Over my years as a coach and competitor I have had more and more people ask me to explain why I have used an overdraw on my bow and how it would affect their set up. I have been using…
Technique
What breeds success indoors?
There’s plenty of crossover between archers who shoot well indoors and those who shoot well out of doors – but look down the results sheet, and you’ll notice that some names you see around the middle of leaderboards in the…
Overcoming problems – through training
Sometimes archery isn’t all plain sailing, so Duncan Busby outlines the methods he uses to get back on track if you’re starting to struggle
Tagged with: aiming, archery, archery problems, blank boss, concentration, confidence, duncan busby, expectation, form, mental focus, positive feedback, problems, results, sight, strength
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Posted in Technique
Unlock your shooting
Tagged with: anchor, arrow clearance, bubble, centered, clearance, compound, draw length, dynamic release, execution, good shot, grip, head position, john dudley, posture, release, t-formation
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Posted in Technique
Recurve: Setup and Tune
Whether you’re breaking in new equipment or overhauling your old setup, Roy Rose explains how to get the best out of your recurve
Tagged with: arrow rest, bare-shaft tuning, bow, bow length, bracing height, draw length, groups, nocking point, plunger, pressure button, recurve, roy rose, set up, setup, sight, tension, tiller, trial and error, tune
Posted in Equipment, Technique
Posted in Equipment, Technique
Compound release: Building Confidence
Liam Grimwood knows a strong, trouble-free shot is easy enough to learn, you just need confidence in it
Tagged with: back tension, blank boss, compound, confidence, hinge, liam grimwood, practise, release, release aid, scapula motion, trigger
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New equipment syndrome
Tagged with: adjustment, advice, change, duncan busby, equipment, syndrome
Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique
Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique
Mastering the release aid
Getting a clean, trouble-free execution takes some work, but John Dudley says it’s all worthwhile
Tagged with: draw length, hand position, john dudley, pre-load, release
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Posted in Features, Technique
Weigh anchor
It’s a fundamental point of contact with your bow, so Liam Grimwood explains how to find a consistent, repeatable anchor point
Considering a compound?
As the beginners of the summer courses settle into clubs, Liam Grimwood has some advice for those looking to get into compound archery
Tagged with: compound, liam grimwood, mathews, mission rally, recurve, tuition
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Posted in Features, Technique