Tag Archives: recurve archery

NASP Daytona Finals + Mathews ARC Verdict | Archery Weekly Jun 15-21

Compound bow archers at full draw on the line during a major archery competition

NASP’s national finals filled the Daytona Ocean Center this week, USA Archery dropped the 2026 calendar that puts Yankton at the center of the sport from June through October, and the archery world lost Boris Isachenko at 67. The Mathews ARC 30 and ARC 34 also kept generating noise after Mike’s Archery and Extreme Outfitters […]

Archery Anchor Point: 7 Rules for Repeatable Accuracy

Bowhunter at full draw with consistent archery anchor point from treestand

Three out of every four wild misses inside thirty yards trace back to one fault: a sloppy archery anchor point. Coaches at Nock On call it the single most decisive piece of form in either style. If your release hand lands in a slightly different spot on every shot, your arrows will too — no […]

Schloesser Wins 12th Antalya Gold | Archery Weekly Jun 8-14

Mike Schloesser celebrates his 12th compound World Cup individual stage gold at Antalya 2026

Mike Schloesser hit his 12th World Cup individual gold in a shoot-off, Zhu Jingyi backed up her Puebla title, India stunned Korea in the recurve mixed team final, and Türkiye answered a European Championship setback with home-soil compound gold.

India Stuns Korea, Schloesser Wins 10 | Archery Jun 8-14

Mike Schloesser Antalya 2026 archery World Cup gold compound men

The Antalya archery week ended with two stories that will travel further than the venue blurb suggests. Mike Schloesser collected his 10th individual World Cup gold on a windy Saturday, and on Sunday a 17-year-old from Maharashtra and her 25-year-old teammate handed Korea’s reigning Olympic mixed-team duo a 5-1 loss in the gold-medal match. Between […]

USA Tops Pan Am Medals | Archery Weekly May 25-31, 2026

USA tops Pan Am medals in Medellín, Williams sets two recurve 50+ world records, Veronica’s Cup opens in Kamnik, and Yankton confirms its 10-event 2026 outdoor slate.

Team USA Tops Pan American Medellin Medal Table | Archery Weekly May 25-31, 2026

Pan American archery 2026 hit a US-flavored peak in Medellin this week, with Team USA dragging 31 medals out of the Unidad Deportiva Andrés Escobar and Mark Williams pulling two pending world records off the recurve 50+ lines. Across the Atlantic, Slovenia hosted the tenth edition of Veronica’s Cup with the world’s hottest compound shooters […]

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.

Türkiye Sweeps Antalya Compound Titles | Archery Weekly May 18-24, 2026

Recurve archer at full draw aiming at outdoor target during European archery championships

Türkiye sweeps both compound titles at Antalya 2026, Bakker wins first major in recurve as Germany claims both team golds, and three world records fall — your full archery week.

Archery Anchor Point: How to Find and Lock In Yours for Maximum Accuracy

archery anchor point technique for consistent accuracy

The archery anchor point is the specific spot on your face where your draw hand, string, and anchor contacts meet at full draw — and mastering it is the single biggest factor in shooting consistent, accurate arrows. Once you establish and repeat a reliable anchor position every time, your groups will tighten dramatically regardless of […]

Arrow Spine Chart: Complete Guide to Selecting Perfect Arrow Spine

Archery arrows in target - arrow spine selection guide

Understanding arrow spine charts is crucial for archery accuracy, whether you’re shooting a compound bow, recurve bow, or traditional bow. An arrow spine chart helps you match your arrows to your specific bow setup, ensuring consistent flight patterns and improved accuracy. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about arrow […]