30m. Thx a lot mate
Nice video! For anyone who wants to confirm which is their dominant eye (or do an interesting exercise), you can test this pretty quickly. Hold your arms straight in front of you and make a triangle with your fingers: thumbs horizontal with tips touching to form the bottom of the triangle and your index fingers forming the left and right of the triangle. You should be looking at the back of your hands. Then look at an object (like a picture on the wall) and frame it inside the triangle opening. Close one eye and then the other. You will be able to see the object with one eye and it will disappear behind your hand with the other. Whichever open eye you can see it with is your dominant eye. It is really surprising just how strong eye dominance is.
This video helped me immensely. I get from 10% hit rate to 80%. All my shots did go consistently to right above. Turned out, I pulled the puoch closer to myself, when I tilted my head. Also I was not aware using my thumb to release the bullet. Focusing on more than one anchor point made me realize this.
Spot on Chris. Personally I will shoot within a pretty small grouping, but miss consistently high left. I’ll work your suggestions with the stance and head tilt. Thank you.
Don't know if this is why but I heard Wayne Martin say about a simular issue to this where the ball goes high in one of his videos it was to tip the top of the frame over more might be worth a shot
You're welcome buddy
@@owenfutter4094 I wouldn't recommend tilting the frame off 90° it may be a "quick fix" but its not really addressing the issue of the shooters form
I also use my thumb nail under cheekbone as an anchor point , the idea paying attention to whole length of the thumb and shaping it to the cheekbone is something I will be adding to my shooting . Thanks for the tips , all the best for 2022 .
I'm glad I could be of help to you buddy
Hi Chris. A very late response but revisited this vid today whilst lying in eating a bacon sarnie !. More than superb advice, covers it all, thorough isn't the word !. Over three years of shooting I've addressed all the points you mentioned and shoot 99.9% similarly to yourself. A typical session at moment is 8 or 10 consecutives (8mm) through the bottom of a coke tin - ridged area - 47mm ish, at 12 or 13 metres, 1 to 1.8 inch grouping. A hell of a lot of work in getting there - down the woods three or four times a week every week for three years. One point I'd add, you might have mentioned it, is establish your aim, maintain your 'whole', your stance, anchor point, head position et al, maintain absolutely with no movement, 'bore in' to target and raise your 'equipment' (Catty) into your sight line, going slightly above then dropping on to target, release when your 'system' - brain says it's right to do so. Excellent stuff Chris ! !,
AL.
You are a great weapons instructor. Seriously, you communicate the various concepts so clearly.
Thank you. I try my best to do that
Great video as always Chris would you do a video on different fork widths and aiming points please
Absolutely outstanding instruction!
Glad you think so!
Thank you , I have been using mine for pest control for a few years now , your system is perfect .
I really appreciate your advice I'm 65 years old and I haven't picked up the slingshot since I was about ten you tips on how to draw anchor point and your stand for really helpful to me because I'm basically I'm an absolute beginner I went out and bought a slingshot about a month ago and I bought about 75 rounds I shot out of box with a 6-inch bullseye on it 17 ft away and I hit it three times I went out tonight after listening to your video and out of 25 times I hit it's 17 I just want you to know that your advice is very helpful to us beginners thank you very much
You're very welcome
How much is one of your shark tale slingshots
Outstanding!!!!
Just starting on slingshot
Quality of instruction: detail/presentation would put most teachers to shame
Tks Chris
I'm watching this before I start shooting, my sling shot is on the way .thank u , u touched on all points and very clear
Thanks mate. You are a splendid teacher.
Happy to help
Thank you for your clear and thorough analysis. This left hand/right eye shooter appreciates you.
And I appreciate your comment
Really liked your video it’s my 2nd but each time I found something else I learned
Thank You
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great tutorial. I'll be looking at my slingshots as I get a lot of hand strikes
Dear Sir, have learnt some imp tipsfrom ur structural demo which I "'ll remember in mind.many thanks.
I watch as many videos on shooting as I can and your approach to shooting seems more basic and helpful than some I have seen, I have watched Bill Hayes shoot and bought one of his slingshots but he seems to be more into the long band shooting and I have tried that and have no idea how that is done. I try and shoot more to your style and stance than other shooters I have seen. This video was encouraging to me because for all the shooting I have done I still am not consistent in my shooting which amounts to frustration. I wish I had looked into this when I was much younger, but, I am having fun doing it so it is fun for me to practice and since retired I don't have anything pressing to do but piddiling anyway. Thanks for the tips and techniques.
