How to Shoot a Compound Bow
In the past,
archery was mainly used for hunting.
Today it has become quite a sport, ranging from 3D
shooting, range shooting, an Olympic event and of course, archery is still used
for hunting! It is important to find the
correct bow suited to you, your strengths can determine the type of bow you
purchase as well as your weaknesses, and price plays into the formula as
well. Be sure to do your homework and
purchase the best bow for YOU.
If you are a
novice in Archery and want to learn How to shoot a compound bow then here are a
few simple steps you can follow:-
#1.
Open your stance slightly for good
clearance. There are two diffrent
types of stance. Square Stance where your both feet are in a line and other one
is Open Stance Where your right leg will be slightly
forwarded then the left leg. Choose your comfortable position.
#2.
Prepare for the shot.
Nock the arrow.
#3.
Attach the release to the string under
the nocking point or to the loop if you have one.
#4. Set the hand in the grip. The pressure point
should be on the thick part of the thumb muscle, the force from the bow should
go straight into your bow arm.
#5. Lift the bow and draw arm. Point
the bow roughly at the target - you are not allowed to raise the bow over the
target as many recurve archers do to get some extra leverage when they draw the
string. An eventual misfire when you draw the string must stay within the
shooting field.
#6. In one smooth motion draw the string to your
anchor. Use your back muscles as much as you can when you draw the string. Your
draw length should be determined with help from an experienced archer or coach.
#8.
The anchor point is an individual preference.
Try to get the string to your nose tip, and then you will have an extra
reference point to keep your head in the same position every shot.
#9. Your brain will automatically try to focus in
the middle of the target. Don't worry if you aren't perfectly still. This will
improve with practice.
#10.
Fire your release in a very gentle
manner, a feeling of a surprising release is desired. A very successful method
to accomplish this is to apply some more backtension with the draw arm shoulder
blade and use that force to fire the release.
#11.
At release, keep your focus on the
target and if you have the right pressure against the target your bow arm will
be still in the release moment and then move right forward.
#12.
After the shot, relax and go thru it
in your mind.