“Freezing” or “hanging up” on the clicker are two names for the same problem; an inability to execute the shot properly. Andrew Smith looks at the causes and cures
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How to cure your shooting hang-ups
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Posted in Psychology, Technique
Posted in Psychology, Technique
16 Premium archery gifts for that special someone
If money is no object and you’d like to treat that very special bow-wielding person to something you can guarantee they’ll love, look no further than our premium gift guide…
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Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment, Features
Posted in Christmas Gift Guide, Equipment, Features
How to combat competitive mind games
From well-meaning but misguided comments to deliberate mind games, there are a number of things that can put you off your shot. Danielle Brown shares her guide to coping with it
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Posted in Features, Psychology
Posted in Features, Psychology
Interview: Gold medallist Bryony Pitman
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
Tagged with: archery, archery gb, Bow International, bryony pitman, gold medallist, indoor world cup, Interview, olympics, senior archery team, team gb, world archery
Posted in Features, Interview
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
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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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Posted in Features, Interview
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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Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique