It is therefore extremely important to adopt a stance using principles to achieve the strongest static stance balance possible

Third Law of Motion (Action and Reaction)

Definition of Momentum

Second Law of Motion (Acceleration)

The rate of change of momentum is proportional to the force applied and takes place in the direction of the straight line in which the force acts

The momentum of a body is defined as the product of the mass of the body and its velocity.

The Law of Acceleration will apply from the moment the draw commences. It is therefore better to draw faster and in a straight line to about 2-3 inches below the chin, as previously discussed. This will also get the drawing elbow into line early.

"For every force applied by the body to an object, the object applies an equal force back against the body", or To every action there is always an equal and contrary reaction; or, the mutual actions of any two bodies are always equal and opposite directed.

When asking archers what are the main muscles they shoot with, you will get a variety of answers. Some will say, "I am pushing with my left hand", some say "I am pulling with my right hand". Again others will say, "I am squeezing my elbow", which indicates mainly right-hand side, or some might say "pushing my grip". Basically, they are telling you what they feel. However, irrespectively, there has to be a 50/50 balance.

During the expansion, an archer could feel more push from the bow arm side or on the other hand, the archer could feel the drawing side being more dominant. These feelings are all right, as long as the balance is maintained between both sides (Third Law of Motion).

The right hand side is generally the more dominant side for right-handed archers. It follows then that this side has a tendency to lead, which would cause a change of the center of gravity and consequently result in the loss of balance and stability. When bearing this dominance of the right hand side in mind, it can then be said, that the left hand side is proportionally weaker. Accepting that the muscles are weaker on the left hand side, they would need to do more work to maintain their spatial position during the expansion. For that reason, the archer could use more bow hand side than string hand side. However, the 50/50 balance between the front and rear units need to be maintained at all times.

For better coordination, it is recommended that right-handed archers, being left eye dominant, shoot right-handed and vice versa for left-handed archers being right eye dominant.

FITA in their latest coaching manual states "To date, good results have been achieved using either criterion. However, hand (preference) gives a better manual ease, control and strength".

Most archers think too much about aiming. Archery is a technical sport and not an aiming sport which is why we should follow the hand dominant side and not eye dominance.

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