Quick Answer: The biggest archery story of the week was Sarah Hubbard breaking the barebow world record again, posting 650 at the ArcheryGB National Tour to top her own five-week-old mark of 648. Elsewhere, Andrea Becerra inherited the 2025 World Cup Final title after Mariana Bernal’s three-year doping ban, Para archery made its historic debut […]
Quick Answer: The biggest archery story of July 13–19, 2026 is Mexico’s Andrea Becerra being named the 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup champion after teammate Mariana Bernal was stripped of the title for a doping violation. The week also delivered para archery’s historic debut at the South American Games in Valledupar, a preview of the […]
Quick Answer: Archery etiquette is the set of safety habits and courtesies that keep a shooting range running smoothly. The core rules: obey the whistle commands (two blasts to the line, one to shoot, three to collect arrows, five or more to stop), never draw a bow when anyone is downrange, wait behind the shooting […]
New to the bow? This friendly roadmap walks you through what recurve archery really involves, the gear that matters, and how to build a safe, repeatable shot from day one.
Quick Answer: To string a recurve bow safely, use a bow stringer. Slip the larger string loop loosely onto the top limb and seat the smaller loop in the bottom limb groove. Hook the stringer pockets over both limb tips, step on the cord with both feet shoulder-width apart, and pull the riser straight up. […]
A calm, step-by-step walkthrough of the archery shot cycle — how stance, posture, draw, anchor, release, and follow-through link into one repeatable motion.
Learn how to measure draw length at home using the wingspan method, the wall trick, and a measuring arrow — no pro shop or expensive tools required.
Quick Answer: The recurve vs compound bow decision comes down to how you want to shoot. A recurve bow is simpler, cheaper, more portable, and holds full draw weight in your fingers, which builds form and suits target shooting and traditional archery. A compound bow uses cams and cables to cut holding weight by 65–85%, […]
Quick Answer: To choose arrows for a recurve bow, match arrow spine (stiffness) to your draw weight and draw length using a manufacturer spine chart, then set arrow length about 1–2 inches past your draw. Beginners do well with 500–600 spine aluminum or carbon arrows in the 26–29 inch range. Spine is the single most […]
Quick Answer: The week of June 22–28, 2026 belonged to the Pan American Archery Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico, where the United States swept three of four team golds and locked up the first wave of Lima 2027 Pan American Games quota places. Argentina’s Denis Castellanos and 18-year-old American Ava Jones took the barebow titles, India […]