Stepping up to the senior stage: Bryony Pitman has risen through the cadet and junior ranks to a full-time place on Team GB – here, she tells us how she did it, and what she’s planning on doing next
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Interview: Gold medallist Bryony Pitman
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Posted in Features, Interview
5 Top tips to keep archery practice exciting
Archery is the art of repetition, but long hours spent doing the same thing can get dull. Lucy O’Sullivan shares her top tips on keeping practice engaging
Tagged with: archery, archery gb, archery practise, archery technique, archery tips, Bow International, coach, focus, technique, top tips
Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique
Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique
Archery FAQ: Common compound archery problems solved!
Duncan Busby reveals some of the most common questions he’s asked as a coach – and the answers
Tagged with: archery, archery FAQ, arrow spine, blade arrow, blade rest, blade style arrow rest, Bow International, common archery problems, common compound archery problems, compound, compound archery, compound archery queries, compound bow, correct arrow spine, true centre shot
Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Interview: Paralympic medallist John Stubbs
Tears and triumph: John Stubbs celebrates 20 years on Team GB in our exclusive interview, looking back at the highs, the lows, and the changes he’s seen
Tagged with: archery, John Stubbs, para-archery, Para-Archery World Championships, paralymics, Paralympic champion, world record
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How to build an arrow pt 4: Bonding
Adrian Tippins lists the factors you need to consider when it comes to getting the best vane-to-shaft bond possible
Tagged with: adrian tippins, archery, bonding arrows, build an arrow, custom arrows, custom made, diy arrows, how to, traditional archery, vane-to-shaft
Posted in Features, Traditional
Posted in Features, Traditional
Q&A: How to warm up for archery
Looking for a good basic warm up routine to do before shooting? Patrick Huston reveals his top moves.
Tagged with: archery, archery technique, arching technique, bow, bow fit, exercise, warm-up
Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Archery Technique: Leading from the front
Your front hand does far more than just hold the bow up, says Patrick Huston, it plays a pivotal role in your shot execution and follow-through.
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How to build an arrow part 3: Wraps
The third instalment in his series on building the perfect set of arrows, Adrian Tippins looks at wraps, and explains how to get the right type, size and application
Tagged with: archery, archery gb, arrows, building an arrow, custom arrows, custom made arrows, DIY, equipment, how to
Posted in Features, Technique, Traditional
Posted in Features, Technique, Traditional
How to know if your nocks fit
Expert, Adrian Tippins, reveals show to know if your nocks fit correctly, an area often overlooked in archery…
Tagged with: advice, archery, archery equipment, arching technique, experts, nocks, pin nocks, Q&A
Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Bow history: The story of Peter Muir
Archery historian Hugh Soar looks at the life and work of Peter Muir, one of Scotland’s most celebrated bow makers
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Posted in Features, Traditional