James Park revisits the role of biomechanics in good form: this time, the draw I have previously noted that the principles of good biomechanics are quite simple. We want to use our bodies in the most effective manner to enable high scores and…
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Draws and Drawbacks
Tagged with: biomechanics, draw, injury prevention, James Park, rotator cuff muscles, shoulder, transfer phase
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The Top Three
Experienced international shot and coach John Dudley reveals the three most common questions he’s asked – and the answers It is the perfect time for you to set yourself up for a fresh start to an incredible season. I…
Tagged with: arrow spine, back tension release, coaching, john dudley, questions, release, stabilisers, surprise, tune
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The Lazy Guide to Archery
Andrew Smith says it doesn’t all have to be hard work – there are several tips and shortcuts you can use to improve your archery while making the most of your shooting time It’s a fact that most archers find…
Tagged with: anchor point, andrew smith, arrows, back tension, foot position, stance, string picture, technique
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Ask The Experts
Q: How important is breathing when it comes to shot execution? A: Breathing is very important before, and during, the shot process as logically, it is a factor in attaining a satisfactory aim, and a fluent execution. While most coaches…
Back to a Back Tension
Duncan Busby made the switch to a back tension release aid, and here he explains how to make the process work for you A couple of years ago I set myself the goal of shooting with a back tension release…
Tagged with: back tension, blank boss, duncan busby, hinge release, pull through, punching, release aid, resistance release, target panic, trigger
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The Crucial Factor
Roy Rose knows an unanticipated release is essential – and here, he explains why One of the most puzzling aspects of our sport is surely the statistic that reveals that, although almost every elite shooter employs a surprise release,…
Tagged with: clicker, commanding the shot, curical, IBF, impact bracing factor, release, release aid, roy rose, scapula motion, target panic, technique, trigger, unanticipated
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Troubled by torque?
Grip hand consistency is an essential part of a good shot, and Liam Grimwood has a couple of tricks you can use to spot what you’re doing There are a number of articles and instructional DVDs out there now about…
Stance and Stability
Liam Grimwood explains how what you do with your feet impacts the rest of your shot Good shooting form requires a stable platform to work from. No matter how good your shot execution and form are, if you don’t…
Tagged with: alignment, balance, feet position, liam grimwood, stability, stance, wind
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Ask The Experts
Q: I’m getting used to my new recurve after finishing a beginners course a few months back, but I’m noticing I’m getting a lot of string contact with my arm guard. It’s not hitting my arm, so it’s not painful, but…
Tagged with: arm guard, bracing height, clearance, contact, elbow position, grip, naomi folkard, rotation, string, torque
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Ask The Experts
Q: I shoot recurve, and my scores are improving to the stage where they’re good enough to shoot for my county, but there are still occasions where I find I’m struggling to draw fluently through the clicker. Is there anything I…