Coaching
If you would like help with your technique the best option is to speak to one of the club coaches at a session. However, there are some useful exercises and techniques which can be practiced at home.
Drills and Skills
Below are links to videos produced by Archery GB and Aim4Sport. These drills are particularly useful for novices, but would also be of benefit to more experienced archers too.
- 1-2-3 Alignment Drill
- Set, Set-up Drill
- Raise and Rotate Drill
- Half Draw Drill
- Bow Elbow Rotation Drill
- Relese Motion Drill
- 6 Point Draw Drill
Warm-up Excercises
Below are links to some useful warm-up exercise videos produced by Archery GB and Aim4Sport.
- Forward-Backwards Arm Swings
- Alternate Overhead Arm Swings
- Crucifix Hand Reaches
- Full Lateral Raises
- Crucifix Alternate Internal-External Arm Rotation
- Alternate Arm Abducted Internal-External Rotation
- Scapula Position Internal-External Rotation
- Point Scapula Protraction-Retraction
- Alternate Scapula Depressions
- Behind Back, Across Body Retraction Sequence
- Multiplane Head Movement Sequence
- Lateral Neck Stretches
- Protraction Reach and Rotate
- Chest Openers to Cross Arm Stretch
- Floor to Ceilings
- Alternate Toe Touch Rotations
Bow Training, Strength and Conditioning, Mental Skills
Below are links to some videos from Archery GB's YouTube channel which would be useful for more experienced archers, especially if you are unable to train at the club for an extended period.
Online Archery Academy
In addition to the specific videos listed above, another useful resource for coaching and equipment advice is the Online Archery Academy run by GB Archer Ashe Morgan. Remember that if you do decide to make changes to your technique or equipment you should discuss it with a club coach first where possible.