Technique & form

Archer Freeze

In archery, "freeze" is a term used to describe a temporary inability to move the vision to the desired spot...

Archers Paradox Explained | Legend Archery

The archers paradox is the observational puzzle of how an arrow can travel toward a target it was never directly...

Archery Anchor Point

An anchor point in archery refers to the specific spot on the archer's face or body where the bowstring is...

Bow Arm Position: Grip, Elbow & Shoulder Form

Bow arm position describes how your non-dominant arm — from shoulder to hand — aligns while supporting the riser through...

Bow Cant: Effects on Accuracy and How to Control It

Bow cant is the angle your riser makes relative to true vertical when you hold the bow at full draw....

Bow Let Off: Mechanics, Causes & Recovery

The term bow let off covers two distinct but related ideas in archery. The first is a mechanical property of...

Bow Tuning

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Bowstring Loose

In archery, "loose" refers to the moment when an archer releases the bowstring to shoot an arrow. It is one...

Drawing a Bow: Technique, Form & Draw Length

Drawing a bow is the act of pulling the bowstring back to a consistent anchor point while holding the bow...

Dry Fire Bow: Causes, Dangers & Prevention

A dry fire bow occurs when an archer draws and releases a bowstring without an arrow nocked. When an arrow...

Finger Pinch in Archery: Causes & Prevention

Finger pinch is the discomfort or pain an archer feels when releasing the bowstring and their fingers come into contact...

Follow the String

"Follow the string" is a fundamental principle in archery that refers to the way an archer should keep their bow...

Heel of the Hand Archery: Grip & Torque Control

In heel of the hand archery, the term describes how the lower portion of the palm contacts the bow grip...

Holding the Bow: Technique, Challenges & Form Tips

Holding the bow refers to the period between reaching full draw and releasing the arrow. During this phase, the archer...

How to Aim Archery: Technique & Tips | Legend Archery

In archery, aim refers to the act of directing the bow and arrow toward a target with the intention of...

Instinctive Aiming: Technique and Training

Instinctive aiming is a style of archery in which the archer shoots without sights or other aiming devices, relying instead...

Mongolian Draw: Thumb Release Technique Explained

The Mongolian draw is an archery technique in which the thumb—rather than the index or middle fingers—draws the bowstring to...

Nocking an Arrow: Steps, Fit, and Orientation

Nocking an arrow is the act of attaching an arrow to the bowstring in preparation for a shot. Done correctly,...

Overbowed: Signs, Risks, and How to Avoid It

Overbowed describes the condition of shooting a bow whose draw weight exceeds what the archer can comfortably and safely handle....

Overdraw Bow: Setup, Speed & Safety Guide

An overdraw bow setup positions the arrow rest behind the throat of the grip, allowing archers to shoot shorter, lighter...

Release

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String Pinching: Finger Grip, Form & Arrow Pinch

String pinching is the act of gripping the bowstring with your fingers — typically the index, middle, and ring fingers...

String Plucking: Causes, Effects & Fixes

String plucking is an undesired lateral movement of the bowstring at the moment of release. As the draw hand leaves...

Three Finger Draw Archery: Grip, Placement & Release

In three finger draw archery, the index, middle, and ring fingers are used to pull the bowstring back to shoot...

What Is Flinching in Archery? Causes & Fixes

Flinching in archery is an involuntary muscle contraction that occurs at the moment of release. When the bowstring shoots forward,...

What is Follow-Through in Archery?

Follow-through in archery refers to the continuation of the shooting motion after the arrow has been released from the bowstring....

What is Hand Shock in Archery?

Hand shock is the sudden vibration or jolt felt in the hand holding the bow after an arrow is released....

What is Minnowing in Archery?

Minnowing is a technique used in archery where an archer moves the bow from side to side while aiming at...