Learn archery basics
Heading to a tournament and want the basics first. These topics cover form, setup, and tuning, the fundamentals that apply across indoor, outdoor, field, and 3D events.
Arrow Spine
Choosing the right spine for your draw weight and length.
Target Archery
WA / USA Archery indoor and outdoor target formats.
Blank-Bale
Form work without aiming. Building muscle memory.
Form & Technique
Stance, grip, draw, anchor, release, follow-through, the mechanics of every shot.
Shot Routine
Building a repeatable mental and physical routine.
Sights
Single-pin vs multi-pin, scope/lens choice, level setup.
Cam Timing
Synchronizing compound cams for level draw and clean release.
Stance
Foot position, posture, weight distribution.
Center Shot
Aligning the arrow with the bowstring and riser.
Components
Points, inserts, outserts, nocks, fletching.
Drills
Specific drills to fix common issues.
Grip
Bow-hand grip, relaxed, repeatable, low torque.
Bow Tuning
Getting your bow shooting consistent groups: timing, center-shot, rest, tiller, brace height.
Focus & Aiming
Aiming strategies, visual focus, dealing with float.
Sight Marks
Setting and recording marks at known distances.
Field Archery
NFAA / IFAA field rounds.
Strength & Conditioning
Physical training that translates to better shots.
Arrows
Arrow spine, components, fletching, FOC, building arrows that match your setup.
Draw
Drawing the bow with back tension, alignment, draw length.
Rest Tuning
Setting drop-away timing or blade height, micro-adjustments.
FOC
Front-of-center balance and how to adjust it.
Rests
Drop-away vs blade vs whisker biscuit; selection and tuning.
Target Panic
Identifying and recovering from target panic.
3D Archery
ASA, IBO, unknown distance 3D targets.
Anchor
Consistent anchor point, kisser, string, jaw, peep alignment.
Competition Prep
Handling nerves, pacing, between-end routine.
Bowhunting
Hunting setup, ethics, shot placement.
Tiller
Recurve tiller measurement and adjustment.
Training Plans
Building weekly and seasonal training plans.
Sights, Rests & Releases
Picking and setting up sights, rests, stabilizers, releases, and peep sights.
Stabilizers
Bar lengths, weights, V-bar setup for balance and aim.
Fletching
Vanes vs feathers, helical vs straight, jig setup.
Brace Height
Measuring and tuning brace for performance and forgiveness.
Arrow Building
Cutting, squaring, glue-up, assembling arrows.
Releases
Hinge, thumb, resistance, picking and using each type.
Release
Releasing the string cleanly without torque, hinge, thumb, finger.
Mental Game
Focus, shot routine, dealing with competition pressure, target panic.
Peep Sights
Peep size, installation, rotation alignment.
Practice & Training
Drills, training plans, blank-bale work, building strength and consistency.
Follow-Through
Holding form through the shot and reaction.
Paper Tuning
Reading and correcting tears through paper.
Back Tension
Engaging the back muscles to drive the shot.
Disciplines
Target, field, 3D, and bowhunting, what each requires.
D-Loops
Tying a clean d-loop, length, knot security.
Bare-Shaft Tuning
Comparing fletched vs bare shafts to dial in spine.
Walk-Back Tuning
Tuning center-shot at multiple distances.