Competitive Archer

Competitive Archer
Author: Simon Needham
Publisher: Crowood
Total Pages: 588
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1847976247

The Competitive Archer provides practical advice to archers showing them a path to success in their competition performance, taking them from keen weekend competitors to top athletes in the world arena.The book covers: How to set goals and then prioritize those goals; the nature of more serious competition in archery; making decisions about how much time an individual is able or wishes to give to the sport; how far that time will get them, and making the best use of limited time; planning training and competition schedules; more advanced training, shooting practices and techniques to speed up and increase improvement, and to evaluate progress; incorporating mental practices into training; fine-tuning of archery equipment; preparation for individual and team competitions. Although this book deals with success in archery, it shows that the path to success follows the same procedure in any endeavour. Essential reading for archers and coaches of all disciplines looking to take their performance to advanced levels. Includes advice and tips from top international and Olympic archers.Superbly illustrated with 260 colour photographs.Simon Needham has been involved in archery for forty years and has competed at Olympic and World Championship levels.

Precision Archery

Precision Archery
Author: Steve Ruis
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2004
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780736046343

This book tells about target shooting, field competition and bow hunting.

Training for Archery

Training for Archery
Author: Jake Kaminski
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-01-06
Genre: Archery
ISBN: 9781542400046

Drawing on 22 years' experience and expertise as an archer, two-time Olympic silver medalist Jake Kaminski has developed training plans for archers of all ages and skill levels and shares those exact plans and methods in this book. - How many arrows to shoot - Training schedules - Strength and conditioning - Foods that fuel archery - Recovery and sustainability

The Intermediate Archer

The Intermediate Archer
Author: Ben Hastings,
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Sport
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2023-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1782559035

The Intermediate Archer fills the resource gap, helping those archers who have taken their first steps by completing a beginner's course and are wondering where to go next. It is the answer to all of the intermediate archer's questions, such as how do they improve their technique, what sort of equipment should they buy, and what type of archery is right for them? Author Ben Hastings provides the information every intermediate archer needs. He covers archery types, bow types, other equipment and equipment maintenance, the anatomy of the bow, technique, competition, the mental side of archery, and more—all in this one concise yet complete guide. With this book, the intermediate archer can feel confident as they further improve and enhance their skills.

Cultural Sociology from Concern to Distance

Cultural Sociology from Concern to Distance
Author: Lilli Zeuner
Publisher: Copenhagen Business School Press DK
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2003
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9788763001120

"In her book, Zeuner gives the answers involving the question of how sociological understanding of culture has changed over time. Her analyses encompass the most important classical authors of cultural analysis in sociology - .mile Durkheim, Max Weber and Georg Simmel - and some outstanding contemporary contributors - Margaret Archer, Robert Wuthnow and Pierre Bourdieu"

Modern Archery for Life

Modern Archery for Life
Author: Jake Veit
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 1274
Release: 2023-06-28
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1665744812

It was the spring of 1951 when Jake Veit’s father, an avid outdoorsman, decided he wanted to learn to bowhunt. As Jake picked up his father’s enthusiasm for archery, he began shooting in tournaments and bowhunting small game, and ultimately helped his father found an archery club. While intertwining his entertaining personal experiences while growing up in Ohio and beyond with insight into the ancient sport of archery and accompanying images, Veit provides a fascinating glimpse into all the ways involvement in archery can positively effect its participants. As he leads others through his experiences and the history of a sport that has helped man survive over time, Veit details his tournament experiences, the mental and physical control that he and others had to refine to be successful, how to properly execute a shot sequence and other techniques, and much more. Throughout his presentation, Veit reminds us that archery is a life sport that provides exercise and fun while demonstrating that no one has to win to feel accomplished. Modern Archery for Life shares personal experiences, insight, and images that shine an intriguing light onto an ancient sport that can be enjoyed by all ages.

Archery

Archery
Author: Kathleen Haywood
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2006
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9780736055420

A comprehensive guide to archery, with illustrations for sighting and aiming, shooting, and anchoring.

Boys' Life

Boys' Life
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 66
Release: 1990-07
Genre:
ISBN:

Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.

Archery-4th Edition

Archery-4th Edition
Author: Haywood, Kathleen
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2013-11-06
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1450444687

Ideal for beginning to intermediate archers, Archery: Steps to Success details the skills, techniques, and strategies for shooting safely, accurately, and consistently. The Steps to Success format, complete with full-color photos, drills, and assessment exercises, allows casual archers, competitors, and bow hunters to progress at their own pace.

MODERN ARCHERY FOR LIFE (REVISED)

MODERN ARCHERY FOR LIFE (REVISED)
Author: Jake Veit
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 1168
Release: 2023-11-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1665753536

It was the spring of 1951 when Jake Veit’s father, an avid outdoorsman, decided he wanted to learn to bowhunt. As Jake picked up his father’s enthusiasm for archery, he began shooting in tournaments and bowhunting small game, and ultimately helped his father found an archery club. While intertwining his entertaining personal experiences while growing up in Ohio and beyond with insight into the ancient sport of archery and accompanying images, Veit provides a fascinating glimpse into all the ways involvement in archery can positively effect its participants. As he leads others through his experiences and the history of a sport that has helped man survive over time, Veit details his tournament experiences, the mental and physical control that he and others had to refine to be successful, how to properly execute a shot sequence and other techniques, and much more. Throughout his presentation, Veit reminds us that archery is a life sport that provides exercise and fun while demonstrating that no one has to win to feel accomplished. Modern Archery for Life shares personal experiences, insight, and images that shine an intriguing light onto an ancient sport that can be enjoyed by all ages.