Advantages of Applying Biomechanics in Archery

The advantages of applying Biomechanics to archery are numerous.

Biomechanics:

* Improves Performance

- Archers have more endurance

- Archers are less susceptible to injury

* Refines Technique

- Archers are able to repeat the shot sequence more easily

- Archers are able to repeat the shot sequence more exactly

* Maximizes Equipment Potential

- Better shot execution maximizes the equipment’s potential

- This makes the bow seem to shoot better

* Enhances Training Methods

- The BEST Method makes it easier to run training sessions

- The shot sequence is broken into separate, definable steps which can be practiced separately or as a sequence

* Improves Coaching Techniques

- Coaching techniques aren’t nearly as varied using the BEST Method

- The BEST Method is a standardized, scientifically based technique

- It isn’t as open to interpretation as are other archery shooting techniques

* Reduces Injury

- If performed properly the BEST Method reduces injury

- The BEST Method uses the muscles and skeleton more efficiently and effectively

- There is less fatigue and the correct actions can be repeated longer