Nov 2, 3 Training: "AIM"

(Please Note Tourney Registration links at end of message.
December 7th, 25meter, 60 cm face for all participants, indoor competition in Conyers)   

Saturday Nov 2 & Sunday Nov 3

 Weather predictions nice, but cold Saturday, so dress in layers as we may be outside if clear.
   Check to see if we are set up outdoors.

    Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in 

 

We had a great Pumpkin shoot last week- a bit cold , but the pumpkins , ghosts, and spiders were pummeled!

NOTES:
FITA tournaments coming up at 25 meters with  60 cm faces, and  if outside, we will have a few of those set up, for those interested.

TRAINING:

Eye focus-what are you aiming at?

Seems so simple, doesn’t it? Just aim at the gold and release!

Then why don’t all the arrows land in that sweet spot in the center?

Yes there are many factors in form that need to be addressed, but learning the technique for aiming can add improved results. The goal is to hit the target…so, be sure you are aiming at a very specific point on the target-not the aperture, not toward a target area, but a very specific point.

Aiming is not done until the archer reaches “hold”. Aiming before that, produces inconsistent results, and poor form.

Aiming requires just a few seconds- but does require the few seconds, and we teach the basic 1,2,3 timing from the beginning.

Look around at trees, flags, items moved by wind. Feel the wind on your skin at “set”. The decision to aim at the x, or slightly off, is made at this point, not at full draw. Consciously getting to hold, then allow  the time to focus through the aperture to the point you are aiming at (and if windy, that point may be a little left, right, above, below). For barebow shooters-although there is no focus through the aperture-the training is the same.

A common break in eye focus is watching the arrow in flight-with a quick turn of the head resulting in a change of eye focus right at the last second, changing the aiming point, and also moving the  archers solid "form" holding the gear. Eyes should remain on the target at the chosen aiming point –“laser pointed”; head remains steady, fingers are released by the last rotation of the scapula to the spine.

Take a look at Brady Ellison and how his eye focus remains at the target after the release of the arrow.

 

 

Upcoming Tournaments:
GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITAREGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA

 

Archery Learning Center, Snellville GA: 25 meter FITA Fall Classic Nov 8, 9,or 10
REGISTRATION FORM

To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. 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.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-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 aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).