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Archery has a very long history. The concept of throwing arrows had been
around since the Stone Ages, when these implements were used to gather
food such as meat or fruits found on top of trees. They also became
weapons during warfare, and men were able to kill thousands of people
because of archery. For others, archery is a form of an art and a test of skill. It was commonly practiced by the noble families, when kings and princes were expected to excel. However, it took a while before this interest transformed into a sport. In fact, it almost perished until it was added into the roster of games by the Olympics. How to Become an Archer Archery is not as physically daunting as swimming or basketball, but it can still be very exhausting. This is because you have to have proper eye-to-hand coordination as well as excellent brainwork. These body parts should be able to work together harmoniously if you want to make sure that you don't miss your targets. Another challenge that you have to face in archery is the fact that you don't have too many coaches or instructors to choose from. This is because not a lot of people would pursue this sport. It's common even for pros to train themselves. Of course, if you're starting out, it will take a while before you can learn the ropes. Nevertheless, with the tips below, the learning curve will not be that steep: 1. Choose the right equipment. The equipment that you're going to use will have an impact on your aiming and shooting. Bows and arrows normally come in different ranges. Because of this, it's essential that you test them before you decide to rent or buy these equipment. For the bows, make sure that it would be easy for you to pull the string. They should also not have long draws. Your hands, as much as possible, should be kept relaxed at all times. You could not accomplish that if your bows put too much tension to your hands. Your arrows, on the other hand, should match the bow's draw length. This way, you don't end up with ones that are too short, since you would not be able to maximize the draw length. Long ones don't fly accurately. 2. Concentrate. Once in the field, make sure that you're not thinking of anything else except the aim and your bow and arrow. Keep in mind that archery requires not only skill but also preciseness. You don't just want to hit the object. You want to go for that tiny target. You can only do so if you can increase your level of concentration. 3. Practice blind bale shooting. This type of shooting technique requires you to be blindfolded when you're shooting the arrows. It may seem absurd, but what you're really trying to do is to maximize the use of your subconscious mind. Surely, you would have a lot of misses, but with constant repetition, it would not be long before your subconscious minds get to store your habits. Later, shooting arrows with accuracy becomes nature to you. |