Recently completed my checklist to participate in an archery competition. This is by participation in the the Barebow Asia 2026, Malaysia. There were 2 rounds, each with 6 ends. Each end, 6 arrows were shot at target with a distance of 50m. if not mistaken, the size is 122cm with 10 rings. Rather not mention the score.
Am more pressed to fix the form, and to have more practices. Called up coach Harvey for a session and met him at his new place in Ampang. Lessons learnt in that 1+ hour.
- Feet stance corrected for open stance, and feet to be parallel. Now standing more at 45deg to the target, than the almost 90deg to target.
- Use lighter bow poundage to practice instead of the 34#.
- When starting to set and setup, use core and twist body back towards the draw arm. Helps to get the Latissimus dorsi to get moving. The bow arm should have the elbow already turned, and bow grip rest in the palm of the hand as it push forward and shoulders down.
- The draw arm should be pulled back and keeping the shoulders down. Cant recall the muscles to focus on, most likely the posterior deltoid, and another muscle.
- Anchor point for consistent shoot. Found the thumb to back of lower jaw, pointer finger to lower canine. No more contact with upper jaw, what happened?
- Changes in stance and the draw has led to a different view of the string, point, and target. Will need to review the new anchor point. Will it change the draw length?
- Noticeable during draw, there is a collapse happening before release. Most likely due to the process where I overdraw, then come to anchor.
- Next question, what are the strengthening exercise needed?
Part of the muscle to pull the bow string.
Draw is looking more like Giulia Mantilini. Still working on identifying the anchor point.
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