Archery Tips for Dealing with Windy Conditions

Dr. Cheng Jun owns a private practice in Singapore called Cheng Jun Gastroenterology and Medical Clinic; his duties there include treating inpatients as well as running the outpatient specialist clinic and performing endoscopic surgery. Outside of work, Dr. Cheng Jun pursues a variety of hobbies, such as tennis, golf, and archery.

Archers often face windy conditions when shooting, which makes outdoor tournaments particularly challenging. According to professional archer Crystal Gauvin, there are several tips that may help beginner archers when shooting on a windy course.

1. Archers must trust their judgment when it comes to wind strength. They should choose a spot to aim at and use this as the basis for their ensuing shots.

2. Archers should use the flags placed on targets to determine the wind direction but may not rely on it to gauge the wind’s strength and speed. Wind flags are more helpful in signaling if there is a strong gust, which can greatly affect the shot.

3. Archers should strengthen their core muscles to increase stability when shooting. Planking is recommended an an exercise because it is easy and can be performed almost anywhere.

4. Practicing in the wind helps improve archers’ instincts as well as their skill in handling a bow and arrow.