An Introduction to Traditional Archery Bows
Traditional archery bows are classic archery weapons that don’t need any special tools or equipment for shooting arrows; rather, the archer relies solely on their instinct and some basic supplies in order to shoot an arrow with ease.
Traditional bows come in a range of styles for hunting, target shooting and archery competition. Longbows, recurve bows and composite bows all have their own advantages that should be taken into consideration when choosing which type to choose.
The recurve bow is so named because its ends curve away from the archer, providing more energy storage and delivery than a straight-limbed bow. Furthermore, recurve bows deliver more power to an arrow than their longbow counterparts do.
Hunter-bowmen looking to make a greater impact should consider this option. It can be challenging to master using a recurve bow, so practice with several models before determining which one works best for you.
Intense Concentration
When shooting a traditional archery bow, your focus will be on everything from the bow’s limbs to your sighting pin. For new archers this may prove overwhelming but with patience and practice this skill set can be developed into something truly rewarding.
Intense Concentration
Traditional archers are so successful because they focus on their stance, drawing form and release. Unlike compound archers who can benefit from various aids and devices designed to improve their aim, traditional archers must train themselves to use their natural shot instincts. This requires intense concentration and practice over time.
Mastering shooting can be a difficult skill to acquire, especially if your drawing or aiming technique is poor. It takes a great deal of work and practice to develop good shooting form so it is essential that you don’t try to fix bad habits by shooting more.
Shooting a lot of arrows is necessary to build your form and program your mind for accuracy. Starting small with minor improvements is much more efficient than trying to shoot thousands of arrows within a short period of time.
Once your draw form and release are perfected, it will be easier to focus on aiming. Unfortunately, many people make the mistake of spending too much time honing their aim rather than practicing form properly.
Your stance and draw form should be a comfortable, natural position with your shoulders back and arms slightly bent to one side. This will enable you to move your hands without causing them any pain, which is essential for developing good shooting technique.
Your stance should be slightly open to the front and your feet shoulder-width apart. This will give you flexibility when aiming and also keep your torso more stable.
