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Archery for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Shooting Recurve and Compound Bows [Pehme köide]

  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 254x191x13 mm, kaal: 539 g, over 150 color photos and illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2019
  • Kirjastus: Tuttle Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 0804851530
  • ISBN-13: 9780804851534
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  • Formaat: Paperback / softback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 254x191x13 mm, kaal: 539 g, over 150 color photos and illustrations
  • Ilmumisaeg: 21-May-2019
  • Kirjastus: Tuttle Publishing
  • ISBN-10: 0804851530
  • ISBN-13: 9780804851534
Teised raamatud teemal:
Archery for Beginners is the complete instructional guide for anyone interested in taking up recreational archery. This book covers all the essentials for the beginning archer—from basic skills and equipment to effective and safe training methods. There are chapters on both recurve and compound bows, the two most popular types, as well as information on how to track your progress.

Topics included in this book are:
  • Compound and Recurve bows
  • Archery equipment and accessories
  • Training preparation and safety
  • Advanced shooting methods
  • Fun archery games
  • How to make your own bow
With over 150 illustrations and full-color photos, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow directions, Archery for Beginners is the go-to guide for anyone interested in learning archery basics. Be the next to join more than 8 million Americans who enjoy this popular pastime.

Arvustused

"[ Archery for Beginners] even goes beyond the basics, exploring the physics of arrow flight and includes a short section with instructions on how to make your own bow and arrow which will appeal to survivalists who enjoy do-it-yourself projects. It is an enjoyable read and a thorough primer for beginners and would make a valuable addition to any archer or martial artist's library."-- The Philippine Reporter

Acknowledgments 7(4)
Preface 11(1)
Introduction 12(3)
Part I Archery Tackle
Chapter 1 The BOW
15(18)
The Recurve Bow
17(7)
The Compound Bow
24(4)
Recurve vs. Compound
28(5)
Chapter 2 The Arrow
33(6)
Parts of the Arrow
35(1)
Characteristics of a Good Arrow
36(1)
Selecting the Arrow
37(2)
Chapter 3 Accessories
39(6)
Chapter 4 Care of Your Tackle
45(8)
Part II Safety and Preparation
Chapter 5 Safe Shooting
53(4)
Safety Guidelines
54(1)
Avoiding Distractions
55(2)
Chapter 6 Avoiding Injuries
57(6)
Warming Up
59(4)
Part III Technique and Progress
Chapter 7 Shooting the Bow
63(20)
Mechanics of Shooting the Bow
65(9)
Developing Good Form
74(4)
The Target
78(5)
Chapter 8 Instinctive Shooting
83(6)
Chapter 9 Advanced Instinctive Shooting
89(6)
Shooting from Different Distances
90(1)
Shooting at Multiple Targets
90(2)
Shooting against the Norm
92(3)
Chapter 10 Arrow Speed and Trajectory
95(8)
Speed of the Arrow
95(4)
Trajectory of the Arrow
99(4)
Chapter 11 Tracking Your Progress
103(8)
Hit or Miss
104(1)
Grouping
104(1)
Scoring Points
105(3)
Learning Curve
108(3)
Appendix A Practice Games
111(4)
Tic-Tac-Toe
112(1)
Lottery Numbers
113(2)
Appendix B Making Your Own Bow and Arrow
115(9)
Making the Arrow
116(3)
Making the Bow
119(3)
But will it Shoot Straight?
122(2)
Glossary 124(2)
Bibliography 126(1)
Photo Credit/Also by the Author 127(1)
About the Author 128
Amante P. Marinas, Sr. has authored eleven other books including Amis de Mano, Pananandata Knife Fighting, and The Art of Throwing, and is the most published practitioner of the Filipino martial arts.