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Originally Posted by tel Ok Dave - clear the server! We have the answer now.....  |
Very funny
It sounded glib, I know, but that wasn't the intention. It's just that I firmly believe in not over-complicating the issue and that list, although it's very brief, does keep me focussed on the job in-hand.
There's a lot of stuff hidden behind the simplicity of the list, but I don't want to have to run through a mile-long checklist everytime I pick up my bow so the short and to-the-point list works for me.
For example, 'stand-up straight' really means check my foot position relative to the line and the target; centre my weight left-to-right and over the ball of my foot each and every shot; keep my hips in-line; keep my bow shoulder down; keep my chin up, etc etc.
Now, it's just not possible to run through a list like this every shot - I'd never get more than one away within the time limit - but if I tell myself to 'stand up straight' my subconscious takes care of the rest while I get on with the shot.
Adam