Step By Step

1. It is best to be standing when shooting a bow. Stand facing the target, sometimes facing a little to the left or right. Stance should always be the same for every shot and don't move until the arrow is shot. The bow arm is the arm that holds the bow while shooting. That arm should be SLIGHTLY bent so when the arrow is released the string doesn't hit the arm.
2. The handle of the bow should sit in the middle of the bow hand, and the center of the bow should be halfway between the thumb and first finger, and the handle pulling into the palm of the hand.
3. Put the arrow on the rest and touching the strings of the bow.
4. When drawing the bow, the elbow should be past the face. Then the shoulder and back muscles are used more to draw, which are stronger than biceps. When fully drawn, the elbow should point backwards and be level with the arrow.
5. Draw the bow back while always focusing on the target and not the bow. Never draw the bow and release without an arrow. When the bow is drawn and anchored, most people close their left eye if they're right handed, and vice versa for lefties.
6. Determine distance of the target and use both eyes, or some people close one for more accuracy. Figure out where the arrow show strike the target and focus on that spot.
7. To release just let go and don't hold on to the strings anymore.
8. Follow through by maintaining the position of the bow arm after the release until the arrow hits the target. The head and body should remain in the same position and don't drop the bow arm because that can alter the arrow and cause it to land lower than planned.
9. Relax. After shooting the archer needs to relax the muscles until the next shot because tired muscles won't be able to perform consistently.