Abstract Postural stability is considered a crucial factor for performance in Olympic recurve archery. However, the extent to which it distinguishes athletes from different competitive categories remains unclear. This study aimed to compare postural stability and shooting performance between adult and junior athletes from the Brazilian national archery teams. A cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted with 20 elite athletes: 13 adults (28.00 ± 5.97 years) and 7 juniors (17.43 ± 0.79 years).
