Pip Bickerstaffe looks at the different woods native to the UK that can be used for making bows, and the advantages, disadvantages, and characteristics of each I first started making bows while I was still at school, having started archery…
Features
Native Bow Woods
Tagged with: ash, bamboo, bow-making, flat bow, growth ring, hardwoods, hawthorn, longbow, Pip Bickerstaff, wood. bow woods, wych elm, yew
Posted in Traditional
Posted in Traditional
First-time Field
If you’re interested in trying field archery – whether experienced target archer or complete beginner – Alex Tyler has the advice you need to get started Archery has had an incredible amount of publicity over the last couple of years.…
Ask The Experts
Q: I am aware that the dot will move around as I aim, but each time it steadies somewhat, it then takes a dip down into the red. What is causing this to happen? A: Fortunately, this situation can be…
Tagged with: aiming, Ask The Experts, dot pattern, roy rose, stabilisers, weight
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
Draws and Drawbacks
James Park revisits the role of biomechanics in good form: this time, the draw I have previously noted that the principles of good biomechanics are quite simple. We want to use our bodies in the most effective manner to enable high scores and…
Tagged with: biomechanics, draw, injury prevention, James Park, rotator cuff muscles, shoulder, transfer phase
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
You Against the World
Alistair Whittingham looks into what the pressure to achieve can do to an archer’s psyche Jaded and undirected, a world-class archer once told me that they ‘would rather go on holiday, using up their annual leave from work, than push to…
Tagged with: alistair whittingham, commitment, goals, outcome, progress, psychology
Posted in Psychology
Posted in Psychology
The Top Three
Experienced international shot and coach John Dudley reveals the three most common questions he’s asked – and the answers It is the perfect time for you to set yourself up for a fresh start to an incredible season. I…
Tagged with: arrow spine, back tension release, coaching, john dudley, questions, release, stabilisers, surprise, tune
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
A Mystery Revived
Hugh D. Soar examines arrows from the past, and reveals what they might be able to show us about historical warfare and craftsmanship Traditional archery is not noted for mystery, but certain items recovered from the ‘Mary Rose’ have had…
The Lazy Guide to Archery
Andrew Smith says it doesn’t all have to be hard work – there are several tips and shortcuts you can use to improve your archery while making the most of your shooting time It’s a fact that most archers find…
Tagged with: anchor point, andrew smith, arrows, back tension, foot position, stance, string picture, technique
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
Ask The Experts
Q: How important is breathing when it comes to shot execution? A: Breathing is very important before, and during, the shot process as logically, it is a factor in attaining a satisfactory aim, and a fluent execution. While most coaches…
Back to a Back Tension
Duncan Busby made the switch to a back tension release aid, and here he explains how to make the process work for you A couple of years ago I set myself the goal of shooting with a back tension release…
Tagged with: back tension, blank boss, duncan busby, hinge release, pull through, punching, release aid, resistance release, target panic, trigger
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique