I suggest drawing your bow, anchor and go immediately to the X. Once on the X just let the pin, dot, circle,ect float while staring down the X. Trust the float but keep your eyes on the X till the shot breaks. We all are human here and you have to figure in the human factor. We all cannot just get on the X and lock on. It isn't possible. What is possible is you trusting a little pin movement while staring down the X. Some days you can get on the X and the pin movement is very little. And then the next day the pin just wonders all over the place. :angry:
Breathing rhythm plays a big part in the pin movement. I found this on the net to better explain. :thumb:
These two ways are, Option 1 mostly used with developing archers, but can work equally well with experienced archers, and Option 2 for the more experienced tournament archer, who has acquired good technique.
Option 1
1. A deep diaphragmatic settling breath should be taken prior to raising the bow.
2. With the focus on the target a normal breath, using diaphragmatic breathing, is taken between Raising the Bow and Set-Up. This not only has a settling effect, but will also lower the center of gravity. Further, it will help the archer to increase their focus and aids in not rushing the draw.
3. Whilst drawing from Set-Up inhale as part of the drawing rhythm, which will create a natural feeling of gaining strength.
4. From the beginning of the Loading/Transfer to the Holding phase, when aiming should commence, approximately 30-50%the breath should be let out slowly and naturally, allowing the sight to naturally settle in the aiming area.
5. From this point the breath must be held till after the release and let out naturally during the follow-through.
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When an archer becomes more advanced and has acquired a good technique the breathing cycle can be modified as follows.
Option2
1. A deep diaphragmatic settling breath should be taken and exhaled prior to raising the bow.
2. Whilst raising the bow inhale deeply and naturally, employing the diaphragmatic breathing technique, which will create a natural feeling of gaining strength.
3. When coming to full draw, but before anchoring, approximately 30-50% of the breath must be let out slowly and naturally and then held from this point onwards till after the release and let out naturally during the follow-through.
After 30-50% of the air has been expelled from the lungs, the breath is then held (Valsalva manoeuvre*). This will create a much more stable trunk and therefore stronger body. Also refer to Ratio of Movement under KSL Shot Cycle Step 9 and Archery Technique, elsewhere on this website
Note:
Many of the world top archers, including some Koreans, use Option 2 or some varying form of it. However, Coach Lee feels that the Option 1 breathing cycle has many advantages even for international competitive archers. By employing this first initial breath whilst raising the bow, it will settle the archer more in a rhythm and increase focus. However, whatever method is used the valsalva manoeuvre (inflated/tightened abdomen) must be employed. Nonetheless, in the end each archer must work out what works best for them.
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Trust some slight movement of the pin while staring down the X till the shot breaks and experimenting with a breathing rhythm that best fits you. Try it and see if it works or not.Happy Shooting. ~YankeeRebel
