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  • 1Department of Human Sciences, Loughborough University of Technology, UK.

Journal of Sports Sciences
|January 1, 1990
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Archer postural consistency at arrow release is not the main factor in elite performance. Even skilled archers show variability, suggesting other skills are more critical for success in archery.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Archer postural set at arrow release is widely believed to be crucial for success.
  • Coaches use visual observation and video analysis to assess postural consistency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between postural consistency and skill level in archery.
  • To determine if precise postural replication differentiates elite archers from skilled archers.

Main Methods:

  • Nine skilled archers (skilled and elite groups) were monitored using a 3D coordinate analyzer (Coda-3 Scanner).
  • Measurements were taken of head, elbow, and bow positions at the moment of arrow release.
  • Archers shot two series of three arrows each.

Main Results:

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  • Significant variability was found in the precision of postural replication among archers of similar skill levels.
  • This variability was observed in the positions of the head, elbow, and bow at the moment of loose.

    • Conclusions:

    • Precise postural consistency may not be the primary differentiator between higher-skilled and elite archers.
    • The study challenges the conventional emphasis on exact postural replication in archery training.