Flying Anchor

The technique of the “flying anchor” is mainly used by mounted archers. In this technique, the anchor point is not held in a fixed position but is instead “felt,” with the string being released just before it reaches the anchor point on the face.

This technique requires a great deal of practice, because the anchor has to be correct immediately. The archer does not take time to check or correct the position. For this reason, the flying anchor is only recommended for experienced archers.