Originally posted by Okie man:
I have watched this video several times to glean all of the information it offers to help improve my shooting. There is one technique Larry Yien mentions that I can't understand. He mentions that he uses "flash images" to visualize each part of the shot. Can someone help me understand this technique?
It's taken me a little while to spot this question but I'm glad I did. The subject of "flash images" is such a valuable tool in my arsenal of shooting tips and I apologize for not making it more clear in the MBB vol 3 dvd.
One of the shortfalls of having defined shot sequences is that they can be jointed steps rather than a fluid movement. To help me move through the shot sequence without thinking of each step, I choose certain steps/images that move me through the shot. For some it might be one image, for others 2 or 3. It's a neat practice session finding out what images move you through your shot fluidly and efficiently.
The replies above are also very accurate to my concept of flash images.
In the past my favorite flashes were "see, back motion, follow through." I've also used "anchor, back anchor, follow through." Lately I've been using "see, feel, trust." Other archers work on an image and sensation of someone pulling their elbow with a rope, or squeezing their shoulder blades together.
Hope this helps.