How can we shoot better in windy conditions?

Firstly, in windy conditions, it is recommended that we aim off. Initially, we adjust our sight during the practice for the average prevailing wind. Once the scoring starts, it is suggested not to make any further sight adjustments to compensate for changing wind conditions. If we do, especially under competitive stress, we can become terribly mixed up. In the end, we do not know where the sight should be anymore. It is better to leave the sight where it is and aim off. Whenever we aim-off, the eyes must stay focused on the spot we aimed at, until the arrow hits the target. The better archers in the wind, are the better eye controllers.

Four points for shooting better in the wind:

•Eye control

•Be more relaxed

(Most archers tighten up in the wind and try, erroneously, to make a "strong" shot)

•Maintain a consistent triangle between shoulders and chin

•Maintain timing

(In windy conditions the tendency is to focus too much on aiming, causing tension in the body and loss of timing)

RECOMMENDED SHOOTING PRACTICE

HOW MUCH PRACTICE

The amount of practice will depend on what level of expertise an archer wishes to achieve. To be able to perform at the highest level, clearly a lot of practice will be required. Once an archer has the correct technique and is ready to compete then 200+ arrows a day practice, 6 days a week should be the norm, even though in Korea, high school archers in years 10-12, shoot on average more than 500 arrows per day, sometimes even 1,000/day.

However, once an archer has reached a high level of competency than this may be reduced to 200-300 arrows per day, 6 days per week to maintain the feeling and technique.

Archery is very much a feeling sport; therefore there should only be one day off during the week otherwise the feeling will quickly be lost. This is the same for professional golfers, world class tennis players and most other professional sports.

EYES CLOSED SHOOTING PRACTICE

Eyes closed training practice for obvious reasons should be carried out close to the target, approximately 5-10M maximum and safety should be a major issue.

Shooting with the eyes closed will allow the archer to focus on the process only, without the visual distractions of the target and aiming. It is particularly good if trying to work on a specific part of the form, as it will increase the focus and heighten the feelings. It will consciously train the subconscious mind to recognize what the true feeling of the shot should be.

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