Sports Psychologist clearly defines the terms and responds to common questions Have you ever felt nervous about doing something in front of other people? Maybe you felt apprehensive or restless before stepping on to the shooting line? Or perhaps you…
Mimi Landström explores the most important aspect of the archer’s game. A lot of archers talk about their mental game. But what is it? We spoke to a few of the world’s top archers about their approach to mental game,…
GBR’s Sarah Bettles opens up about her struggles with mental health and her return to top-level sport It’s well-known that the ‘mental game’ plays a huge role in performance, and mental management has become a teachable skill. Mental health is…
Lucy O’Sullivan tackles some of the most common issues on the shooting line The British outdoor circuit for target archers tends to run from March to October, weather permitting, with the main events taking place in the height of summer.…
Can meditation really help your shooting? Ethan Lowry examines the possibilities. To be with oneself can be a terrifying endeavour. Our mind is made up of millions of synaptic junctions, with electrical impulses attributing to thousands of various physiological and…
Alistair Whittingham shares his top tips for combating competition nerves and settling into the game quicker
With the indoor season drawing to a close, Patrick Huston shares his guide to preparing for outdoors, so you can hit the ground running
John Stanley explores the concept of mindfulness, and finds that it’s linked to archery in more ways than just as a tool for improvement
