Could it be easier than you think? For many recurve archers, the pinnacle of a career is representing your country at a summer Olympic Games. This is an extremely difficult goal to achieve, and getting selected and then qualifying is…
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Ask the experts – stiff vs damped and other questions
Our expert panel answers your questions. Send yours to john.stanley@futurenet.com Question: My son shoots competitive compound target archery. He currently shoots a 30″ front bar of a larger diameter and my thought is to upgrade to a much smaller diameter…
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Posted in Technique
Posted in Technique
Try not to break it: Sustainability in archery
What happens to all your old archery gear? Bow has a think Sustainability is a long-term issue that affects all of us. Products that are described as ‘sustainable’ are those that provide benefits while protecting the public health and environment…
The hard choice: training with the bow
Patrick Huston explains his approach to getting strong with the bow… How would you feel if I told you I could give you a fabulous shortcut to putting more arrows in the middle? What if I told you you could…
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Project: yourself
Erin Prior shows you how deliberate practice can make training effective. Many archers see the value in their training sessions to help them prepare physically and perhaps even mentally for their upcoming competitions. However, various other commitments in life can often…
Tagged with: archers, athletes, coaches, deliberate practice, feedback, field, learning, practice, process focus, shooting, skills, sports psychologist, training
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Posted in Technique
WIN! A Praktica Hydan 20-60×77 Spotting Scope!
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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
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
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Posted in Features, Technique
Posted in Features, Technique
Q&A: Tackling windy conditions for beginners
British weather, even in Summertime, can get a bit windy! It helps to know how to combat this in your archery so you can prevent your arrows going off course. Patrick Huston has some tips…
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Should archery be on TV?
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Posted in Features
