Effect of Anticipatory Shooting Strategy on Performance Consistency in Skilled Elite Archer

PURPOSE: This study examined the effect of anticipatory control strategies on stable upright posture and consistency in archery performance among skilled elite archers.METHODS: Nine players participated this performed repeated shooting trials under two different conditions: clicker non-clicker. In condition, archers shot response to signals, whereas non-clicker they used an strategy determine time a self-paced manner without using clicker. A motion capture system with six infrared cameras was measure coordinates bow archers’ hands, which were then calculate aiming precision index draw-related variables. Electromyography lower leg muscles center pressure (COP) also analyzed for short period immediately before release differences postural adjustments (APAs) between conditions.RESULTS: The condition resulted relatively drawing duration better index. COP speed rapidly increased (i.e., APAs), rate increase than condition. Furthermore, smaller APAs significantly correlated better-aiming condition.CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that rather reacting can improve by reducing APA ensuring posture. be training predict signals during aim-release stage.