How to Kneel When Shooting a Bow & Arrow

Video Transcript

"Hi, my name is Charlie Labarda. I'm here with Expert Village, to talk about beginning archery. This moment, I will show you another position; in case you're hunting animals at the woods. You don't have time to sit down, or stand up; you must be behind a tree. Kneeling is another way, or sitting down is another way. This is kneeling down position. Stabilize yourself; I put one knee down. You could either sit down behind you ankle rest, or kneel up; whatever you're comfortable, or depending on the situation of your target. More comfortable for me is sitting down against my back of my heel. I'll be more stable; just like this. Another way is to put both knees down. You can either kneel, or shoot; just depending on the position, or the obstacle you're shooting. I like to be sitting down on back of my heels; that gives me stable. You notice, the position of my body is the same position while I was standing, or sitting on a chair. This is pretty much the angle I want to sit. Most time; with this position, we'll be shooting at some obstacles, or a target; there'll be something in front of you. Sometimes you have to lean forward, or just have a better balance sitting down behind your heels. This is the best position for me. You just have to try it for yourself; practice at this position if that will work for you. Notice, I've got my bow on top of my thighs again, just to be set, so I don't do a lot of moving around. When I'm ready to shoot I just lift up; like this, look at my target, and shoot."