Well, the ones I have seen over the years have been like this:
Some stand and draw as if they have been shooting for years. Sometimes referred to as, "naturals". ( let's not go into that now,though)
Some take a few dozen shots before they start to draw with a bit more confidence, and start to look quite good through the draw stage.
Then there are the ones that present various issues that we feel the urge to correct.
The ones that move their heads towards the string, like a toddler coming up to kiss granny. And those in the opposing team who lean back from the string like it is so hot their nose will ignite on contact with it.
There is a high bow shoulder group; and a low draw elbow group, usually with a tilted head as if trying to look along the arrow, in a rifle shooting posture.
There are some who stand with a very open stance. Their feet may be square but they twist the upper body as if to face the target with the shoulders way out of line. They really struggle to draw comfortably.
Usually, those issues are quickly put right with a mention of what they are doing, or a little demonstration.( or a video playback)
Another issue that some have, I find less easy to overcome.
It is the one where the string is drawn very slowly and carefully and it appears they have been told to keep the back of the arrow directly behind the front of the arrow and pointing at the gold all through the draw. The draw is hesitant and shaking more often than not, and the face tells of a struggle within. The arrow is not pointing at the gold all the time and they are "getting it wrong" in their minds, it would seem. If they abort out of a sense of failure, they will go through that "Pointing at the gold" thing, all over again next time.
Usually, I will demonstrate their draw and demonstrate the one I would like them to copy. The words, "just get on with it, don't worry about where the arrow is pointing,so long as it is facing that end of the field, just move your elbow till the string ends up at your face.
To my way of thinking, the way the release happens is a major part of the enjoyment to be had from shooting arrows. A nice ,confident draw is a good lead up the a finish that is enjoyable as opposed to inhibited.
I welcome any comments that could help me with the beginners who have this tendency to be over careful during the draw stage.
Some stand and draw as if they have been shooting for years. Sometimes referred to as, "naturals". ( let's not go into that now,though)
Some take a few dozen shots before they start to draw with a bit more confidence, and start to look quite good through the draw stage.
Then there are the ones that present various issues that we feel the urge to correct.
The ones that move their heads towards the string, like a toddler coming up to kiss granny. And those in the opposing team who lean back from the string like it is so hot their nose will ignite on contact with it.
There is a high bow shoulder group; and a low draw elbow group, usually with a tilted head as if trying to look along the arrow, in a rifle shooting posture.
There are some who stand with a very open stance. Their feet may be square but they twist the upper body as if to face the target with the shoulders way out of line. They really struggle to draw comfortably.
Usually, those issues are quickly put right with a mention of what they are doing, or a little demonstration.( or a video playback)
Another issue that some have, I find less easy to overcome.
It is the one where the string is drawn very slowly and carefully and it appears they have been told to keep the back of the arrow directly behind the front of the arrow and pointing at the gold all through the draw. The draw is hesitant and shaking more often than not, and the face tells of a struggle within. The arrow is not pointing at the gold all the time and they are "getting it wrong" in their minds, it would seem. If they abort out of a sense of failure, they will go through that "Pointing at the gold" thing, all over again next time.
Usually, I will demonstrate their draw and demonstrate the one I would like them to copy. The words, "just get on with it, don't worry about where the arrow is pointing,so long as it is facing that end of the field, just move your elbow till the string ends up at your face.
To my way of thinking, the way the release happens is a major part of the enjoyment to be had from shooting arrows. A nice ,confident draw is a good lead up the a finish that is enjoyable as opposed to inhibited.
I welcome any comments that could help me with the beginners who have this tendency to be over careful during the draw stage.