Type of Stance | Pros | Cons |
Even Stance | Natural position | Small base of support in the front-back plane. |
Easy to reproduce | Body isn't sturdy, so it can move if in high winds | |
Lowers area for string clearance, especially for large chested shooters. | ||
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Open Stance | Gives stable support base | Tends to make upper body twist towards target. |
Reduces tendency to lean back from the target | Tends to use arm muscles more than back muscles to draw. | |
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Close Stance | Gives stable support base | Reduces string clearance, so string may strike against body. |
Gives good alignment of the arm and shoulder in direct line to the target | Tends to make archer lean away from target and overdraw the arrow. | |
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Oblique Stance | Gives the greatest amount of clearance for the bowstring when arrows is released. | Hard to maintain, so mainly used by expert archers. |
Body is in total equilibrium. | ||
Target can be seen clearly. |
Pros and Cons to Certain Anchor Points
Type of Anchor | Pros | Cons |
Low Anchor Point (Under Chin) | Two touch points provide consistency | Not comfortable for archers who have larges hands or short necks. |
Stops overdrawing | Takes time to position | |
Low placement on face allows for long distances shots with less sight movement. | Tips head. | |
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Side Anchor Point | Quick position established | Allows overdrawing |
Permits creeping |
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