Patrick Huston explains why many archers end up thinking about the release the wrong way – and how to work towards a clean and consistent loose
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Top tips for recurve release
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Advice from an archery coach
What a coach sees… Alistair Whittingham reveals the most common technique issues he encounters in his capacity as a coach
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Why it pays to have allies as an archer
Everyone needs a bit of help now and again – and having the right people and relationships in place can be a huge asset to your archery, as Danielle Brown explains
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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
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Posted in Features, Psychology, Technique
8 Top Tips for new competitive archers
For many new archers, their first outdoor season presents a number of challenges. Andrew Smith breaks down the most common, and what to do about them. For first timers, the transition from the indoor season to outdoors can be quite…
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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…
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The Crucial Factor
Roy Rose knows an unanticipated release is essential – and here, he explains why One of the most puzzling aspects of our sport is surely the statistic that reveals that, although almost every elite shooter employs a surprise release,…
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A Field Guide to Archery
Field archery is the ultimate challenge, whatever your bow style, and many of the world’s elite concur that their field exploits represent their finest achievements in archery. The accuracy that a quality target archer brings to this new experience is…
Optimise and Minimise
Top coach James Park reveals what you need to think about in order to both optimise your performance and minimise chances of injury In any sporting activity we need to use our body in the best way to optimise our…
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Carter introduces the ‘Fair Chase’ and ‘Honey 2’
Carter Enterprises has announced the launch of two new release aids, the Fair Chase and Honey 2. The Fair Chase is a rotation release that has been designed specifically for young archers, allowing them to learn good technique early on.…
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