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Written by an acknowledged expert, this invaluable book is aimed at archers of all levels, from those starting out in the sport to those taking part in competitions at the highest levels. The author analyses shooting techniques and tuning, and also emphasizes the development of mental toughness; he argues that this goes hand in hand with the mastery of the physical aspects of the sport. This comprehensive guide to shooting covers: how to get started in archery, the costs involved, choosing and using equipment and the basics of shooting; setting up your equipment and initial tuning; the biomechanics of shooting; the tactics and preparation work involved in archery competitions; physical fitness, nutrition and psychology; arrow selection and preparation; making bowstrings; and shooting techniques, improving performance and the fine-tuning of equipment.
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Simon Needham has been involved in archery for forty years, and has been shooting competitively since 1989. He has represented Scotland t archery since 1989 and Great Britain since 1997. He competed at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and finished seventeenth, and in 2001 he came seventh in the World Archery Championships in China.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Prospective buyers needn't be skeptical because Simon Needham is isn't one of archery's "greats." His methodical and detailed approach to the discipline of recurve archery makes this one of the best books on the subject ever written. Any archer starting out or striving to improve their scores need only buy this book. His explanations of technical points are crystal clear, in contrast to many books on the subject. I wish this book had existed when I took up the sport!
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book last week- my shooting has already improved. Needham manages to make the complex stuf enjoyable and yet he includes ALL the detial. Very clear description. An excelent book for the improving recurve target archer,but does skip some of the basics, a breath of fresh air for those who can already shoot! He concentrates on all the aspects covered poorly in some archery texts. He speaks his mind & doesn't just sit on the fence like so many authers when it comes to equipment, but offers the reader both sides of the coin also. excelent!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the best book I have read covering the technical side of the sport. It provides a clear, step by step run through of an effective system for getting to the point where you can focus on form, rather than debating technicalities. I think this is an achievement.
I found it comprehensive, detailed, and easy to follow, even in complex areas such as string making, tiller tuning and arrow selection. Form is also covered well in the book, but the technical and mental aspects are covered exceptionally well, in my opinion.
I am not a beginner, but am returning to the sport after a long absence, and this book, when used in combination with the Kisik Lee book "Total Archer", and Simon's video "Archery In Action" have proved to be a superb acceleration and aid to my regained enjoyment of the sport. The explanations would in my opinion be suitable for a beginner, so long as it is read with patience, which is suggested within the text.
Highly recommended.
I found it comprehensive, detailed, and easy to follow, even in complex areas such as string making, tiller tuning and arrow selection. Form is also covered well in the book, but the technical and mental aspects are covered exceptionally well, in my opinion.
I am not a beginner, but am returning to the sport after a long absence, and this book, when used in combination with the Kisik Lee book "Total Archer", and Simon's video "Archery In Action" have proved to be a superb acceleration and aid to my regained enjoyment of the sport. The explanations would in my opinion be suitable for a beginner, so long as it is read with patience, which is suggested within the text.
Highly recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simon Needham's book on archery
So far I have found this book very beneficial in helping me to improve technique, understanding settings on the bow etc. Read more
Published 10 days ago by David Holland
Good for beginners
I have found this book a very good read as I am a beginner to archery. I really like the explination of fine tuning your bow and excercises needed to keep those shoulders muscles... Read more
Published 8 months ago by irene
Beginner's thoughts
My first book on my new sport of archery and whilst I have read nothing else to compare I find this book to be more than adequate for my needs. Read more
Published 12 months ago by EarlOfClydach
Good, but...
I bought this (well, asked for it for Christmas) after reading some reviews which said it was a great all round book, the only book on archery you will ever need, etc, etc. Read more
Published 17 months ago by I. Hickton
Excellent Archery
I started archey three years ago, after buying this book I found that I approached the sport differently, my scores went up and I began to think more about the basics. Read more
Published 18 months ago by jtsd
Its okay
This book is really for the developing club archer and not really for the newcomer to the sport. However, whoever reads it will find the prose deadly dull. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Kataphraktoi
Archery The Art of Repetition
This is the book every Archer should read and keep as a referance book. Their is so much information dealing with all aspects of Archery a must have book.
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Mr. John Partington
Good all round archery book
A very good book for beginner and enthusiast. Clear, simple style covering all the relevant topics.
Published on 24 Jan 2010 by P. Hudson
The only book you need for target archery
A friend of mine has always stipulated that on any given subject there is always one definitive book on that subject and once you have that book you really don't need any... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2009 by Mr. C. J. Gordon
Technical but easy to progress with
Great book for tuning and lots of other info.
I take bits here and there, but the initial tuning section should be progressed in order of tuning your own bow. Read more
I take bits here and there, but the initial tuning section should be progressed in order of tuning your own bow. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by D. Keane
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