I gotta work on my form...

[martelvonc]

Maybe if I practice with a 1 lb weight tied to my elbow I'll learn to get in alignment.
I'm also taking too long to aim. I already know where the target is I just need to concentrate on what I'm doing.

But I have learned some things at practice since "On Target". Thanks to Gustav, Janyn, Robert, Godai, Katarzyna and Seamus these lessons finally stuck in my head and have improved my shooting-
1) if an arrow comes out of your quiver you don't like it, let fall to the ground and grab another. Don't futz with it.
2) in speed rounds don't worry about shooting a lot of arrows. Shoot fewer arrows but make them count. It does you no good to loose a lot of arrows and not score with any of them.
3) for distance, raise your bow by bending your body at the hip, stay in alignment and do not raise your arms to raise your bow.

I have not been wearing an arm guard every time I shoot. I'm learning to keep my inner arm and elbow out of the way.

Either way I'm shooting better and getting better scores. I'm no great shakes yet but I am improving measurably.

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[elmsley-rose.livejournal.com]

and you have lovely thick hair. (can see your ponytail at the back there)

[martelvonc.livejournal.com]

Thank you!
My hair is thick and I shed like a cheap rug but my hair is not coarse. It's just like my grandma's. :-)

[elmsley-rose.livejournal.com]

My hair is very thin after 15 years of dying it black (Gothdom).
It was dirty blonde when I started, but is now a red/brown. Use henna on it sometimes.
So I am very envious of you!