West's Archery, Inc.
Coaching
This page is intended for providing pictures of shooting technique
Since 2006 the B.E.S.T. Method
was introduced to the N.A.A.
Biomechanical
Efficient
Shooting
Technique
We will have pictures and descriptions posted here.
The old style of shooting
Pre Shot Set Up
 
Before making your draw make sure everything is set.
Bow hand, string hand, bow arm. Here is where you start your aiming process.
The Center Draw
 
Ideally the index finger of the string hand should set underneath and touching
the jawline. The thumb and small finger should be relaxed yet out of the way
 
The string should be in the middle of the chin and the middle of the nose
Draw Expansion
Shoulders and bow arm should be fully expanded and pressed toward the target. This eliminates recoil movement upon release
There should be a straight line from the back elbow
right through the arrow to the back of the bow
Bow Hand
 
The bow hand should be relaxed. Dont put a "death" grip on your bow.
Back Release
 
The shoulder blades should compress together in the back. This pulls the draw arm back and in line with the arrow.
Follow Through
The release hand should go directly away and opposite the direction of the arrow. The shooting form should remain in tact allowing the bow to move in its natural motion.
Continue aiming all the way through the shot
If you look closely, you will see that the arrow has just cleared the bow and the archer has everything locked in place
Side Draw
 
The index finger of the draw hand should be at or near the corner of your mouth. This puts the back end of the arrow directly below your eye for aiming.
Listen to your coach
 
Mark's dad shades his eyes from the sun with his hat (L)
then coaches Mark (R)
For more coaching questions you can email us at westsarchery@yahoo.com
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