We also took time at the July 10 class to look at and compare a handmade self/barebow, a tournament bow, and compound bow, and discuss brace height and the common element in shooting form for all this equipment.
Sunday July 10
Hope everyone had a great 4th!
We will be back at training, Sunday. Class starts at 3 p.m.
Bring a shoelace-wide , long (can be colorful or with a pattern if you like) and you can make your own bow slings, sized to fit your hand.
To participate this Sunday, please reply with your name, right or left handed, and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com if you have not already done so.
Training: “sit dog”
We started with “halt dog” to get the proper “v” in our bow hand position. Depending on the type of bow and style you shoot, gripping of the bow and dropping the bow arm creates errors at the last moment of the shot, and the idea is to shoot the bow and arrow at the same time…so the hand holding the bow must be relaxed, but purposeful ,so the sling can do its job as the bow seemingly “jumps” from the hand toward the target and rotates as the sling catches it.
From the wrist-“sit dog!” with the sling doing the work to catch the bow.
A motion design to give forward direction and release to the bow. Bow arm stays STEADY. Only the wrist breaks with purpose, and it is a downward wrist motion. Slight tension in the open thumb of the bow hand.
Look at the difference between Olympic athlete Brady Ellisons “8” and “10” with the sit dog controlled bow hand http://youtu.be/quM_nJZ1DGQ
Sunday:
As you arrive and sign in, remember to do the warm up exercises. Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperature. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target, and distance. (new students are at 9 meters, seasoned , or students hitting red or better 3 times in a row, move to the 18 meter distance. 60 cm for youth. 40 cm, compound, tournament youth, adults.)
This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .
Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.
Wear snug fitting clothing, wear CLOSED TOE SHOES, tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).
Class fee is $15.00- cash or check to Learn Archery (sorry-no debit cards).
Questions? e-mail
Coach Jefflyne Potter
NAA Certified Community Coach
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