I'm glad you have took up the sport and are enjoying it but try to limit your frustration and keep it fun you'll find that you will improve much faster 😉
I haven't shot a slingshot in about 30 years since I was at school, but a few years later in my teens, I got into archery for a while, until work commitments took over, but what you said about drawing and anchoring, all essential parts of archery technique, so I'm interested to see how much of that training I can carry over, and see what happens 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for the inspiration to look into trying something new 👍👍👍
Thanks a lot Chris!!.. never thought about the head tilt!!!!.. that might explain the inconsistency sometimes!... I find that I am very inconsistent at the beginning.. then when I get one right, the others that follow are usually good!
No problem mate thats why I make these videos 👍 keep up the practice
This is the best video and the best advice I’ve seen yet on this subject. I’m new to shooting, been shooting about 3 weeks now, I can hit a can 3 out of 5 times at 30 feet. I get so frustrated at myself at times. But when I do I stop shooting for about an hour bc I don’t want to pick up bad habits through my frustration. Great video brother, thanks for your advice.
I appreciate this video. I have watched multiple times. I learn something new every time. I did what you where talking about towards the end- I changed some thing’s trying to be more accurate. Well that really messed up my accuracy. However when I went back to the basics I was more accurate. Thank you for your tutorials
Glad it was helpful. That's why I've done these tutorials. I hope to come up with more informative videos, I hope I can clearly verbalise the concepts in my mind
Great video Chris.
My issue I'm having is I've started constantly hitting slightly high and right of target, your video has given me a idea of what I'm doing wrong cheers
Glad it helped
YOU EXPLAINED EVERYTHING SO SIMPLE AND WITH CLASS
thanks for sharing what you have learned I am just starting. about 4 days into it. i have to come in and watch your video about every day i learn something new every time but I am over 70 years old so i forget kind of easy. just want to say thanks.
Thank you for this video and the wealth of knowledge shared, Yes, we intermediate shooters need some coaching and this was laid out so well for what I am personally and actively working on that it seems like you read my mind.
I am using a mental check list and disciplined focus to shoot paper for 50 shots every day. That bit in the end where you talk about getting worse before you get better really saved my confidence during the transition from some bad habits I developed in my posture and stance, follow through, and getting lined up for a clean line to the target consistently.
I needed this video to help me iron out some wrinkles and now I am chasing some really improved accuracy for me.
This is perhaps the single BEST slingshot instructional video here on youtube 👍🏻👏🏻 Huge thanks for sharing this w/ the rest of us, Chris 🙏🏻 😀
Thanks. Very nice, relaxed, experienced... It almost felt like watching a meditation video... I am exaggerating, but I think, it is a very good video and a very sympathetic teacher!!!
Good explanation video chris
I like to think I’m a pretty decent shot but every now and again I get a bit complacent
And go back to your original video just to give me a refresher but this video is far more detailed and helpful thanks again for another great video keep up the good work
You're very welcome Mark
Did you get the S-Ace frame yet?
Thanks. Very informative. My problem is shooting high and to the left. I will lift my head and see if that helps.
From Australia
Absolutely fantastic advice mate, wish I’d seen this a few weeks ago.
Glad it was helpful!
Man, this is the best video I’ve seen so far! You are a great teacher! Thanks a lot. If you would be doing on the spot workshops I would fly over to visit you.
Thank you for the kind words I'm glad to be of help
I haven’t messed with a slingshot since I was a kid long long long time ago. Really enjoy your content good stuff.
Thank you 😊
Thanks Chris! Watching while I work. Im 6 months in and improving. Ive listened to you Wayne and many others on how to shoot better.
For me......shooting paper is the way to go. I use cardboard boxes and tape paper to them. I shoot a shot and try to stay on the original hole. I can tell when my release is bad....stance is off and correct.
Ive also found that shooting A LOT will help. I shoot 300-500 a week a repeat postive results.
Thanks bub. Your videos got me started.
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Yes buddy paper separates the men from the boys. I'm glad you like the video and keep up the practice and keep it fun
Thanks you for that Chris iv been getting a few fork hits in the same place over and over again in this last few months so iv not realised it will be down to me putting a bump in the pouch I found this really helpful as I couldn’t figure out why I was getting them . Much appreciated
Imagine holding a pencil straight up and down pinching the pencil like your pouch.
Now turn that pencil down to horizontal. Thats how I improved my grip. Elbow is straight or slightly elevated.
Im new. Just what ive learned.
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Glad I could help you with your release
Same happened to me Chris,all through my childhood l shot left handed,l write left handed and I think that’s why I did that. With no one to teach us back in the day I just carried on. Until 5 years ago I started archery and realised I was right eye dominant and so l changed over. I use the catapult for archery practice and both have improved greatly (all those wasted years!). A few aches and pains at 73 years but hey! Thanks Chris,love watching your tutorials.
