Archery

by Usa Archery (Editor)

If you're serious about improving accuracy, increasing consistency, and achieving competitive success, " Archery "is your guide.

Featuring the in-depth instruction, insight, and advice from the world's top coaches and archers, "Archery" sets a new standard in resources for those who compete with the recurve or compound bow.

"Archery" includes a wealth of information on perfecting stance, body alignment, muscle recruitment, and shot sequence. You'll master the skills and techniques taught at the U.S. Olympic Training Center by legendary coach KiSik Lee. Then you'll prepare for competition:

- Select and properly tune equipment.

- Develop a winning shot sequence.

- Set up, draw, and complete the shot.

- Maximize practice time.

- Train physically and mentally for competition.

- Develop a successful tournament strategy.

Developed by USA Archery, " Archery "is an invaluable resource you'll refer to again and again.

Genres: Reference

232 pages, Paperback

First published December 14, 2012

Reviews

[Analyn Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

very helpful in my journey toward learning archery

[Andy · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can't really tell who this was written for. At points it seems like it was written for beginners, with pictures and detailed descriptions of how to grip the bow and the string. The act of drawing a recurve bow was split into three chapters to make it easy to understand. At the same time, the chapter on buying the right equipment and tuning discussed how to tune the bow without defining half the terms or even providing a diagram pointing out the most important pieces of the bow. Sometimes the book seemed to be geared towards children, with a focus on how to fit practice in with school and lots of focus on parents as part of the support team, but the later chapters discussed travelling to out of town tournaments as if it was something the archer could do on their own. There also seemed to be a very strong expectation that the reader was an archer (or aspiring archer) who was looking for or already working with a coach. Then there was a chapter on how to develop young archers and an appendix on how to train para-archers, something that only a coach would need.

There are useful pieces of information in this book, but its focus on Olympic style competitions and it baffling inability to select an audience make it a frustrating slog at times. Honestly, this book is probably less helpful than the myriad of online resources available now.

[Oscar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a must for anyone starting this sport--just like me. I am learning and confirming what many people have noted when they see me shoot. Nice to know I am in the right track...Although I am working with compound bows now--I am also looking forward to learn recurve. Definitely a lot to learn and practice.

So many things to know, confirm and practice---A must read for new shooters....like myself.

[Steve brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

i liked this book it was really amazing link text

[Darriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Overall

Like the details specific to the techniques, physical and mental training. The pictures could be improved(various angles) to show an overall perspective.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I won my book on first reads give away,I read threw the Arechery book that you sent me i wish that i had this book when i started. Your book has so much information in it.If anyone is thinking about getting into bow shooting this is the bestbook to get.It goes from basic shooting to advance lessons, how to stand draw your bow and so much more. I am glad to have won this book thank you very much.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very in-depth on the world of Archery. It's great of information on the equipment itself as well as how to practice for a competition. This is definitely a great resource for anyone wanting to learn about archery.

[Yvonne Stegall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a great book for the avid archer. This was a first reads win.