Where doI start?
Beginners courses
Start your archery journey here
Beginners courses run for 4 consecutive weeks. Each date is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours in duration and each date needs to be attended.
Enquire about booking a beginners courseReceiving instruction from a qualified archery coach is always the best way to start. If you would like a refresher, or like to read about technique first, here are the ten basic steps.
Information adapted from Learn-Archery.com.
- StanceOne foot each side of the shooting line, feet about shoulder width apart, square to the line, standing tall.
- Nocking the arrowPlace the shaft on the rest, index vane the right way, and snap the nock onto the string.
- SetGrip in the meaty part of the hand below the thumb, relaxed fingers, string in the first groove of three fingers.
- Set upRaise the bow arm just above your point of aim with the drawing forearm in line with the arrow.
- Draw and loadDraw back to the side of your face, shoulder back and down, elbow behind the arrow.
- AnchorIndex finger at the corner of your mouth, hand pressed firmly against your face.
- Transfer and holdMove the draw weight into your back and hold with those muscles.
- Aim and expandLook down the arrow, place the point on the target and pause to refocus on your form.
- ReleaseExpand the chest outward and let the string leave your fingers.
- Follow throughStay committed. Hand moves straight back past the ear, bow arm stays up until the arrow lands.
