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The 11 basic steps to Archery:
| Eye Dominance | stance | Nocking the Arrow | Drawing Hand and Bow Hand |
| Bow Arm and PreDraw | Drawing the Bow | The Anchor | Holding and Aiming |
| The Release | Follow Through | Relaxing
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11. Relaxing

The archer must relax after each shot to allow the muscles to recover from their effort.
About 20 to 30 seconds should be enough time for the muscles to recharge, ready for the next shot.
If not enough time is allowed between shots, then the muscles will tire rapidly and may even become sore. Tired muscles will not be able to perform consistently.

While the body is relaxing, it is also time for the mind to consider the previous shot and its result, and check where possible improvements can be made.
The mind has control of all the muscles required to shoot the arrow correctly, so the '10 steps' act as a mental checklist to be ticked off for each step.
If one step in the sequence fails the mental check, then the sequence must be restarted.
This is the method required in shooting practice to improve performance.

As with all new skills, it is best to learn correctly under the guidance of a qualified Archery Coach.
The coach can help you learn the correct body positions and actions required, and provide advice when modifications are required to suit the individual.
As every person is not exactly the same in body shape, the body positions as shown above, may have to be modified to suit. This is where the Coach is best able to help the individual.

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