The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study

The muscle-contraction strategy between the predominant forearm and pull finger used in archery is defined as a response to the fall of the "clicker" by active contraction of the m. extensor digitorum (MED) and the gradual relaxation of the m. flexor digitorum superficialis (MFDS). However...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Deniz Sımsek, Hayri Ertan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Selcuk University Press 2015-02-01
Series:Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi
Subjects:
Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/200728
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1832557627438006272
author Deniz Sımsek
Hayri Ertan
author_facet Deniz Sımsek
Hayri Ertan
author_sort Deniz Sımsek
collection DOAJ
description The muscle-contraction strategy between the predominant forearm and pull finger used in archery is defined as a response to the fall of the "clicker" by active contraction of the m. extensor digitorum (MED) and the gradual relaxation of the m. flexor digitorum superficialis (MFDS). However, there are no studies regarding whether different finger placement techniques on the bowstring have an effect on proper balance between the forearm flexor/extensor muscles. This different hook strategy (upper two fingers, lower two fingers, and three finger hook) may affect isometric contraction before the snap of the clicker, which is thought to have positive effects on archer performance (muscle activation and balance). The purpose of this study is to make a more detailed analysis of the different hook strategy performed by a particular top-level archer and to consider the advantages this strategy may have on bowstring behavior after release. A high-level archer (FITA scores gt; 1300) volunteered to participate in this study. The subject engaged in a single test session consisting of six shots. The electromyography (EMG) activity of the drawing arm muscle was quantified. The finger hook has affected isometric contraction before the snap of the clicker and caused sudden contraction of extensor, gradually relaxation of flexor muscles. The study results found that this three finger hook strategy can be used in the drawing arm with success, as it may avoid causing a lateral deflection of the bowstring.
format Article
id doaj-art-2fb82108ff0f4763aa7a6d66e6726a4f
institution Kabale University
issn 2147-5652
language English
publishDate 2015-02-01
publisher Selcuk University Press
record_format Article
series Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi
spelling doaj-art-2fb82108ff0f4763aa7a6d66e6726a4f2025-02-03T03:38:45ZengSelcuk University PressTürk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi2147-56522015-02-011632025154The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case studyDeniz SımsekHayri ErtanThe muscle-contraction strategy between the predominant forearm and pull finger used in archery is defined as a response to the fall of the "clicker" by active contraction of the m. extensor digitorum (MED) and the gradual relaxation of the m. flexor digitorum superficialis (MFDS). However, there are no studies regarding whether different finger placement techniques on the bowstring have an effect on proper balance between the forearm flexor/extensor muscles. This different hook strategy (upper two fingers, lower two fingers, and three finger hook) may affect isometric contraction before the snap of the clicker, which is thought to have positive effects on archer performance (muscle activation and balance). The purpose of this study is to make a more detailed analysis of the different hook strategy performed by a particular top-level archer and to consider the advantages this strategy may have on bowstring behavior after release. A high-level archer (FITA scores gt; 1300) volunteered to participate in this study. The subject engaged in a single test session consisting of six shots. The electromyography (EMG) activity of the drawing arm muscle was quantified. The finger hook has affected isometric contraction before the snap of the clicker and caused sudden contraction of extensor, gradually relaxation of flexor muscles. The study results found that this three finger hook strategy can be used in the drawing arm with success, as it may avoid causing a lateral deflection of the bowstring.https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/200728archermuscular contraction-relaxationcopsway
spellingShingle Deniz Sımsek
Hayri Ertan
The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
Türk Spor ve Egzersiz Dergisi
archer
muscular contraction-relaxation
copsway
title The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
title_full The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
title_fullStr The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
title_full_unstemmed The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
title_short The different release techniques in high level archery: A comparative case study
title_sort different release techniques in high level archery a comparative case study
topic archer
muscular contraction-relaxation
copsway
url https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/200728
work_keys_str_mv AT denizsımsek thedifferentreleasetechniquesinhighlevelarcheryacomparativecasestudy
AT hayriertan thedifferentreleasetechniquesinhighlevelarcheryacomparativecasestudy
AT denizsımsek differentreleasetechniquesinhighlevelarcheryacomparativecasestudy
AT hayriertan differentreleasetechniquesinhighlevelarcheryacomparativecasestudy