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…
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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
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
The Archer’s Paradox and modern bows
You’ve heard the phrase, but what does it actually mean? Dave Egalton explains it may have a narrower application than previously thought
Tagged with: Archer's paradox, Archery: The Technical Side, arrow, compound, line of aim, longbow, paradox, point of aim, recurve, shoot-through, shoot-through window, slow-motion
Posted in Traditional
Posted in Traditional
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
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
The Diva from Dover
After her biggest ever win, and an international title, Andrea Gales talks to Steve Gibbs about achievement, ambition, and age in archery
Tagged with: andrea gales, archery, compound, Easton, hoyt, indoor season, indoor world cup, international, Interview, Sandrine Vandionant, steve gibbs, vegas, winner
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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
Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
Cream of the competition crop
With the tournament calendar burgeoning, Chris Wells gives you some tips on attracting the crowds
Tagged with: archery, Chris Wells, competition, entry, European Archery Festival, international, internet, photography
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A field guide to archery
Roy Rose has picked up a thing or two during his long archery career, and here he shares his guide to getting into field