How to shoot a slingshot

Let's get shooting. This quick getting started guide is going to walk you through shooting a slingshot even if you don't know anything yet.

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Go from novice to ready to shoot in 7 minutes

What do you need to know to shoot a slingshot successfully?

Want to know how to shoot a slingshot? Then don't miss this video.

Good news. We put everything you NEED to know to learn how to shoot a slingshot successfully into a quick video that takes just 7 minutes to watch. In this video, Jordan Smothers shows you the essential steps to a successful shot in one succinct video walkthrough.

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HOW TO SHOOT A SLINGSHOT

Meet your instructor.

Nathan Masters, Slingshot Instructor

Founder, SimpleShot

If you want to learn how to shoot a slingshot, you want to hear from Nathan. A lifelong slingshot shooter, and lead instructor of Slingshot Mastery, Nathan has been a top slingshot shooter for decades.

Nathan's skill with a slingshot is hard to miss. There are few things that are NOT a target for Nathan, no matter how small.

If you want to learn how to shoot tiny targets with incredible precision, Nathan is the teacher you want.

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Everyone teaches a little bit differently.

In this video, Nathan (Founder of SimpleShot) teaches Dan how to shoot a slingshot, demonstrating the essentials of success. Watch these videos as many times as it takes to master the basics of slingshot shooting. Unlock a world of fun!

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LEARN HOW TO SHOOT A SLINGSHOT IN 7 MINUTES

7 steps to successful slingshot shooting

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01

YOUR BEST EYE

Eye Dominance.For the best results shooting your slingshot, you need to know which eye is dominant.

02

CHOOSE YOUR GRIP

Which grip will you use?

The Hammer grip is strong and intuitive, but is it best? We recommend pinch or fork supported.

03

HOLDING THE FRAME

Hold it on the side and grip it well. Holding it on the side creates a straight line for aiming when you draw.

04

HOLDING THE POUCH

Keep it even.

The knots on the pouch tie-in should be even in every direction so the bands are evenly spaced from the frame.

05

LOADING THE AMMO

Place the ammo in the centering hole in the pouch, grip the ammo only (don't pinch in front of the ammo).

06

CHOOSE YOUR ANCHOR

If you don't have a consistent anchor, you won't have a consistent shot. Find a place on your face to know you're drawing the same every single draw.

07

AIM & RELEASE

Draw to your anchor point and look right down that band. Wherever the bands are pointing is where the ammo will go.

Keep your grips steady and release with as little movement as possible.