SHOOTING RECURVE HELPS... YOUR COMPOUND?

You will find few people arguing that shooting recurve, barebow or traditional archery will not improve your compound technique. Most compounders who try it report that it increases strength and stamina, helps teach the importance of back tension, and provides a refreshing but challenging break. It is, however, difficult to imagine that you could become exceptional at both disciplines – although Brady Ellison, who began his archery career as a junior compound champion, could almost certainly give the elite a run for their money.