INDICATORS OF TECHNICAL PREPAREDNESS OF YOUNG ARCHERS AT A DISTANCE OF 3 METERS

Abstract

The article presents the results of pedagogical testing of the technical preparedness of young archers at a short distance (3 m) under standard shooting conditions. The research is aimed at identifying key indicators that characterize athletes’ technical proficiency at the stage of preliminary basic training using the Mantis X8 Archery analytical system. The parameters assessed included aiming stability, bow tilt angle and direction, elevation angle and its direction, as well as shot execution time. A comprehensive analysis made it possible to quantitatively characterize the level of preparedness and to identify typical errors during a series of shots. The purpose of the study is to analyze the objective indicators of shot characteristics in 30 young athletes and to determine the peculiarities of technical skill development at the stage of preliminary basic training. To achieve this purpose, the following research methods were applied: pedagogical testing, methods of mathematical and statistical data processing, and generalization. Analysis of the pedagogical testing results of young archers showed that the average aiming stability score was 90.04 points; however, a decrease was observed in the middle of the series. The average bow tilt angle was 1.73°, with the prevailing direction being to the right, which indicates the need to improve bow-hand placement technique. The average elevation angle (0.82°) suggests a tendency toward optimal movement, although extreme values (-5.9° and 9.3°) confirm individual deviations. Most often, athletes performed bow elevation from above (16.2 cases), which corresponds to methodological recommendations. The average shot execution time (5.81 s) was slightly below the recommended value, indicating hasty execution. Young archers demonstrate a sufficient level of technical preparedness but require improvement in bow holding and elevation techniques and reduction of fatigue effects. The obtained data may be used to improve teaching methods and develop individualized training programs.