11. Quick turnaround

Pretty happy with the weekends efforts, the next challenge will be at Mt Clay in three weeks.

The main goal is consistency with 968 a high benchmark for me. 

With the 3D distances at Ballarat mostly between early 20m's to mid 30m's with one or two above / below, the full range of ABA distances for four rounds will see my scores drop, especially on the last day. 

Mt Clay long weekend traditionally does a three arrow round on the Saturday, one and three arrow Sunday and a one arrow morning on the Monday. 

The Sunday evening is generally a very social evening which can take it's toll on some, as can the weather. It has been hot to driving cold wind and rain when I've shot Mt Clay. Everyone's shooting in it whatever it is so it doesn't really matter.

21/02 - I'm feeling good with the walk out shooting with 5 arrow rounds and focusing on getting the heights right. I take my my time but still get tired after 45-50 shots so I really need to concentrate on my form - tonight = 75 arrows and the only practice day this week due to weather. Too windy, too hot, too wet with some being on the same day.

23/02 - Indoor competition IFAA indoor round, six by five arrow rounds plus practice = 35 arrows. Here we alternate between the single target and a five spot, scoring 5 through 1 as you get further out from the bull and five points for the white centre, four for blue outer respectively. 'X's are recorded in case there is a draw. It is a good tight comp for the un-sighted shooters.


26/02 - Outdoor shoot, three and one arrow ABA with the usual suspects, it was a good relaxed fun day out. I shot OK, still missing some shots I should be getting though. Lost another tip in a tree and another fletch to replace.


28/02 - 70 arrows down the home range.

02/03 - Indoor shoot, 3D this week - 25 arrows


So the steel frame under the 3D target claimed the first casualty. It's weird, I am getting the heights right on the range at home but am struggling with distances at indoors, I noticed this the week before last too. Steel frames and wooden arrows don't play well.


FL14 Tally:

This period  -   145 arrows @ home
                    -   60 arrows @ indoor
                    -   52 arrows @ outdoor shoot 
2023 Total Arrows - 1058

Casualties - 1 

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