Full Description
Easy-to-understand instruction for traditional archery Covers both target shooting and bowhunting Includes the author's exclusive tiered training program for instinctive shooting with in-depth advice on selecting bows, arrows, and accessories.The popularity of traditional archery has exploded in recent years, and this handy, readable guide serves as the perfect introduction for anyone looking to break into the sport. From selecting arrow shafts to refining your form to entering your first tournament, it explains in straightforward, no-nonsense prose how to get started. Whether you've never shot an arrow or are making the move from compound bows, you're certain to benefit from the author's time-tested training program for instinctive shooting, which develops a foundation of shooting skill through repetition.
Contents
AcknowledgementsIntroduction1. Perfect Practice Make Perfect2. The Right Equipment3. Bare Shaft Tuning Your Bow4. Correct Shooting Form5. Basic Accuracy Exercises6. Advanced Accuracy Exercises7. Instinctive Bowhunting Practice8. Custom BowsAppendix A: Traditional Archery SuppliersAppendix B: Custom BowmakersAppendix C: ResourcesAppendix D: NotesIndex