One of the most common questions that people unfamiliar with archery ask is along the lines of: “Don’t you have to be really strong to do it?”. The pretty-much-universal advice is to start shooting at a low bow weight, and…
Technique
The ultimate field archery target guide
Uphill, downhill, shallow, steep – Patrick Huston plays all the angles in his quest for field archery perfection
Three ways to judge distances on unmarked field rounds
These three methods are all well-known approaches – and most good field archers will at least one or a combination of these three to set yardage
Archery tech explained: How a hinge release works
The last decade of competitive compound archery has undoubtedly seen a significant trend away from the thumb-trigger release to the hinge or back tension model
Q&A: Should I shoot with both eyes open?
Tagged with: accuracy, archery, archery focus, archery skills, archery technique, arrow, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, eye focus, field sports, shooting stance, shot, skills, training
Posted in FAQs, Technique
Posted in FAQs, Technique
Practise with purpose
While practice might not make perfect, it should at least make you better. Coach Larry Wise explains how to structure a practice session to achieve just that
Tagged with: archer, archery improvement, archery tips, arrow, bow, Bow International, coaching, competitions, compound bow, Larry Wise, perfect, practice, recurve bow
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Posted in Features, Technique
How to get outdoor ready
With the indoor season drawing to a close, Patrick Huston shares his guide to preparing for outdoors, so you can hit the ground running
Tagged with: archery, archery competitions, archery events, archery tips, arrow, bow, Bow International, competition season, competitive archery, field archery, olympic archer, outdoor archery, outdoor events, outdoor season, preparation, tips
Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique
Posted in Events, Features, Psychology, Technique
Traditional troubleshoot: What’s dead release?
Rob Jones explains what dead and active release means from the perspective of a traditional archer
Tagged with: active release, archer, archery, archery shot, archery technique, arrow, Bow International, bow release, compound, dead release, recurve, shot, traditional archery
Posted in FAQs, Features, Technique, Traditional
Posted in FAQs, Features, Technique, Traditional
How to overcome ‘wrong’ eye dominance
Left-eye dominant but right-handed, Lucy O’Sullivan has spent a fair amount of time working to overcome the problems that presents. Here, she shares some of the tips and tricks she’s learned
Tagged with: archer, archery advice, archery technique, archery tricks, Bow International, eye dominance, Lucy O'Sullivan, Off Eye, overcoming archery obstacles, Pilla glasses, tips
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Posted in Features, Technique
Best foot forward: How to find your stance
A good stance is the foundation for a good shot, but it’s a very personal thing that can take some working out. Duncan Busby explains how to find the best stance for you
Tagged with: archery, archery equipment, archery in the wind, archery stance, arrow, arrows, bow and arrow, Bow International, equipment, field sports, longrod, shooting stance, shot, skills, training
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Posted in Features, Technique
