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What is the stance in archery?
What is the stance in archery?
What does it mean to nock an arrow?
What does it mean to nock an arrow?
Grab below the fletching and insert the arrow into the bow string with the index vane facing you.
What is the drawing hand set?
What is the drawing hand set?
Hook the bowstring in the archer's groove.
Where should the bow hand be centered?
Where should the bow hand be centered?
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What is the purpose of the pre draw in archery?
What is the purpose of the pre draw in archery?
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Describe what to do during the draw.
Describe what to do during the draw.
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What is considered the anchor position in archery?
What is considered the anchor position in archery?
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What does aiming involve?
What does aiming involve?
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What should you think about during the shot set-up?
What should you think about during the shot set-up?
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How do you release the arrow?
How do you release the arrow?
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What does the follow through entail?
What does the follow through entail?
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Study Notes
Archery Success Steps
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Stance: Feet and shoulders should be positioned shoulder-width apart. Straddle the shooting line with the toe of the foot closest to the target aligned with the bow wheel.
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Nock Arrow: Grasp the arrow below the fletching and lift it over the vertical bow, inserting it into the bow string. Ensure that the index vane is facing the archer.
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Drawing Hand Set: Hook the bowstring using the archer's groove for proper alignment and grip.
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Bow Hand Set: Position the grip of the bow under the lifeline of the relaxed bow hand. Maintain a 30-45 degree angle with the knuckles of the bow hand.
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Pre Draw: Position the drawing and bow arms to arm level. Rotate the elbow of the bow arm downward and outward to prepare for the draw.
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Draw: Keep the draw arm parallel to the ground and smoothly pull the bowstring towards your face.
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Anchor: Place the tip of the index finger at the corner of the mouth, creating a gentle guiding point known as "tickling your smile."
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Aim: Align the arrow rest and/or arrow point with the target for accurate aiming.
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Shot Set Up: While focusing on the target, engage the back muscles and ensure slight rearward movement in the drawing shoulder, arm, and elbow for stability.
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Release: Allow the hooked fingers and the back of the drawing hand to relax simultaneously for a clean release of the arrow.
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Follow Through/Reflect:
- Extend the drawing hand backward under the ear, brushing along the face until the thumb approaches the shoulder. The drawing elbow should relax downward.
- The bow arm should move slightly forward, left, and downward after the shot.
- Reflect on the shot's feeling and appearance to assess performance.
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