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Tips

1.    Be sure to perform the "master" eye test.    

2.    The "string bow" is a way to develop shooting form and also to correct shooting form and draw length.

3.     When aiming, concentrate on the place you are aiming, through out the shot!

4.    Be "positive" with all corrections, suggestions and comments! Instill a positive atmosphere and enjoy the results! 

5.    ONLY make positive comments to your students, instill and reinforce their self-esteem and confidence!

6.    DO NOT demonstrate a "dry fire", drawing the bow without an arrow  nocked or any NEGATIVES! 

7.    Make ONE SHOT at a time! and Reflect after each SHOT! Only think about the GOOD SHOTS!  . 

8.    As the students become proficient, move the line shooting back!

9.    Practice the most at 15 meters.

10.  Play archery games at 15 meters.

11.  Form an "after or before" School archery club, with a "booster" support organization to raise funds for tournaments!

12.  Teaching a "blind" person to shoot. Position their body so the bow arm's shoulder is pointing at the target , nock the arrow and   position their fingers on the string, under the arrow.  Stand behind their drawing arm shoulder and direct the shot by aiming the arrow for them. Give voice directions on raising the bow arm, drawing, aiming and releasing the arrow. It would be helpful to have another person helping until the person is comfortable with the instructions, stance and anchor.

13.  It is best to use at-least a 1/4 inch cable and ratchet, (tennis net ratchet as an example), to tighten the line holding the arrow resistant curtain. The curtain should be hung from the cable or rope, so it has some folds and is loose. Arrows that hit the curtain will drop and not go through it.

14.  Using a permitted "BOW SLING", will help increase scores, by letting the archer shoot with a  more relaxed bow arm and not grab the bow upon release of the arrow.

 
 
 PA NASP Coordinator
 Alfred, / Al Towler
 email - ajt.1932@verizon.net

 (215) 675 4025
 250 Summer Ave., Horsham, Pa., 19044