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Originally Posted by DivingBirdie  I started Archery only 4 months ago (joined the school's club), and began real shooting 3 months ago (since I bought my Nexus), I pretty much shot the way I felt like, no particular technique or style, simply the way I felt like it (but of course, based on the basics). I was pretty consistent in my 'bad' form though.
My stance is as KSL's Total Archery.
I think the scores went down because there is just too many steps I have to take note of and I lose consistency.
Archery, ah... The complexity of simplicity. |
I think you are trying to get too complex too early. You are still developing: I doubt if your form has properly developed and your drawlength is almost still growing as your strength and form develops. When you say you were "pretty consistent" how consistent? What were your average scores?
Why do you think your form was (is) bad? I assume that you are referring to the basic form you were taught on the beginner's course? If so and you were well taught with a good anchor under the chin and you have some sensation of the using your back during the shot I would have advised you to stay with the form you were taught because it could have quite easily taken you to 1st Class.
I see you are shooting with a bow sling and that is a good thing as long as you have enough confidence with is so you are not tempted to grip or snatch the bow on loose. Personally I can't use finger slings and prefer a bow sling that goes round the riser and hooks onto my wrist. This allows me to tuck my fingers out of the way of the riser and prevents me from snatching at the bow. I also agree that a longrod would be beneficial as it would add stability to your shot.
My advice would be to leave the KSL method alone for now. Except in that the concept of achieving good alignment with the proper use of the back and relaxed arms would be a good area to work on. As for the actual mechanics of the draw - continue with what you are doing (are you using a T-Draw?), and maintaining a straight, in-line hand and forearm with as little tension in it as possible. To draw the bow think about rotating the shoulder joint to bring the arm back and in-line with the arrow at full draw; this will help you get that good alignment and bring your back into play both in the draw and during the aim/loose.