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Archery BEST Method
I've had many people ask me about my shooting style. I use something called the BEST Method, pioneered by US Olympic Coach Kisik Lee. Read more about it on his site or with his book, Total Archery, now in its third printing.
I've tried many coaches and many styles throughout my decade-long archery career. Before Athens in 2004, I was already learning parts of the BEST Method through brilliant coach, archer, and designer of the X-10s, Don Rabska. When Coach Lee came to America, it only made sense to learn from him as well. With the help of my Dad, I successfully used the BEST Method to survive an injury to one of my back muscles, caused by extreme overuse with letdowns. The letdowns were caused by target panic, and I am certain that without having had the help of the BEST Method, I wouldn't have come through the injury and the target panic with my archery career intact. I have all the faith in the world that when used properly, the BEST Method can help everyone, compound, recurve, and traditional alike, improve their shot, reduce the chance of injury, and give them the freedom to succeed competitively--whether they are competing for a medal in the Paralympics, or at a local 3-D tournament.
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