Kaminski recommends a “process journal” where you record:
| Tuning Step | What to Check | |---------------|-------------------------------| | Center shot | Arrow aligned with string through berger hole | | Cam timing (compound) | Both cams hit stops simultaneously | | Nocking point height | 1/8 to 1/4 inch above level | | Plunger tension | Bare shaft groups with fletched arrows | | Crawl / creep | Clicker placement for recurve | bow drops naturally |
: Provides exact schedules and arrow counts used by an Olympian. bow drops naturally |
| Step | Name | Key Focus | |------|----------------|---------------------------------------------| | 1 | Stance | Consistent foot placement, weight evenly distributed | | 2 | Nocking & Grip | Relaxed bow hand, 45-degree angled grip | | 3 | Hook & Setup | Deep finger hook (recurve) or release aid wrist position | | 4 | Raise & Load | Scapula retraction, bow shoulder low | | 5 | Anchor | Index finger corner of mouth (recurve) or nose-to-string | | 6 | Transfer | Shift load from arm to back muscles | | 7 | Expansion | Continue pulling through the clicker | | 8 | Release | Relaxation of fingers, not active opening | | 9 | Follow-through | Hand moves behind neck, bow drops naturally | bow drops naturally |