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100 Arrows a Day for 2022

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  I have committed to ground shooting an average of 100 arrows a day for the 2022 calendar year. I had a goal during the off season to improve my arrow handling in hopes that I will be able to get 3 successful shots off during tower runs in 2022 competitions. I also want to be more precise in my shooting, not just hit the bullseye, but to be able to hit any specific spot on a target.  The “off season” should have started in October with my last competition taking place at the end of September. Instead, I found my practice time getting set aside as the daylight grew shorter each day. I had gone from shooting several times a week to maybe once a week through November and December. I recommitted to my practice schedule on January 1 st . I brought my bow with me to the barn so I could shoot in the indoor arena on days that it rains. If I stick to my commitment that will be 36,500 arrows shot in the year. The goal is an average which means I don’t have to shoot every day. The majority of