archery

Kit up for the outdoor season

Posted on May 14, 2018 by alicep

Rob Jones explores the additional kit that’s come in handy for him over his years in field archery

8 steps to manage competition nerves

Posted on May 11, 2018 by alicep

Crystal Gauvin gives us the low-down on strategies for keeping calm when competing

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Posted in Features, Psychology

Best foot forward: How to find your stance

Posted on May 9, 2018 by alicep

A good stance is the foundation for a good shot, but it’s a very personal thing that can take some working out. Duncan Busby explains how to find the best stance for you

Tagged with: archery, archery equipment, archery in the wind, archery stance, arrow, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, equipment, field sports, longrod, shooting stance, shot, skills, training
Posted in Features, Technique

Q&A: Finding your arrow length

Posted on May 5, 2018 by alicep

Adrian Tippins discusses the importance of knowing your arrow length when looking to buy your first bow…

Tagged with: adrian tippins, archery, archery beginner, arrow length, beginners bow, Bow International, how to, new archer, new bow, recurve, tips
Posted in FAQs, Features

Have the best outdoor season yet with the new issue of Bow International

Posted on May 2, 2018 by alicep

Issue 124 of Bow International is about making an incredible start to the outdoor season…

Tagged with: archery, arrows, bow, Bow International, bow magazine, compound, Lisa Unruh, new issue, new issue of bow, outdoor season, recurve
Posted in News

How to get stronger and fitter at home

Posted on May 2, 2018 by alicep

Not quite ready to venture out of your winter cocoon and take on the gym? Lucy O’Sullivan says you can still improve your archery

Tagged with: archer, archery, archery exercises, Archery Fit, body weight exercises, Bow International, bow technique, exercises, fitness, improve archery, plank, push up, squats
Posted in Features, Technique

6 Top new archery products

Posted on April 23, 2018 by alicep

A small selection of the new-for-2018 toys we spotted at the Vegas Shoot trade show

Q&A: Tackling windy conditions for beginners

Posted on April 21, 2018 by alicep

British weather, even in Summertime, can get a bit windy! It helps to know how to combat this in your archery so you can prevent your arrows going off course. Patrick Huston has some tips…