A BEGINNERS 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.
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| Introduction Welcome to the Archery Family |
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Chapter 1 Evaluating Your Interest |
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Chapter 2 Bows and Basic Equipment |
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Chapter 3 What You Need to Know for Your First Bow |
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Chapter 5 Your First Shots |
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Chapter 6 Fine-tuning Your Stance |
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Chapter 7 More on Drawing and Anchoring |
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Chapter 8 Advanced Aiming |
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Chapter 9 Back Tension and the Surprise Release |
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Chapter 10 Why You Missed (and How to Fix It) |
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Chapter 11 Archery Games for Family Fun |
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Chapter 12 Introduction to Competitive Archery |
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| Index |
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CHRISTIAN BERG is editor of Petersens Bowhunting magazine, the nations leading bowhunting publication, and host of the popular Petersens Bowhunting Radio podcast. An avid archer, Christians job has allowed him to spend the last decade learning from and collaborating with many of the nations foremost archery experts. Christian lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two sons and a spoiled Labrador retriever.
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