The shot process can be so simple that eight year olds can mange with little trouble. It can become so complex that it takes a book to explain it in detail.
Frequently, the differences in form used by longbow archers, recurve and compound archers can lead to debates that have been known to get a bit heated.
I hope this thread does not turn into one of those.
If we take the sights off our bows( and the rubber bands if used) it could be possible to shoot the three types of bow at very similar rates of fire.
Some recurve barebow archers do shoot as quickly as some longbow archers; so that shows it is possible. I would guess that a compound archer might be a little slower; but probably due to the sudden drop off in peak weight that could cause a drop off of the arrow from the arrow rest.
It is easier with the older round wheel compounds; and in those days I could regularly shoot more arrows in a minute than most recurve archers.
If, for the moment, we try to accept that the three types could shoot at similar rates of fire, then I would like to pursue this " quick draw" idea a little further.
A recurver might find that the really quick draw is a little difficult at first as the previous style is trying to take over, so it needs to be overcome with some will power.
If the quick longbow archers try to slow down a little to match the recurves, they will probably find it a little tricky too, especially if they normally shoot without holding steady on aim.
I would imagine the compounders would hold things up a little, as it seems to be an essential part of their shot process.
So, getting to the point now!!
How the shot process is managed, has a time element, as well as those other aspects that need to get fitted in on the way from start to finish.
It seems that many archers, who have an established form, take the same time on every shot... or very similar.
I have heard club archers talking of world class archers, with reverence in the voices, when they explain how these archers shoot like machines. "Same time on every shot" seems to be a popular item.
If we are consistent in how we manage the shot sequence; it should take the same amount of time roughly, yes?
There seems to be a "right time" for the release to happen. Or in some cases, a "right time span" in which to get the shot away.
If the shot goes too soon, the archer hadn't really finished everything they had planned to do and the arrow set off before they were fully prepared for it.
If the shot goes off too late; they have apparently done all the bits, but still haven't released the string.
One example of this is the clicker being late to go off. Or a release aid.
When I am really busy on a task, like threading a needle for example, I have no idea of time. I am too busy keeping the needle still.
If I had to thread the needle in a short space of time, I think I would fail.
Perhaps some archery weaknesses are brought on by not being busy enough with what we are supposed to be doing. Or too involved with sticking to the right time.
Frequently, the differences in form used by longbow archers, recurve and compound archers can lead to debates that have been known to get a bit heated.
I hope this thread does not turn into one of those.
If we take the sights off our bows( and the rubber bands if used) it could be possible to shoot the three types of bow at very similar rates of fire.
Some recurve barebow archers do shoot as quickly as some longbow archers; so that shows it is possible. I would guess that a compound archer might be a little slower; but probably due to the sudden drop off in peak weight that could cause a drop off of the arrow from the arrow rest.
It is easier with the older round wheel compounds; and in those days I could regularly shoot more arrows in a minute than most recurve archers.
If, for the moment, we try to accept that the three types could shoot at similar rates of fire, then I would like to pursue this " quick draw" idea a little further.
A recurver might find that the really quick draw is a little difficult at first as the previous style is trying to take over, so it needs to be overcome with some will power.
If the quick longbow archers try to slow down a little to match the recurves, they will probably find it a little tricky too, especially if they normally shoot without holding steady on aim.
I would imagine the compounders would hold things up a little, as it seems to be an essential part of their shot process.
So, getting to the point now!!
How the shot process is managed, has a time element, as well as those other aspects that need to get fitted in on the way from start to finish.
It seems that many archers, who have an established form, take the same time on every shot... or very similar.
I have heard club archers talking of world class archers, with reverence in the voices, when they explain how these archers shoot like machines. "Same time on every shot" seems to be a popular item.
If we are consistent in how we manage the shot sequence; it should take the same amount of time roughly, yes?
There seems to be a "right time" for the release to happen. Or in some cases, a "right time span" in which to get the shot away.
If the shot goes too soon, the archer hadn't really finished everything they had planned to do and the arrow set off before they were fully prepared for it.
If the shot goes off too late; they have apparently done all the bits, but still haven't released the string.
One example of this is the clicker being late to go off. Or a release aid.
When I am really busy on a task, like threading a needle for example, I have no idea of time. I am too busy keeping the needle still.
If I had to thread the needle in a short space of time, I think I would fail.
Perhaps some archery weaknesses are brought on by not being busy enough with what we are supposed to be doing. Or too involved with sticking to the right time.