Originally Posted by
OHbowhntr
You're missing the point, what BC is talking about is using back tension and pulling through the shot, and he is RIGHT, for good follow through, the hand should be pulling back in such a fashion, if not, often times the shooter is "punching" the trigger. Now don't get me wrong, I've seen some guys put up some pretty impressive scores that were "trigger-punchers," but more often than not, trigger punching is a BAD THING.
I whole heartedly agree with this. Have shot competitively for many years and if you want to shoot your best you learn to shoot with back tension and just let the shot happen.
You made a good comparison to golf, although they are two different sports. To be consistent in golf you need to learn to keep your head down, looking directly at the ball or whatever position you intend the head of the club to impact. The same goes for archery in that you concentrate on where you want the arrow to go. You concentrate on the center of the target. Just as in golf, if you execute correctly you have little need to see the ball going. In archery you don't need to see the arrow going. It should be right where you sight was aiming at the release; and you keep on aiming after the arrow has left the bow. Yes, the bow will drop or tilt or do whatever it will according to hhow it's balanced, but the point is that you never break the concentration of aiming.
35 years ago I had a very good coach. A couple things he taught me and was constantly whispering behind me were these:
1. Aim the bow, aim the bow, aim the bow.
2. You don't need to see the arrow go. The best shots you ever make will be the ones that you don't see.
From this second idea I have no need of lighted nocks. I find them an extreme distraction.