STUDY ON THE STABILITY AND POSITIONING OF THE SHOULDERS ON THE POINTS AND ACCURACY IN ARCHERY

The structure of competitive archery is part of a highly coordinated group of sports. Purpose: to examine the technical readiness of Bulgarian archers concerning shoulder stability and positioning. Methods: The study involved 18 archers. The Noraxon U.S.A., Inc. Mio Motion (2014) devices were used to measure shoulder stability and position during six indoor shots at 18 m. The following angular parameters were considered: Shoulder Total Flexion, RT Shoulder Total Flexion, LT Shoulder Flexion, RT Shoulder Flexion, LT Shoulder Abduction, RT Shoulder Abduction, LT Shoulder Rotation–out, and RT Shoulder Rotation–out. The data were analysed mathematically using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. Results: Descriptive statistics show that some parameters are highly variable—LT Shoulder Rotation–out and RT Shoulder Rotation–out. Shoulder rotation–out stability is essential for the technical preparedness (points and accuracy) of archers. Discussion: This research provides evidence that the factors studied regarding an archer's readiness can more precisely refine and stabilise their performance.