- Ensure to test your anchor points. The anchor point refers to the point below the bow which is pulled back before firing the arrow. Both precision and consistency are very important. If you are just getting your foot wet with archery, you would want to experiment with anchor points in order to find the position that will work for you most conveniently. Common anchor points are used to place the hand which pulls the string under the cheek bone on that particular side and pull the strip near the tip of your nose. Again, you would want to experiment and find a position that you are both comfortable and accurate with. Learning the balance in your anchor point is actually the key in keeping your groupings accurate and tight.
- You need to have proper posture. Like other sports, posture is also important in archery bag targets as it has a direct influence on your aim. Having a proper stance will increase your power and accuracy and will make it easier for you to locate your anchor points. When shooting the arrow, ensure that your feet is perpendicular to the target and is a bit less than shoulder width apart. You should always make it a habit to check your stance before raising your bow and finding your anchor point. This may seem simple but ensuring that you have the proper stance alone will already be half the battle.
Proper stance. Before shooting, ensure that you have the proper stance, the right gripping of the bow and that you consistently find your different anchor points. Now you will be ready to shoot and hit the target. You should never rush a shot even if you feel that every other aspect of your form is well enough. Your brain will take some time to process the complex physics that is involved when shooting. You need to focus on your target and concentrate for about ten seconds before you release the shot. It is very important to train yourself to do this as you can easily get nervous or impatient and then release the shot immediately. If you are patient enough and give yourself enough time in order to focus and concentrate, you can excel in archery in no time. However, this is perceived to be the most challenging obstacle to those who are new to archery. Commit into focusing on your target for about ten seconds and you will immediately see the major improvements in your accuracy.