Is there a definitive method of aiming and shooting?

raygun · Post by **raygun** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:27 pm

Hey fellas,

Is there a definitive way of aiming and shooting? I have observed two different approach in my archery club. Most people would do this:

Draw the bow, aim and let fly the arrow. Basically, there is a pause for aiming AFTER they achieved full draw/anchor, holding the fully drawn bow for while.

A few I've observed seems to have a spontanous draw and release method. They seemed to aim first, then draw and release simultaneously, without pausing to aim. The action is very fluid. I believe it's called "snap shooting."

What is your opinion to these two different approach?

cheers

Orda Khan · Post by **Orda Khan** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:33 pm

The bow should work more effectively the quicker it is drawn and released, however this is harder to achieve the smaller the target is. I tend to fix my eyes on the target (I leave both eyes open) and concentrate on that, aiming so to speak, as I draw. I pause at full draw for around a second or so before release.