Most population will have heard of Robin Hood and will know that he is famed for his potential as an archer. For the beginner seeing to take up archery today, you will no doubt have at least a faint desire to emulate the mythical hero when on the target range. In order to do this however, you will need to ensure that your technique in firing an arrow is perfect if you hope to perform the same high standards of accuracy that Robin Hood was believed to have possessed.
Your first step to a thriving shot is to make sure you take the right stance. Whilst the stance will vary from man to person, they will follow the same basic position. Firstly, you must find your dominant eye, which will be used for aiming. The bow is regularly placed in the opposite hand, although there are some who argue for the opposite to this. The archer then stands perpendicular to the target with their feet almost shoulder-length apart. As an archer progresses, they may select to stand with their front foot; the one closest to the target, slightly behind the other. This is called an 'open stance,' as the body is more open to the target.
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Once you have taken your stance, you will now be ready to load the arrow. To start, whilst pointing the bow towards the ground, rest the shaft of the arrow against the bow, just above your gripping hand or on the arrow rest if one is attached to your bow. The rear end of the arrow is then nocked against the string, which rests in a V-shaped groove in the nock of the arrow. This should be placed so that one of the three feather-like vanes at the rear of the arrow points at a 90 degree angle away from you and the remaining two pointing towards you. The nock of the arrow should then be placed in the middle of the index and middle fingers, with the string placed in the crease where your fingers join the palm of your hand. The arrow is then held still with your thumb.
As you go to shoot, the typical procedure is for the bow to be raised simultaneously. The string is then anchored by the chin and the archer takes aim. This is where you will have an advantage over the noted outlaw, as modern bows will often have some form of sight window to sustain aiming. Used correctly, the sights will furnish a guide of where the arrow should land. It is foremost to keep your breathing controlled; so you can remain as steady as possible, to ensure the bow and sight are kept level, and to make sure your grip on the bow is not too tight. Once you are ready to fire, plainly relax your fingers and keep your shooting pose as still as possible until the arrow hits the target.
Always keep in mind that you will not be hitting the centre from the very first shot. Keep persevering with regular practice and regular study and your shooting technique will soon improve, and you will be hitting the bull's-eye as regular as Robin Hood in no time at all.
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