Archery from A to Z: An Introductory Guide to a Sport Everyone Can Enjoy

by Christian Berg

Overview

A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO EQUIPMENT AND SHOOTING FUNDAMENTALS FOR NEW ARCHERS OF ALL AGES Archery from A to Z covers all the basics, from purchasing the first bow to shooting techniques, plus an introduction to competitive archery and numerous resources to help new shooters further their archery journeys. This comprehensive volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in getting involved in this exciting sport, including parents whose children have expressed a desire to shoot a bow.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780811738347
Publisher:	Stackpole Books
Publication date:	03/01/2019
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,080,926
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

CHRISTIAN BERG is editor of Petersen’s Bowhunting magazine, the nation’s leading bowhunting publication, and host of the popular Petersen’s Bowhunting Radio podcast. An avid archer, Christian’s job has allowed him to spend the last decade learning from and collaborating with many of the nation’s foremost archery experts. Christian lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two sons and a spoiled Labrador retriever.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Introduction Welcome to the Archery Family 1

Chapter 1 Evaluating Your Interest 5

Chapter 2 Bows and Basic Equipment 13

Chapter 3 What You Need to Know for Your First Bow 41

Chapter 4 Safety First 55

Chapter 5 Your First Shots 63

Chapter 6 Fine-tuning Your Stance 85

Chapter 7 More on Drawing and Anchoring 91

Chapter 8 Advanced Aiming 101

Chapter 9 Back Tension and the Surprise Release 107

Chapter 10 Why You Missed (and How to Fix It) 119

Chapter 11 Archery Games for Family Fun 129

Chapter 12 Introduction to Competitive Archery 143

Index 159