Each student should straddle the shoot-ing line with one foot on either side. If the archer is right-handed, the left foot should be over the shooting line toward the target line. To establish correct foot placement, first bring both feet together BEHIND the shooting line, toes and heels even and touching. Then slide the foot closest to the target (front foot) back a half step so the toes are even with the mid-point (instep) of the back foot.

Question

While maintaining this half-step placement, slide the front foot toward the target so the feet are shoulder-width apart. Then turn (open) the front foot toes toward the target. Imagine the shooter is facing a 12 o’clock position. The toes of the back foot should be pointed to 12 o’clock, parallel to the shooting line. The toes of the front foot should be pointing toward 10 o’clock for a right-handed shooter and 2 o’clock for a left-handed shooter. Stand vertical with your head up and knees firm with slight pressure on the inside of both knees and feet.

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Answer 1

To position themselves correctly, each student should straddle the shooting line with one foot on either side. For right-handed archers, the left foot should be toward the target. Start by bringing both feet together behind the shooting line, then slide the front foot back half a step so its toes align with the mid-point of the back foot. Next, move the front foot forward until the feet are shoulder-width apart, turning the toes of the front foot toward the target (10 o’clock for right-handed, 2 o’clock for left-handed shooters). Keep the back foot toes at 12 o’clock, parallel to the shooting line. Stand tall with a firm stance, maintaining slight inward pressure on the knees and feet.