Objective
Also called sometimes Graduated Blank Bale.
Build a strong shot and getting used to pin float by removing the need to aim at a smaller target while not removing the need to aim completely. Having a larger initial target allows the archer to settle and build mental pressure over time while the blank baling area shrinks.
Preparation
- Your complete bow setup, ready to shoot.
- Old 122cm target or similar white or other single, solid colour target. You’ll be using the back of it.
- Set up a target butt at your chosen distance. This could be anything between your standard competitive distance, like 50m, to a shorter distance, like 20m.
- Put the target on backwards with the solid colour showing towards the shooting line.
- Ensure that you’re warmed up.
Technique
- Shoot the middle of the white target at normal timing.
- When comfortable reduce the target size. This can be done by folding the target in half or cutting it to reduce the size. You can choose to halve it, or just make it smaller by 10%.
- Repeat from step 1 until the you’ve completed the number of planned ends.
Notes
- The idea is to shoot at a single colour while shrinking the target area that you’re shooting at over time.
- Concentrate on the shot process and just shoot your bow. Get used to the pin float.
- Look at where you want the arrow to hit, not the pin, and then placing the aiming point in between where you’re looking at and your eye.
Step it up
- Start smaller, like using an old 80cm 6-ring target face to start with.