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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Most Overlooked Accuracy Killers in Archery (Fix These Now) | FRIDAY KILL NOTES

from The Archery Project · host Zakk Plocica

Misses that drift left, right, high, or low rarely start at the target—they start in your hands. We dig into the small, overlooked habits that make or break accuracy and share the exact steps we use to tighten groups fast. No gear hype, just clear fixes you can test today.We start with the bow hand, because torque is the first domino. Learn how to set the grip into your lifeline, relax the fingers, and align the cam and string so the arrow leaves clean. We explain simple checks like cam tracking and paper tears, then show how blank-bale reps hardwire a repeatable hold. From there, we lock in peep alignment and anchor consistency. You’ll hear why the peep should move to your eye, how to avoid scope shadow, and how steady facial pressure keeps impacts true as you add distance.Next, we tackle creep and collapsing. If the valley lets you relax, your arrow can roll forward just before the shot—hello high-low flyers. We walk through staying engaged on the back wall, using a hinge or a clicky thumb to promote honest tension and a surprise break. Form ties together at the front shoulder: down and away, lats on, chest open, draw length right. To speed learning, we lean on video—record your shot, spot the hidden flaws, and fix one thing at a time. Finally, we cover the mental game. Build a simple shot script—grip, anchor, align, aim, expand, follow-through—accept natural pin float, and let execution run the show instead of panic.If you’re ready to trade guesswork for clean, repeatable form, this conversation gives you a blueprint: practical drills, setup checks, and mindset tools that scale from backyard practice to tournament lines and treestands. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s chasing tighter groups, and leave a quick review telling us which fix helped you most.🏹 Shop Extreme Outfitters for all of your archery & bowhunting needs: https://extremeoutfitters.comUse code ARCHERYPROJECT to save 10%Quick reads, pro tips, and the latest episodes—delivered straight to your inbox every week.👉 Sign up here: https://thearcheryproject.com/✅ Watch the video podcast here!       https://www.youtube.com/@thearcheryprojectJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:► Facebook: http://bit.ly/44UD7Vo► Instagram: http://bit.ly/40Q2jLf

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Misses that drift left, right, high, or low rarely start at the target—they start in your hands. We dig into the small, overlooked habits that make or break accuracy and share the exact steps we use to tighten groups fast. No gear hype, just clear fixes you can test today. We start with the bow hand, because torque is the first domino. Learn how to set the grip into your lifeline, relax the fingers, and align the cam and string so the arrow leaves clean. We explain simple checks like cam tra...

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