Posts Tagged ‘Fundamentals’

Ok, we’ve shot the arrow at the target. What happens now? Take a couple relaxing breaths. Release any physical or mental tension related to the shot. And then take a moment to mentally review that shot. This should be an unemotional analysis; since an extreme emotional reaction (either happy or frustrated) can affect the next…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. If you have any questions about these articles or anything to do with archery, ask your instructor.…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Anchoring: The next stage of the draw, is anchoring. What do we mean by that? The simple…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Drawing the arrow back is both as simple as it sounds and as complicated as the universe.…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Set-Up: I prefer to think of this step more as set-up rather than raise the bow to…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Posture or Body Position in archery is important because it forms the backbone for the shot. What…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. Our next preparation step is hook the string with the fingers of one hand and grip the…

Each month in 2024, we will be posting a new article in our Fundamentals of Shooting Archery series. These articles are intended to supplement and further explain any instructions given or terminology used by the instructors and assistants. From the USAA list of 11 steps, nocking (putting) the arrow on the string is step #2,…