| Well, here's a thing: I actually agree with something Yewselfbow said!!
He's quite right, it does allow the archer to work on the finer points of form. Without any wind pushing the bow arm (or even upper body) around it's possible to concentrate on making a good shot, every shot. I'm sure we've all shot outdoors on days so windy that making a good solid shot is all but impossible.
Actually, Jon Nott said to me last year that he considered indoor shooting (particularly Fita 18's) to be the ultimate test of nerve and accuracy. At the time I wasn't sure I agreed with him but, having had more time to consider this, I think this sentiment is spot-on. With no weather to blame for the poor shots the playing field is effectively perfectly level, with everyone competing on a completely even footing. The winner will be the person best able to point their bow at the middle and execute a good, consistent shot. No ifs, no buts, no excuses.
Personally I think that realising this is the key to enjoying indoor shooting. If you can accept that the whole game is exclusively about you, the bow and the target, then every single indoor round becomes a new challenge to improve upon your mastery of both the game and your mental strength and THIS is fun.
Adam |