Thanks Philip 👍
It's amazing how long someone will persevere with incorrect form. I done it myself
Thank you very much for this tutorial! I'm also cross shooting: left hand slingshot right hand ankers. But my dominant eye is the left...
Thats why I shoot my gun with left hand on trigger. I'm just beginning to practice slingshot and now I try the other hand.
I'm looking forward to the results!
All the best to you and greetings from Germany
Hope you find good results
Yes, it was worth it! The first four shots with the other hand hit the target. I'm not very advanced in my practice yet. I train at 13 meters on a Coke can. I hit an average of four times out of ten shots, but the spread circle has been significantly smaller since the change and I can now aim with both eyes open. Thanks again for the tips!
..thank you for your Zen tutorial, very knowledgeable , encouraging stuffs .
Today I was straightening up my head and body and it did make a big difference. Thanks 👍
Fantastic video Chris. You and Wayne are without doubt the best guys out there with tutorials my shooting has improved greatly listening to you both. So thanks for that and keep the vids coming ..
Cheers
Phil
Glad I could be of help buddy
I've just started shooting a catapult and this video was so helpful many thanks! :)
Your such a good man teaching us your expert knowledge
Chris, thank you so much for this exceptional tutorial! The amount of detailed instructions is amazing!
You're welcome
im beyond a novice! i've just come across this sport and hobby and i can't wait to get into things.
i've wanted to get into shooting bows but financially it just isn't viable for me for probably awhile. however the technique is nearly identical with catapult shooting. so now im hooked. i also really like how cheap it is to get involved with this hobby. i can make my own targets, i can make my own frames. i'd love to be able to purchase a good frame one day, but i just spent something like $60 on bands, band ties, 8mm shot, and i work in the trades so lumber scrap is always available. im going to make my own targets next week (with just diaper boxes!) and a frame from 1x6 scrap, just to get started!
one i start practicing and working on technique and the muscle memory, i know i'll be hooked. i love golfing because of its precision and difficulty and this is going to be very similar.
my goal right now is to just get started with a working frame i make myself (i can basically have infinite attempts, but it also doesn't have to be perfect).
once i get started my goal will be to practice, learn, and improve.
your videos are super helpful, but also very inspiring. thank you!
Informative video man.. Very thorough & competent explanations that are sure to help me improve my shooting. Many thanks Chris. 🤝🏻
You're very welcome
One of the best 'How To' videos I've seen ! Well thought out , articulated well, No Is exterreneous BS, 5 minutes of your music etc
The cheap lil 'Hunting slingshot' I scored from Greed Inc has little sight nubs,tiny plastic circles on the ends of forks ..I can't find out ANYWHERE I look it seems how to use them ..the curve of the grip makes it seem that I should draw band over them? But That seems counter intuitive to how you've been supposed to use them.. thnx from Seattle, the rat capitol of the US
You made a very interesting point. When you were talking about the heat in the band when you stretch it. Just like a barrel that gets hot from rapid shooting, my question now would be, should you wait, or is there a cool down procedure for the bands to get consistent shooting in the stretch and or does the band lose its stretch/strength the hotter it gets from a more rapid shooting sequence which in turn would create more inaccuracy?
Great video, thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. Peace, Mo
I used to shoot competitively as a kid (.22), and won a ton of high gun trophies and team awards. The emphasis on repetitive technique cannot be stressed enough. Once you determine what's making your shots accurate, do everything you can to repeat that. For me it was tilting my hand back to ensure that the slingshot frame was facing the target straight....meaning the outside face of the frame is parallel to your target. Once I figured this out I started landing shots way more consistently. The rest is just as important.......same anchor point EVERY time, and you will muscle memory it if you do it consistently and often enough. I also play guitar. Nothing is any different where that is concerned with playing very fast. Muscle memory.
While preparing your shot, release your breath, don't hold it. I always aim my slingshot down, release my breath, and then raise it into position while drawing, and 99% of the time come UP to the shot as opposed to over it and DOWN to the shot. Every one will differ, but whatever works for you, make it consistent.
out of curiosity and for my reference, whats a fair degree of accuracy you mentioned at about 21:00? how far and how big is this hypothetical?
