COMMON ARCHERY MISTAKES, YOU SHOULD KNOW TO IMPROVE

INTRODUCTION 

Archery is the practice of using a bow and arrow to shoot a target. It is one of the oldest sports in the world and has been practiced for thousands of years for hunting and warfare. Today, archery is primarily a recreational activity and a competitive sport

 

TYPE OF ARCHERY 

Archery can be practiced indoors or outdoors, and there are a variety of different types of archery competitions, including target archery, field archery, and 3D archery 

TARGET ARCHERY 

FIELD ARCHERY  

3D ARCHERY 

HERE ARE SOME BESIC MISTAKES OF DURING PRACTICE 

POOR FORM : 

 One of the most common mistakes beginners make is not paying attention to their form. 

This can lead to inconsistency and poor accuracy. 

It's important to focus on your stance, grip, and anchor point.

Inconsistent anchor point: 

 Another common mistake is having an inconsistent anchor point. 

The anchor point is where the bowstring touches your face, 

and it's important to have the same anchor point every time you shoot. 

This will help you be more accurate and consistent.

Improper bow grip: 

 Your grip on the bow is also important. Many beginners grip the bow too tightly,

 which can cause torque and affect accuracy.

 You should have a relaxed grip, 

using only your fingers, 

and avoid gripping the bow too tightly.

Not aiming properly: 

Aiming is crucial in archery, 

but many beginners don't take enough time to aim properly.

 It's important to take the time to aim and focus on your target before releasing the arrow.

Overuse of the bow arm: 

Some archers tend to use their bow arm too much when shooting.

 This can cause fatigue and affect accuracy.

 Instead, focus on using your back muscles to draw the bow and aim.

Not adjusting for wind: 

Wind can have a big impact on arrow flight.

 Many beginners don't take into account wind direction and speed when aiming,

 which can lead to missed shots. 

It's important to adjust your aim and technique to account for wind conditions.

Not practicing enough: 

Archery requires practice to improve your skills and consistency. 

Many beginners don't practice enough or give up too easily. 

Regular practice is essential for improving your technique and accuracy.

7 COMMON ARCHERY PRACTICE MISTAKES 

1 MASSIVE INCREASE IN TRAINING LOAD

Going from 500 arrows/week to 1000 arrows/week can cause you fatigue, injury and overtraining.

It's best to gradually increase arrow volume by just 10% per week if you want to progress smoothly.

 2 NOT EXPANDING DURING BOW TRAINING

Bow training is about repeating our shot cycle, including the expansion. 

So you shouldn't just hold.

You should slowly and smoothly expand with control through your clicker. 

This will help flexibility and improve your release.

3 NOT TRAINING FINGER STRENGTH

This can make you more relaxed during full draw and therefore give you a cleaner, less tense release.

4 NOT STRETCHING 

Ideally stretch every day, especially your upper body. 

This will keep you mobile and let you execute your shot cycle with your full range of motion.

5 NOT REPLICATING THE DISTANCE YOU CAN SHOOT

There's a big angle difference between 18m and 70m.

 This means different posture, alignment, and execution.

So when you shoot close range blank bale for form, make sure your target is the right height.

6 JUST SHOOTING ARROWS

It's easy to shoot arrows without a real purpose at blank bale in particular. 

But make sure you have a particular purpose for each session. 

Even at blank bale you should go through your shot cycle, including aiming!

7 NOT GETTING FEEDBACK

When shooting blank bale, it's easy to just shoot without any consequence but you need to have some sort of feedback to see if you are doing the right thing.

 Get a video delay app. Shoot and watch the delay.

Remember,

 archery takes time and practice to master.

 It's important to be patient, consistent, and willing to learn from your mistakes

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