1. Shot preporation

A. Proper stance and alignment to the target

B. Proper grip and positioning of the bow to load the arrow

C. Loading the arrow onto the string (nocking)

2. Controlled Process Shooting*

A. Pre-Shot mindset

B. The draw and anchor (mechanics, word usage and back muscles) Repeatable Anchors

C. Sight alignment/Sight picture (holding on the target)

D. Target focus and Sight focus

E. Trigger control (Compound shooters)

F. Breaking the shot. Use of triggers (external and internal) stressing the importance of a distinct separation between aiming and ignition

3. Follow through on shot

A. The bow arm (solid and locked in with some flex)

B. The dominate arms elbow positioning (during the draw and hold) open the door holding high

Repetition of a repeatable process through words and actions is the key to fun and effective shooting. The class also includes proper care of archery equipment and the nomenclature of the bow and the arrow.

*Acknowledgement of "Controlled Process Shooting" by Joel Turner, both the book and the on-line course instruction and The Dakota Method by Rick Welch, the multiple day course taught by Rick in Arkansas.

$35.00 half hour - hour