Dominent Eye

[Topwaterspook]

     Okay, folks I could use some input here. My 8yr. old grandson was given a bow and is learning how to shoot. Here's the twist. He's right handed and was naturally given a right handed bow. While standing behind him and watching him shoot, it was apparent that something wasn't quite right. He was having a difficult time hitting the bag from 10yds. away. I questioned him about how he was sighting with the three pins. My wife ( who worked in the optical field for 25 years ) and I did the thumb and window test with him.  Apparently he is left eye dominant. Have any of you dealt with a similar problem?  What did you do to help the situation? Short of getting him a left handed bow and having him change the whole process, I'm at a bit of a loss. .............Watching him play baseball has also shown that his hand eye coordination suffers considerably............I'm now wondering if part of that problem may be related to the same condition. Thanks for the suggestions.

[A-Jay]

Hi Stitch,

 

We would run across this while training recruits at the range.  There are a couple of ways to approach this and no one way works for everyone - different strokes for different folks.  Being a youngster, few "habits" have been formed yet making the timing is right for over coming this.

 

Here's some good info for your particular case.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.huntersfriend.com/eye_dominance_issues.htm

[clayton86]

I have this "problem" I just became ambidextrous shooter I do everything right handed as even shoot but I'm left eye dominant. I shoot left handed better then I do right handed it's just slower but more accurate. The only time it really throws me off is doing night ops wearing night vision PVS14. It shouldn't because it's over my left eye my dominant eye but your supposed to put it over your non dominant non shooting eye.

[Topwaterspook]

Hi Stitch,

 

We would run across this while training recruits at the range.  There are a couple of ways to approach this and no one way works for everyone - different strokes for different folks.  Being a youngster, few "habits" have been formed yet making the timing is right for over coming this.

 

Here's some good info for your particular case.

 

A-Jay

 

http://www.huntersfriend.com/eye_dominance_issues.htm

Thanks, Andy. This is exactly what I thought was the problem. Carter was missing the bag consistently to the left. I agree that the proper fix is to change to a left handed bow. He is a bit challenged and just the accomplishment of consistently hitting that bag gave him so much sense of accomplishment. He regaled his dad with this achievement. It made him smile from ear to ear. This will be a great confidence builder for him. Thanks for the advice and info..............oh , by the way; I'm getting hooked on that jig fishing. Thanks for those too.

[Incognito]

     I have this same problem.  For years I shot right-handed and I grouped 5 inches at 25 yards.  When I was looking for a new bow I learned I was left eye dominant.  I got a left handed bow and now from 30 yards I shoot 3 inch groups.  I'd strongly suggest getting a left handed bow if funds allow it.  Also, everything seems more natural.  I'm 18 if that helps any.  

[00 mod]

Stitch,

 

I successfully competed in sporting clays for several years and have the same "problem" your grandson does.  I do everything right handed, except I am left eye dominant. I shoot a bow, long gun and pool left handed and everything else I do is right.  My suggestion is to get him a left handed bow.  All of my long guns are left handed now, and I wouldn't have it any other way.  I know the cast of the gun sure helped my accuracy.  As far as a bow, I have limited knowledge, but I would assume they are like some guns and cast neutral until you reach the higher end stuff.

 

Jeff

 

[A-Jay]

Thanks, Andy. This is exactly what I thought was the problem. Carter was missing the bag consistently to the left. I agree that the proper fix is to change to a left handed bow. He is a bit challenged and just the accomplishment of consistently hitting that bag gave him so much sense of accomplishment. He regaled his dad with this achievement. It made him smile from ear to ear. This will be a great confidence builder for him. Thanks for the advice and info..............oh , by the way; I'm getting hooked on that jig fishing. Thanks for those too.

 

Your Welcome & You're Welcome.

 

I also believe that although Carter had a big smile - I bet you were sporting one just as broad...

 

A-Jay