Zoey Adams
Visit any Arabian country, and you will see archery as no alien skill. In fact it is a long-revered activity that withstood the test of time.
If you are a right hander, you need to hold the bow with your left hand. Once your hand settles on the bow, stand at the proper angle to the target. Vice versa for left-handers. And then stand straight while maintaining your balance. And remember to keep ribs, shoulders down. Relax as much as you can.
Nock is a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring. Listen carefully to that little sound, 'snap', when you connect arrow to the string.
You need index finger for this. Place it over the nock while using your middle and ring finger down the nock. That's how you hook the string. Keep your little finger aside. Now check if you have the bowhand on the lifeline of your thumb.
Extending the bow arm could be done by bringing the bow arm to the height of your shoulders. You will notice that the bow arm's elbow is turned away from the string.
If you have observed archers during your sightseeing Abu Dhabi visit, you will realize how focused they are when they draw the bow. They take a little time, with intense focus, to draw the string along the bow arm in a direct horizontal line. You need to have the support of your back muscles to draw the string while your shoulder blades move into each other. Remember keep on standing straight and keep your both shoulders relaxed.
Many amateur archers have one question: why does their arrow hit in the middle? You have come to the anchor point. If you use a sight, the bow string must not get in contact with your chin and nose. The expert archers at any place such as Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort will enlighten you on the perfect way to anchor.
When you reach the full draw point, you need to transfer the weight of the bow from your arms towards your back.
Still at the full draw, you need to settle with the sight ring. Learn where hand should be in sync with the position of face. You should be able to observe the string line on the top bow limb. Keep to the sight of the target.
Now is the focal moment. You need to release the arrow. For that you need to be relaxed. Keep your shoulders relaxed and let them act on their own accord. The shoulder blades will move towards each other.
