Blog posts
Why do some archers shoot with a tab not a glove?
Your hands are one of the most important elements in archery. They are the crucial connection between archer and bow. Correct hand positioning can be the difference between hitting the golden ten… or the neighbouring target. Your hands and fingers as an archer are arguably your most important asset (and indeed in life!). It is ... Read More
If you want to be a record breaker …
On 5 September 2015, Hamish Murray of Swindon, UK, shot 10 arrows into a 40 cm target, from an 18m distance, in just 1 minute and 0.5 second. With a 62 lb longbow. And he was just 17 at the time. If your reaction to that is less “Ooof” and more “Guard my beverage”, then there’s ... Read More
Should I buy second hand archery gear?
As we’re coming up to Christmas it seemed like a good time to tackle this question which we often get asked at the club. Is it ever a good idea to buy second hand archery gear? Well, I think the short answer is, “Yes! Sometimes it can be a good idea… but sometimes it can be ... Read More
Book review: Archery Anatomy by Ray Axford
Ray Axford, the author of Archery Anatomy, describes his book as a “primer of anatomical biomechanics and elementary physical mechanics as they relate to archery”. That’s a pretty accurate description: if you’re looking for tips to combat your target panic, you won’t find them in here. Archery Anatomy, as the title implies, is deeply grounded ... Read More
The Art of Scythian Warfare – at The British Museum
The British Museum has its latest blockbuster Winter show on… and it’s archery related! (and also Game of Thrones related as apparently the Scythians were the inspiration for the Dothraki – more about that via this link). We’re lucky enough to have a club member who managed to get us a few tickets to one ... Read More
What is a WA 1440 competition?
We were just about to hit send on a club newsletter telling people about the latest WA1440 competition and we suddenly thought, ‘What if I was a novice archer? Would I have any clue what a ‘WA’ (World Archery) or WRS (World Record Status) competition and what does 1440 even mean?’ So we wrote this ... Read More
How to Navigate the Blog and a Bit of a Contents List!
Here are a few tips for navigating the blog. The tag cloud on the right side of the page is our broad ‘contents’ section. If there’s something particular you’re interested in e.g. “Beginners Archery”, or “How to Improve your Shooting”, or… I don’t know, “What to Do in the Event of a Zombie Apocalypse” (tip.. ... Read More
Give Archery A Go!
Whilst opportunities to join your local football or rugby club might be more obvious, team sports – or ball sports – are not for everyone. Luckily, there are many more pastimes available to you in your local area than you might think. Archery is just one of them – and we think it’s high time ... Read More