Everyone's perception of accuracy is different I'd say a 50% hit ratio on a 75mm spinner at 10m is fairly accurate. It depends on how long the person has been shooting how much they are practicing. If you're brand new to shooting at you are getting 5 out of 10 on a 3" target at 10m that would be amazing. If you had been practicing consistently 5 years and were hitting that same score you'd have to go back to the drawing board or really sharpen up your form. I'm happy with 7/10 average on a 40mm at 10m personally but if I was training for a competition everyday I'd expect that to increase. Everyone has room for improvement
Spot on Chris... very much appreciate the refresher...
Great information there is definitely alot to come together for that moment, I have a annoying eye condition I'm happy just hitting that can
M8 you are right. I've been tilting my head to much. Thank you 👍
Hey dude thx so much for the slingshot for my son he has been playing with it all day
Hi Chris-love the Vids. Keep them coming.
After months of asking key players including Pro-Shot and Gamekeeper without success, I’ve determined you have the only shooting video and comments on the Gamekeeper Pocket Rocket 3. About 8-9 years ago the PR was introduced pretty much as an unbelievable amazing frame, only followed by not a single shooting video or unboxing or anything about it, except yours. Recently Wayne on Caddy Shack Catapults had a guest shooting the PR with Palm Swell but upon inquiring about would only say he’d had it a long time and didn’t know the Model. It’s as if a complete black out occurred after the amazing introduction..
Its just and older design that's not as popular now still a good one though
@@CatapultCarnage but not a single shooting video in 9 years?
@@edwardgomez3633 the pr4 came out then the pr5 now the pr6 it's just the way it goes John doesn't make them anymore and hasn't been promoting the design so it's been forgotten
@@edwardgomez3633 the pr4 came out in 2011 so that design is over 10 years old
@@CatapultCarnage but the PR3 is the one sold by pro shot still today. Cant find anybody doing a vid on it but thanks for getting back. Id live the PR with the Palm Swell if anybody can advise.
Don’t know if you will get this as bud is 2Yrs old but it has really helped me, thanks.
Thank you from slingshot Family from Philippines💯
Thanks for the instructions. I've shot many styles of archery, and a rule of thumb is that a shorter bow shoots more inconsistently than a longer bow, is it the same with frame width? I.e. is a wider frame more consistent than a narrow one? Thanks
Great advice I draw up to the target I find its similar to shooting an air rifle with open sights a nice straight line and calm breathing holding your aim to long speeds up fatigue in your arms and like you said your shots will become inconsistent really like your vids and it's nice to see someone giving good honest advice cheers Chris atb
Thanks man I appreciate it 🙏
I'm left handed but my dominant eye is my right eye. I didn't know that was rare though. I probably do 75 percent of everything right handed. Except for writing, fishing and boxing. Thanks for the lesson man.
Great video ,, You're a good teacher, knowledgeable and easy to follow .........
Thank you
Thanks a lot for making this video! I have a home business taking care of people with disabilities and the everyday grind can drive one mad, so i got into airgunning. Its so much fun but the downside was it was too noisy late at night when everyone's asleep, but is also my only down time. I am learning to shoot slingshots with my hallway as a range and the satisfaction is far greater in maintaining my mental health and keeping me sane. lol. I hope to gain more accuracy with the tips that You, Gamekeeper John, Nathan Masters, Zach Fowler and GZK (to mention a few) via the videos you produce. Again, I really appreciate you making this. Cheers from WA State!👍
Thanks for the technical information, This video gave me more information.
Glad it was helpful!
What a master class from the ' Meisterslinger'!!
I'm trying to learn as much as I can about slingshots and how to aim properly so I can hunt some small game and overall have a nice skill. I've been binging all kinds of videos for the past week. Your accuracy is amazing and I aspire to reach that level one day hopefully.
Hi Chris, I don’t know what you do for a living, but you sure do know how to teach. I had been shooting a catapult for a short while when I saw your video, How to aim a slingshot: Easy guide. Although I had watched other videos by great catapult shooters, that particular video of yours helped me improve greatly. I doubt if I will ever be as consistently good as you and some of your fellow catapult shooters ( I am seventy so I use aches and pains as an excuse! ) but to any one thinking of trying this out as a hobby, stick to what is taught in this video and you won’t go far wrong.
Ps, I’m not Chris’s dad!!.
Thanks buddy I do enjoy these how to videos and I think I have an idea on how to communicate my thoughts in a way that is easy to understand. I'm glad you like the channel
Thanks for this video. It was very helpful.
Like you I shot slingshots as a kid of 9-10. Only picked up slingshots again in 2016, but only shot 4-5 times in 3 years. I have now picked the hobby up again this year and was surprised how accurate I got in a matter of a 2-3 weeks.
