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Fitness
Tip:
For archers physical fitness can help you with many aspects of your
shooting. To enhance your performances and training think about adding
cardio training sessions in the form of walking, running, bicycle
riding or swimming, 3 times a week (minimum of 30 minutes per session)
to see improvements in your strength, alertness, vitality and
technique. (note: all physical exercise should be discussed with your
USA Archery certified coach or your medical practitioner prior to
commencement)
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Hard Work:
I read this quote
recently and found myself thinking about the archers of the ENSC, the
Gator Cup athletes and the sport of archery in general.
"A dictionary is the only place where success comes before hard work.
Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish
anything if you're willing to pay the price." Vince
Lombardi American Football Coach 1913-1970
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Technical
Tip:
The Stance is the
first step in the National Training System (formally known as the BEST
method) and is the foundation of the shot cycle as well as your body. Some
great tips for a good stance are to wear appropriate footwear (tennis
shoes or running shoes especially for safety), have your feet shoulder
width apart, for best results put 60% of your weight on the balls of your
feet and 40% on your heals.
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Archery
Archery, like
life, is a sport where hard work can be greatly rewarded. Archers across
the globe spend endless hours training in front of a target perfecting
their technique, fitness, mental game, knowledge of equipment etc. because
they wish to better themselves. I believe that Coach Lombardi is correct,
YOU can achieve ANYTHING you set out to achieve as long as you are willing
to put some hard work into it.
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Safety Tip:
Pulling arrows
from the target may seem like a simple enough task yet all archers should
take great care in doing so to ensure that the range is as safe as
possible. Where possible only one archer should pull arrows out of the
target at a time. Place one hand on the target around the arrow you wish
to pull. Place your other hand on the shaft of the arrow as close to the
target as possible and grip tightly. Pull the arrow in the same plain in
which it entered the target ensuring you do not pull it at an odd angle.
Always ensure that behind you is clear when doing so.
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GATOR CUP
I invite
everyone to come and see the Gator Cup (April 19-21) and watch some of the
worlds best archers compete at your very own local facility. Think of the
hard work that they have given to get to the highest level. It IS possible
for YOU to be this good.....with a little hard work.
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