ASK THE  EXPERTS

I'VE NOTICED THAT WHENEVER I SHOOT A PERFECT END I TEND TO FOLLOW THIS UP BY SHOOTING BADLY IN MY NEXT END. WHAT'S GOING ON?

You may think this is a problem with your equipment, and some archers who experience this very frustrating phenomenon will start to take apart their bow for this very reason. But as long as your equipment is set up well and no important measurements have changed I’d focus first on the possibility of fatigue instead, especially if you find yourself struggling with your bow's draw weight or mass weight. Have a rest between ends when you can, if you notice an improvement in your results when you come back to it, try and lighten your load.

Typically though, this trend is more likely to be a result of your mental state, especially if your results follow this particular predictable pattern. Archery is frequently described as a mental game; good technique and good equipment will