You can see how the stance looks in Image 3. This means the stance is what we call ‘open’. You must pay extra attention to this.Īn open stance in archery involves placing the feet so that the feet, legs, and hips are facing the target more. Many archers do not activate the core and legs enough throughout the shot. To make the square stance as stable as possible, you must use the correct width of stance for you.īecause the positioning with the square stance requires less strength, it can be easy to become lazy with the square stance. As a result, the square stance can be less stable in the wind. Some archers may feel less consistent weight placement along the toe-heel plane due to this. The square stance has a narrower base along the shooting line than an open stance. Instead, the positioning required with the open stance simply makes it more obvious if you are lacking in strength. You need the same amount of strength to perform at the same level regardless of stance. Less strength is required to obtain positioning with the square stance but it isn’t an easy option. Read more about this in our Set Position technique section. The square stance also works very well if you rest the bow on the foot and lift it just before shooting. Because you don’t need to twist the body so much with the square stance, the back and spine are under less load. This archery stance can be helpful if you lack flexibility around the back and torso, as a smaller amount of torso rotation is needed. The square stance places a low amount of stress on the body. You can see how the shoulders, hips and feet are all in alignment in Image 2. This means the square stance can make achieving correct shoulder alignment easier for some people. Therefore, it can be quicker to learn and maintain correct vertical posture because it is generally easier for you to feel leaning towards or away from the target.īecause the shoulders are aligned with the hips and feet, they are naturally more closely aligned to the target. There is minimal torso and abdomen rotation required to achieve shoulder alignment. The square stance is simple and efficient. The shoulders are also in line with the feet and hips. A line drawn through your heels should point at the gold. Place both feet either side of the shooting line, equidistant from each other and slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
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