Many techniques can be used when you are learning to shoot. The most important thing though is to learn how to shoot the correct way. By learning how to shoot the correct way you will be more accurate in the future. The first important part of form is your feet. The way you stand and the way your body is positioned during the shot is called the shooting stance. Your feet should be about shoulders width apart and parallel to each other. This will keep you from spreading your feet to far apart and messing up the rest of your form. The tip of your toes should also line up with the center of the target that you are shooting at. This will help you make sure that you are directly in front of the target. After you have your feet parallel to each other and at shoulders width apart make sure they are directly below you. This will help you from leaning forward or backward, and it will make it easier to keep your bow level in the future. Remember you must start with a good foundation.
The next part of form that is important is your torso. When you are getting ready to shoot your body should make a perfect “T”. The picture at the top illustrates this "T" stance very well. If you are leaning forward or backward your shot can be greatly affected. Instead try to stand as tall as possible. This will help you align your torso into the perfect “T” position. Another important element of archery is relaxation. It is very important to stay relaxed while you are shooting. One way to stay relaxed while shooting is to take a deep breath right before your shot. When you do this make sure you relax your shoulders at the same time. This will allow for a more fluid motion when you are shooting.
When you pull back the bow hold the bow at arm’s length straight in front of you and then pull the string back to you! This allows you to stay in the “T” position when you are pulling back your bow. Many people do this step incorrectly. What they do is put the string to their face and push the bow away from them. This does not allow them to stay in their “T” position. Once you get to this point many things can influence the trajectory of the arrow. However these techniques will allow you to start with a good foundation which is the key to accuracy.
The next part of form that is important is your torso. When you are getting ready to shoot your body should make a perfect “T”. The picture at the top illustrates this "T" stance very well. If you are leaning forward or backward your shot can be greatly affected. Instead try to stand as tall as possible. This will help you align your torso into the perfect “T” position. Another important element of archery is relaxation. It is very important to stay relaxed while you are shooting. One way to stay relaxed while shooting is to take a deep breath right before your shot. When you do this make sure you relax your shoulders at the same time. This will allow for a more fluid motion when you are shooting.
When you pull back the bow hold the bow at arm’s length straight in front of you and then pull the string back to you! This allows you to stay in the “T” position when you are pulling back your bow. Many people do this step incorrectly. What they do is put the string to their face and push the bow away from them. This does not allow them to stay in their “T” position. Once you get to this point many things can influence the trajectory of the arrow. However these techniques will allow you to start with a good foundation which is the key to accuracy.
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