Off the Arrow Shelf

As the title says in this episode I offer some thoughts on the proposals that have been published in the November / December copy of the NFAS magazine prior to being discussed at the upcoming AGM. There are quite a few proposals this year, with modification to shooting classes, proposals on use of binoculars and even suggested new rounds. I encourage all nfas members to read them. If you have any...

As the title says there has been quite a lot of things going on over the past couple of weeks, some positive and others less positive. The important thing is everyone is okay. Thanks for all the feedback I’ve received from the last podcasts and based on this I’m going to dive into some coaching tips and advice. This time focusing on your shot sequence and why it’s a good idea to work out what you...

I’ve come to the decision to restart the podcast series. I have been very humbled by the support that has been offered to me online, face to face or via phone calls. Thank you all. I’ve also had some very positive feedback on the impact my material has had on individuals. I’ve also realised I enjoy trying to help people and stopping recording and writing has a huge negative impact on how I feel. M...

I’ve reached 100 episodes and in this one I look back at the work going on for the Briar Rose Annual shoot on 30th of June details can be found on the clubs website. I also try to thank the numerous guest and supporters of the podcast over the years. Thank you all. On a sadder note though I question whether I should continue writing or recording. I hope you enjoy it and let me know your thoughts a...

This episode is another shoot report, this time for the National Field Archery Society 3D championships, held over the last May bank holiday. This was a 2 day competition, shooting different courses each day, comprising of 36 3D targets. The full results and selection of photographs are on the NFAS website https://nfas.net/ and I have uploaded a compilation video on my YouTube channel. If you are...

This episode is another shoot report thus time it's for Duvelle Bowman, for  NFAS competition which they hosted a couple of weeks ago. Overall it was a really good day, with some fantastic weather and good company. The course was 40 targets and all but 2 were 3Ds. With some very cleverly set shots which I go into in the episode I’m going to try to record a YouTube video for this podcast too as...

This episode is a shoot report for Long Eaton Field Archers NFAS competition which they hosted last week. Overall it was a good day, with some fantastic weather and good company. The course was 36 targets and all 3Ds, with some very cleverly set shots. I’m going to record a YouTube video for this podcast too using some of the photos I took. If you are interested in seeing the full results from the...

In this episode I am trying something a little different and recording it as a video. Don’t worry I’m behind the camera. I’m talking about the different finger tabs and shooting gloves you can come across in traditional archery. I’ve had a couple of questions recently about the differences between tabs and gloves when running some coaching sessions so thought this would be a good way of showing th...

In this mini episode, I highlight that it's ok to fail and the importance of giving yourself time to learn. I also explain why I've been quiet recently.

Over Easter I was in Wales staying with my family and I managed to record this episode whilst sat outside in the garden, trying out the new Lavaller microphones I mentioned on Instagram a few days ago. Let me know what you think of the sound quality as I’ve been quite impressed. I do wonder off topic a bit and talk about the wildlife that’s surrounding me. Sorry it’s taken so long to be posted but...

I managed to record this episode on holiday in Wales as I wanted to touch on a recent coaching experience and how I was helping a couple of archers out. I explain how the archers triangle can be used to explain and identify issues archers can face with their shooting in order for them to then move forward and develop. Apologies the sound quality isn’t as good as normal, I think this I due being aw...

I managed to record this episode will struggling with a case of the flu so apologies if this episode is full of my sniffs . In it I cover quite a few topics from experimenting with the clubs chronograph to measure bow speeds, while trying out a few different options for club member on crossbow. I also mention the Archery Geek outdoors recent podcast concerning the Governments call for evidence on...

Following the positive feedback received form the last episode, in this episode doing another shoot report podcast, this time for the Black Arrow Field Archery Club open NFAS competition. In the past I’ve written up a review of the shoots I attend but I’m recording this one so please let me know what you think, do you prefer a podcast or like reading the shoot reports. I mention the 40 target 3d c...

In this episode I do something a little different and record a shoot report podcast. Normally I write up a review of shoot I attend but I’m recording this shoot report as a podcast. Let me know what you think, do you prefer a podcast or like reading the shoot reports. I discuss how the course layers coped with a small wood and keeping the shots fresh on a twice round 18 course. I also discuss thei...

In this episode I ask you to consider using your vote, by going over briefly the proposals in the National Field Archery society round of voting. For those that don’t know each year members of the society can put forward rule amendments for the larger membership to vote on. This year there are several such proposals and I try to summaries some of these and offer some thoughts and my views on them....

In this episode I offer some thoughts on the mental side of archery and how some of us, myself included have a tendency to focus or remember the negative shots or mistakes rather than focussing on the positive. So exploring the mental side of the archer triangle and offering a possible technique.   I’m also offering my thoughts on the new NFAS signoff process for new archers. I hope you enjoy it a...

Happy New year to all listeners. Here are some thoughts on how you can make your new year resolutions more practical and achievable. I talk about a coaching technique for dealing with your “demon or danger distance” and how you can adjust your practise routine to improve your shooting at that distance. I spoke of NUSensei and this is his YouTube site https://www.youtube.com/@NUSensei I hope you en...

So the title of this episode might be a little confusing as strictly its the 86th full episode but the 100th podcasts as I have made some my mini episodes. It is coming to the endo of 2023 and I guess it's as good a time as any to post a brief review of the year and to say thanks to all my followers. I hope you all enjoy a great festive break and I'd like to wish you all the best for 2024....

Some thoughts after the nfas agm held earlier today. Sorry for poor quality as recorded on mobile in car.

In just over a week there is the AGM for the National Field Archery Society here in the UK. It’s the opportunity for people to contribute to the society and even if you can’t physically get to the meeting you can join via zoom link if you contact the general secretary in advance (general.secretary@nfas.net). Likewise after the AGM in the following months there will be the voting on the proposals d...

This episode idea was partly inspired by Angel at High Power Archery and as I said he’s just put out a really good short video titled” Put it in neutral!” which I would encourage people to view ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgmT4j6O1E4 )   I try to adapt the don’t be that guy that he is made famous to a “Be that guy” Be the guy who offers to help or tries to help, offers a friendly ear or non-...

I’d hope to get this out over the weekend but that was not to be. In this episode I talk about the changing season and offer some thoughts on what you can do to prepare for it, including things to swap out and consider carrying in the car. Let me know if you have any tips or thoughts I mentioned I shot some videos when course mapping and they are available on my YouTube channel. https://www.youtub...

No surprise that the subject of this episode is target panic. I talk about how it made me feel when it hit me at a local field archery tournament a few days ago. This is partly a personal reflection but also I am hoping it will give some confidence to those who like myself struggle. How I used a few techniques to settle my nerves throughout the day. Inspired by Angel at High Power Archery I try to...

I was very fortunate to be able to record this podcast with special guest Kristina Dolgilevica Editor of Bow International before she set off to South Korea. In this episode we discuss her passion for archery and in her own words how you don’t extinguish the fire of passion for the sport. I hope you enjoy it and let me know your thoughts and remember if you do have any question or thoughts let me...

A short episode this time with an update of what I’ve been up to and why so quiet recently. We’ve been pretty busy having some family time and work madness over the past few weeks. I mentioned a couple of podcasts Archery Geek outdoors https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jMyHqnBooBqKS4hZeYsBg?si=491c8f286c0b445a and The push podcasts https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PgERox241c8uKo9bJjE0E?si=f3a25d6...