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How to hold bow, for archery beginners

One of the most important parts of learning how to shoot a bow and arrow is understanding how to properly hold the bow. holding the bow correctly is the first element of shooting it accurately. In this post, we’ll explain the basics of how to hold a bow for archery beginners. Grip the Bow with […]

Why do archers swing their bows?

Have you ever watched archers shoot in the Olympics and wondered why they swing their bows? It seems like an odd thing to do – but, archers swing their bows because it helps them achieve a better shot. The physics of archery can help us understand why this is the case. When an archer draws […]

7 benefits of archery

In addition to being fun, there are many beneficial effects we can gain from getting involved in the practice of archery. While some benefits are obvious, others are less so. Here are 7 benefits that can be gained through archery: coordination – Archery requires good hand-eye coordination. It builds our coordination by teaching our brain […]

Which Way Should the Fletching be Pointed?

A small but potentially important archery detail for accurately firing arrows is, which way should the arrow’s fletching be pointed? The simple answer is, the index vane, or odd colored vane (cock vane) should be pointed away from the riser facing you (as seen in the featured image). The other two will point towards the […]