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May
May
A complete starter guide to recurve archery — how to pick your first bow, the gear that actually matters, the 10-step shot cycle, and a 90-day plan to build real form.
Tag Archives: archery for beginners
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May
May
Eye dominance in archery decides which side of your face the bow ends up on, and roughly one archer in four has a dominant eye on the opposite side from their dominant hand. That single mismatch — called cross-dominance — is the hidden reason a beginner can hold textbook form, anchor cleanly, release without flinching, […]
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Apr
Apr
Setting up a recurve bow for beginners doesn’t need to be complicated, but getting each step right makes a real difference in accuracy and safety. Whether you just bought your first takedown recurve or you’re still deciding, this guide walks you through seven practical setup steps so you can start shooting with confidence. What Makes […]
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Mar
Mar
Archery Target Guide: Types, Sizes, Materials & Setup Tips Choosing the right archery target is crucial for developing accuracy and consistency in your shooting. Whether you’re practicing in your backyard, at an indoor range, or preparing for competition, understanding target types, sizes, and materials will significantly improve your archery experience. This comprehensive guide covers everything […]
05
Mar
Mar
Master the 7 core elements of proper archery form — stance, grip, draw, anchor, aim, release, and follow-through — with practical drills to tighten your groups and boost accuracy.
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Feb
Feb
Archery safety rules protect you and everyone around you on the range. While archery is remarkably safe when practiced responsibly, arrows are lethal projectiles that demand respect. Learning and following these fundamental safety principles before your first shot creates habits that prevent accidents throughout your archery career. The Cardinal Rules of Archery Safety 1. Never […]
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Sep
Sep
This comprehensive guide is designed to help novice archers like you (maybe) navigate the fundamentals of target archery.
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Oct
Oct
One of the most important parts of learning how to shoot a bow and arrow is understanding how to properly hold the bow. holding the bow correctly is the first element of shooting it accurately. In this post, we’ll explain the basics of how to hold a bow for archery beginners. Grip the Bow with […]