So I have been playing around with a bunch of different bow weights from #30-#60. I have figured out that for me draw weight seems to be irrelevant because i become mentally fatigued way before I become physically fatigued. In fact it seems to be the opposite. With heavier weight bows I am able...

I've been off archery for 5 months while I started training BJJ (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) which was the other thing I wanted to tick off in addition to shooting trad bow. I clearly haven't ingrained the shot cycle and being in 100% control of the shot... was quite a disaster at the indoor range...

Hi All, I've been lurking on the forums for a while now and wanted to thank you all for your help whether you knew it or not. Anyway- I shot a 3D tournament over the weekend and did not shoot as well as I had expected. I went out the first 10 or so targets blazing and was very hopeful, but...

Hey guys, New short film just dropped on youtube. (link below) This film is a purposeful tease of projects to come. As you all know, a repeatable and reliable shot sequence is the archer's most valuable tool when shooting under pressure. Enjoy this short film, have a laugh at my expense, and...

Hello all, I am reading Lenny Bassham's "With Winning in Mind" and have some questions on the mental Program section. Does anyone use a mental program to bring the shot from conscious set up to subconscious expansion and release? He gives some vague examples but they are golf related. For...

Interesting that I don't shoot my 42# Field/3D setup as well as my 36# setup indoors. When I'm on a Field/Hunter course it's rare I shoot less than 17 points under 30 yards, so I know I can drill that spot at 20 yards. The only thing I can think of is during the outdoor season I'm shooting...

What is the correct way to approach your shot in regards to letting down. If I know I am not shooting the arrow I can hold until I tire. If during the shot I feel something is not right I can let down. If I step up to a shot I intend to shoot if all is ok and the shot feels right then at that...

I thought some of you might enjoy this info off Eastons Blog BY GEORGE TEKMITCHOV, EASTON SR. ENGINEER/INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL ADVISOR, USA WORLD TEAM COMPETITOR Even the most cursory look at an archery competition will reveal that good performance in our sport is highly dependent on a...

Yet another "it's a bit more complicated then you think...when you really think about it." I tend to shoot BB all through the winter & pull out the wheelie & oly gear when the cold weather is less likely to screw up complicated bits. Pulled out the Barnsdale the other day & after 5 arrows (top...

The light had pretty much gone with a bit of snow coming down when I finished tuning my orc bow (Oneida) - had a few of my BB arrows & my SW bow outside with me & even though I could barely make out the target I like to end my little sessions with a stickbow - well without any thought the first...

I'm not sure if its a good or bad thing, but being sidelined for the last 2 big iBO shoots has given me a chance to watch a lot of shooters both compound and conventional. It has been interesting to see how some react to crowds, pressure, tough targets etc. I watched a good compound shooter...

Anyone have any tips on this? I've harvested many deer with a compound and 2 with a recurve. I would like to go to 100% trad but everytime I hunt I feel like I'm unsure about hunting with the recurve. I practice at home and have little problems, but when I get into a hunting situation all...

Right guys, I need or rather would love to here your thoughts on mental training in archery. I am very interested in coping strategies for competitions and training. I have come to realise that I can rattle out as many arrows I like but the real challenge lies in what goes on upstairs in your...

So interms of the mental game how can we best set ourselves up for success? I think the obvious one is to practice concentrating on shots in practice, but how about before, during and after a big shoot? - I would think balanced nutrition always. - A good night's sleep - A healthy breakfast...

This was in response to a thread on another site but I thought it might spark some fruitful discussion here as well.

This relates to indoor shooting at 20 yards. In addition to my anchor, I use the feather touching my nose as a reference point to make sure I'm drawing back enough and not creeping. When I do this, I get very good results. Here's my issue: I have no problem doing this when blank baling and...

Some wise man once said "once you have shot one 10X every one you miss after that is mental". Last weekend I shot the best competitive round I have ever shot (no 5's and 91 percent of the points)- this weekend I shot one of the worst. At this point I know I have the physical ability to shot...