6 ways to improve your recurve release

Ashe Morgan shows you how

The release is the most important part of your recurve shot; consistency here will skyrocket your performance, and even minor errors can drop your score. When I talk about the release I'm not referring to the action of the draw fingers alone. I'm talking about the movement of your whole body whilst the arrow is being launched from the bow. This combines the "draw-side" release with the "bow-side" release and any other movements. You might have the best release since Park Sung-hyun on one side of your shot, but collapse on the other half and you will be stuck with low scores forever. When done correctly, a great release transforms your shot into a dynamic movement that is aggressive, yet elegant. It's a beautiful skill that can take an incredible amount of work to develop, but there are ways to fast-track your progress. For now, I'll focus on the key aspects of the draw-side release. I'll also let you in on a secret: every stage of the shot is only there to maximise your chances of executing a clean release. But let's keep that between us.

Ashe Morgan is a founder of onlinearcheryacademy.com