The Archer's Manual; Or, The Art of Shooting with the Longbow by United Bowmen of Philadelphia

Author:United Bowmen of Philadelphia
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: R.H. Hobson

Attitude At The Shooting Stand. It has been often said, that the position of the archer when shooting, is among the mostgraceful of which the human body is susceptible; anft.eertainly the most admired statue of antiquity supports the' remark. But our learner Would justly expose himself to a smile, were he to attempt a display of^attitudes at the shooting stand. He has already discovered, that something of effort is required in preparing his bow for use, and he wilKfind that grace in shooting is only to be obtained by observing long established rules, and accustoming his muscles to tolerably sev%re action. He must submit himself, tp the drill,*'and be content to take his place for a while among the awkward squad. ^. + •'**.

While preparing to shootj the archer stands with bpri«ft side towards thomark, his heels six or seven inches apart, 4ns body "perfectly. erect,-and his head inclining a little downward over the breast. • . "

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