training with compound

[Hidden Hippo]

Perhaps setting a bpm target wasn't ideal, but more efficient transfer of oxygen from the lungs is helpful as is efficiency in the muscles.

[ben_e71]

Originally Posted by phil_r_58

Even better, if you can shoot lots with archers who are better than you. Then watch, listen and learn.

This also includes all other styles. Rarely, if ever, are you going to get beaten because they have better equipment than you. Watch different peoples style, and behaviour, and see if any of the things they will do will work for you. There is no perfect text book style that can be learned from books. We are all different. Eventually, you will find your own style. But watching better archers will give you ideas. Well IMHO that is.

THis is so true - I have made some of my biggest steps up shooting with the bowmen level archers in my club. Not sure why it just seems to spur me on.

[Hidden Hippo]

For me its a very psychological thing (particularly with compound) that you want to aspire to be able to compete with the best in the club. Perhaps its just my competitive nature coming through and wanting to win.

[ben_e71]

Originally Posted by Hidden Hippo

For me its a very psychological thing (particularly with compound) that you want to aspire to be able to compete with the best in the club. Perhaps its just my competitive nature coming through and wanting to win.

Think you are right - [thinks] course I can beat the guy who's shot for 20 odd years even though I've only done it for 8 months

Or the other thing that works for me find the 3 or 4 guys who you respect as shooters in your club in your bow type. Then pick them off one by one.... [not in a day of the jackal way] when you have beat the one closest to you then target the next and so on....

[el_t]

Originally Posted by ben_e71

Or the other thing that works for me find the 3 or 4 guys who you respect as shooters in your club in your bow type. Then pick them off one by one.... [not in a day of the jackal way] when you have beat the one closest to you then target the next and so on....

That's fine in principle, but as there is only one other compound shooter at our club I'm a bit stuck.

The thought of picking people off one by one appeals though - bad week at work.

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