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by Merlin
Hi there!
Seeing this thread I find myself longing to shoot again, I was an archer too, long ago, but once an archer, always an archer...
If I may, I would like to add a little something for this lesson, if I may:
Breathing: What I´ve found during my career as a bowsman, is that if your breathing is inconsitent, the shot will be a failiure. One can be puffed out, of course, but always try to breath as consistent as possible.
A good exercise for this ( how to shoot when you´re out of breath ) that I did a lot was standing at the shooting point, shot the series of arrows ( usually three )and ran to the board, took the arrows, and ran back. Repeat this for about thirty series ( this was done on the distance 90 metres...) This drill will help you to find the right breathing, and you will find when you are calm at heart, the breathing will come natural.
There are other things that has to be taken in consideration when shooting, but first and foremost, and the most valuable lesson there is, for beginners ( or for pro´s for that matter ) is to enjoy the wonderful art of archery.
God only knows how much I miss it...
With the kindest of regards
Elen síla lúmenn omentielvo. Mae govannen!
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Merlin