Tag Archives: archery form

Archery Foot Position: The Foundation Beneath Every Shot

Archer at full draw showing balanced stance and foot position

Foot position is the most overlooked fundamental in archery. Get your stance right and everything above it — aim, anchor, release — becomes easier and more repeatable.

Proper Bow Grip: 7 Rules That Stop Torque

Proper bow grip in action — two archers at full draw on compound bows

Proper bow grip starts with the thumb pad at 45 degrees and stays relaxed through release. 7 rules to stop torque and tighten groups.

Hinge Release Archery: 7 Steps to Master Back Tension

Hinge release archery — UltraView Hinge 2 back tension release

A hinge release fires by rotation, forcing back-tension shots and curing target panic. Here’s the 7-step process to master one in 90 days.

Proper Archery Stance: Square, Open & Closed Foot Setup

archery stance

Master proper archery stance with this complete guide to square, open, and closed foot positions, seven setup steps, common mistakes, and stance drills.

Barebow Shooting Technique: 8 String Walking & Anchor Fixes for Tighter Groups

barebow recurve archer

Barebow archery strips away sights and stabilizers — leaving you, the string, and the target. Master string walking, anchor points, and gap aiming for tight groups at every distance.

How to Hold a Bow: 7 Grip Fixes for Tighter Groups

How to hold a bow demonstrated by female compound archer at full draw

Most archers who can’t shrink groups beyond a paper plate at 30 yards don’t have a sight problem. They have a grip problem. Here’s how to hold a bow without killing accuracy — 7 grip fixes for tighter groups on compound and recurve.

How to Measure Draw Length: 4 Methods + Compound Bow Chart

How to measure draw length on a compound bow with diagram showing 29.5 inch draw

Four proven methods to measure draw length for a compound bow, the AMO formula, a wingspan-to-draw chart, and the body-language signs your current setup is wrong.

Finger Release vs Mechanical: The Technique Differences That Decide Your Accuracy

finger tab archery

Finger and mechanical releases don’t just change what’s in your hand — they change anchor geometry, string path, and how the shot actually breaks. Here’s what each technique demands and where each one wins.

Anchor Point Archery: 7 Steps to a Locked-In Shot

Compound bowhunter at full draw showing anchor point from a treestand

Anchor point archery is the rear sight of your bow. Lock in compound and recurve anchors that hold under fatigue, cold, and pressure.

Recurve Archery for Beginners: Equipment, Form, and Your First 90 Days

SANLIDA ARCHERY Hermit 10 60" ILF Hunting Recurve Bow Kit

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.