But sometimes I can be out shooting at consistently hit high and right. I could not understand why after being accurate just days before. I was so consistent that I started adjusting where I aimed. Then this weekend i was off again.
After watching this video I think it is the tilt on my head. I can’t wait to get out and test that. I am also considering changing my anchor point to be closer to my eye. I currently use my earlobe.
Anyway, thanks again!
What a proper good video. I'm an old guy thats new to all this but you and game keeper John have got me hitting targets as well as I can with an air gun. I'm loving it 👍
Thats brilliant mate thank you 😊
Wow, game changing advice. If you ever end up in the states, I've got your first beer.
One of the best tutorial out there...tha KS Chris you given tons of useful things 👍
Nice one Chris ..One thing i have found with using my slingshots is a tendency to get a stiff Neck from repeated draw and alignment .Always keep the same anchor point!
I’m a week in so very early days, your video was superb and I’m sure will help me improve accuracy, also you gave the impression of not to expect too much to soon, other videos seem to say, do this and this and you can’t miss……. well I can and do …… many thanks again Chris…. just subscribed
You got this!
Good video Chris, I’m right handed and just naturally hold the pouch with my right hand I’ve not even thought about what eye is dominant. I wish I could find a spot to shoot without passer by ,since covid every buggers out in the woods.
Tell me about it mate you can't even get parked at my local woods now unless you go really early or the weather is bad. Thanks 👍
Great video, you've answered my problem with inconsistencies in my accuracy. I'm right handed & right eye dominant. But due to me going blind in my right eye, I shoot with the left eye and my shots are pretty much everywhere. I'll try switching hands and shoot with the catapult in my right hand and still use the left eye. Thank you.
I'm glad the video has been helpful to you pal but I wouldn't recommend that you switch to shoot under your right eye if your vision is poor in that eye.
Thankyou sir this was very helpful for us intermediate shooters. Very good good job.
Video couldn't have come at a better time for me, thanks Chris! I'm one of those lucky guys, left eye dominant, right handed. Now I just wish I was at home with my slingshots, not at work 🙄.
we're the same. So I draw with my left arm and aim with my left eye.
Hi Chris , thanks very much for the detailed explanation and sharing your experience to help novices like myself. I have been shooting for a little less than a year and have had some success but I sometimes shoot high and left. Your video is the first one I came across that talked about head tilt and it changed my shooting dramatically for the better. I am currently shooting an Evo field pro OTT and finally I am getting more consistent with it. I tried your tips for the two stage anchor point and it is fantastic as well. ( now I just have to perfect my release.) 😁 Thanks again 👍
Probably the single most informative shooting video I've seen, really gave some great suggestions! Thanks buddy!
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 I'm glad you found it helpful 😀
Great video I've always shot off my non dominant eye just because it's how I shot as a kid like yourself, however my left eye sight is failing due to some eyelid issues so I need to switch hands I suppose I'm just a bit scared to change what I've been doing for a long time but because of that I've not been shooting at all
Thank you buddy
Just remember it could be a long time before you see the benefits of a major change like that but stick with it
Just got one of your titan hunter ott brilliant. I've tried ttf couldn't it a barn door with it but ott squirrel and pigeon no problem.
Brilliant 👏
Thanks,this is very helpful-your analysis is 💯% on point!
Brilliant advice thanks for sharing.. I’ve constantly had some days shoot well and others it just terrible even at 10 yards 👍👍👍
each to his own, I like old level V pointed level and up- 75mm band pulled back to lower ear- pop cans at 12 yards-- lots of fun using 30 caliber steel balls
Excellent video my man, really enjoy all the content you have so many thanks from the highlands 🏴
This Slingshot Video is GOLD! Thx.
Glad to help!
Greetings from U.S.A You been great thank you so much! i will practice What you said. It is a great video!
Hi. It is difficult for me in english. Hope you understand spanish. I have two questions. Bands in a vertical line? And hand put presure in cheeck to get this aligment o move the slingshoot?
Debería alinear una banda con otra al apuntar? Que queden las dos bandas en una misma línea recta perpendicular al suelo. Y otra. La mano pegada a la cara siempre tiene que ponerse de igual manera y lo que cambia es la posición del tirachinas o también puede adaptarse la posición de la mano para conseguir esa alineación? Thank you Chris
Very good in depth video! I’m mostly on target, but I just can’t make an ott slingshot work for me. I get fork hits more than I’d like to.
There’s no problem with ttf.
If you keep up the thoughtful practice with ott you'll eventually figure it out and it'll benefit you as a shooter
Thanks Chris that was a massive help. I wondered where I went wrong sometimes you help me out there 👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