Many compound archers start aiming before they’ve finished building the shot. Learn how proper bow-shoulder position, skeletal support, draw length, back tension, and load transfer create a more stable and repeatable shot—and why aiming should come later in the process.

Olympic, barebow, and traditional recurve archers use different aiming references—but they can share the same biomechanically efficient NTS foundation. Learn where string-walking, gap aiming, and split vision fit into the shot cycle.

Explanation, symptoms, and solutions to the archer's plateau.

Walking into an archery shop for the first time can feel overwhelming. Bows line the walls. Arrows come in dozens of sizes. Accessories hang everywhere - and before long, it feels like you need to spend thousands of dollars just to get started. The truth? You don’t. Whether you’re a beginner or a parent helping your child get started, the goal is simple: start with the right basics, avoid wasted money, and build good habits early. Let’s break it down in this beginner archery

Since June, a steady number of archers have come into the shop wanting to switch from compound to traditional or recurve. I’ve also had a wave of NASP students scheduling private lessons to pick up more points. No matter the situation, the very first thing we work on is learning how to execute a clean finger release. Following is a guideline for archers beginning to shoot with fingers or looking to avoid the pitfalls of a poor finger release: Focus on Follow-Through rather th

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I figured I’d put together a list of archery books I’ve nerded out on over the past few years. No particular order here—they’re just...

At some point, all my students or student's parents have asked what kind of exercises I recommend for building archery strength. ...

Habit is stronger than reason -- George Santayana. By “old school”, we are often sticking to certain methods out of habit, without...

Archery is often seen as a sport dominated by physical skill, yet the importance of mental focus cannot be overstated. Many beginners...

Learn from every situation. Take responsibility. Don't seek refuge in excuses. Know rather than assume. Think and act positively....

As believers, each of us will have goals, or callings, we receive from the Holy Spirit. Each of us attain these goals through the gifts...