Saturday, March 28, 2009
Practice
Only one week left before the Pennsylvania State Archery Association's state tournament on April 4 and 5, 2009 in Harrisburg, PA. While my shooting hasn't been up to how I'd like it, I continue to work on my shooting form. Recently, I've had problems with keeping my arrows on target. I discovered last week that my anchor point has been floating around. After experimenting, I think I've fixed it. In order to keep my anchor point exactly where I want it, I've started touching the string to the side of my chin at full draw while keeping my release hand tight against my face. This has given me a firmer anchor point and I'm now hitting about 80% of my shots in the 10-ring. I'll have another "Archery Tip of the Week" next week, a few more blogs, and I'll give an update on how my son (who took 1st place in 2008 in the Cadet division) and I do at States.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
About Me
I just realized that I should perhaps tell you a little something about myself in regards to archery.
I am not a professional archer. I am, however, a certified archery instructor recognized by USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association. I am an avid archery hunter and a member of the Pennsylvania State Archery Association and a member of the Perry County Archer's Club in New Bloomfield, PA.
In 2007, I took 1st place in the South Central Regional PSAA Archery Tournament.
In 2008, I took 3rd place in the PSAA State Archery Tournament in the adult men's Class A Unlimited Division.
I also work part-time as a bow technician at Gander Mountain in Harrisburg, PA.
I am not a professional archer. I am, however, a certified archery instructor recognized by USA Archery and the National Field Archery Association. I am an avid archery hunter and a member of the Pennsylvania State Archery Association and a member of the Perry County Archer's Club in New Bloomfield, PA.
In 2007, I took 1st place in the South Central Regional PSAA Archery Tournament.
In 2008, I took 3rd place in the PSAA State Archery Tournament in the adult men's Class A Unlimited Division.
I also work part-time as a bow technician at Gander Mountain in Harrisburg, PA.
***ARCHERY TIP OF THE WEEK***
if you find yourself constantly getting slapped by the string on your bow forearm, there may be two reasons. First, your stance may be too closed. Try opening your stance by moving your rear foot forward a couple inches while pointing your front foot more towards the target.
Another issue may be how you are gripping the bow.Grip the bow so that the ridge of your knuckles are at a 45 degree angle to the floor. A good exercise to understand this is to get in your shooting stance without your bow and raise your bow hand towards the target. Now point. The natural position that your hand is now in is the position you want when gripping the bow.
Both of these methods will move your bow forearm away from the string path.
Another issue may be how you are gripping the bow.Grip the bow so that the ridge of your knuckles are at a 45 degree angle to the floor. A good exercise to understand this is to get in your shooting stance without your bow and raise your bow hand towards the target. Now point. The natural position that your hand is now in is the position you want when gripping the bow.
Both of these methods will move your bow forearm away from the string path.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Intro
Welcome to my brand new blog. I hope this spot becomes a place where archery enthusiasts can come and discuss our great sport and the hunting that goes along with it. Here, I will be posting "how-to" videos and pics, weekly helpful hints, and links to other archery sites. Please bear with me as I get this blog going. Thanks.
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