I am often asked the question; “What Does It Take To Become Good At Archery” . There are many aspects to becoming proficient at something. One of the common themes is time and dedications. Archery is no different. In order to shoot arrows well at a target it will require ……. wait for it ….. shooting 1,000’s of arrows at targets. Sometimes you are just shooing at a blank bail with no scoring target face. Even shooting at a bail with no target face is still shooting arrows and in many cases more important than shooting at a real target. I believe shooting with the intent to improve your technique is key. Most top archers know this. The reason to shoot so many arrows on a regular basis is two fold.
Refining Your Technique
Increase Or Maintain Your Strength & Stamina
I think the key is to train and practice consistently not for days or months but years and decades. Below is a You Tube clip I found interesting on the topic of arrow count. All the archers seem to be aware of their commitment to shooting arrows on a regular basis. I am sure for most of them it is a big part of their training. Enjoy the video clip and remember “Don’t let unrealistic expectations get in the way of your enjoyment of archery” quote from Coach. Kim Hyun Tak.