Off the Arrow Shelf

This is one of the most common problems new archers encounter and can be incredibly frustrating. In this episode I offer some thoughts and practical tips on how to overcome the issue. The NUSensei video I mentioned in the podcast can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I5-mwtgzJk Let me know your thoughts and remember if you do have any question or thoughts let me know, drop me an email...

A quick report on Briar Rose Shoot earlier in July. Thanks everyone for the feedback. Let me know your thoughts and remember if you do have any question or thoughts let me know, drop me an email on  ⁠offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk ⁠ or via the website  ⁠offthearrowshelf.com⁠ Enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening. #barebow #bow #bows #arrows #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #a...

This is a very brief podcast to wish those heading to the NFAS Welsh Championships good luck. We have our shoot at Briar Rose this weekend too and I am feeling a mix of nerves and bit sad. More coaching tips will be out shortly Thanks for listening. #archery #field archery #fieldarchery

This is the first is a series of coaching tips and advice I am recording and in this episode I am focussing in the common problem of under drawing or short drawing, detailing why it might takes place. I hope it proves useful. Let me know your thoughts and remember if you do have any question or thoughts let me know, drop me an email on ⁠offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk ⁠or via the website ⁠offthearrow...

So I have reached the 75th episode of the podcast and the first thing I want to say is a huge thanks to everyone who has support me, offered help and advice, or sent in questions and feedback. Besides thank everyone I mention a couple of other podcasts to go and listen too along with some plans for the future topics. Along with a don’t be that guy inspired segment on a safety aspect and importance...

I recently received a question from a listener who had just had a great day at a tournament and had shot a personal best score. He reached out to me because he was concerned about what to do next, how to cope with his next shoot and whether I had any tips or advice on keeping positive and capitalising on the success. I’ve tried to outline some thoughts and strategies he could focus on along with s...

A few weeks ago there was the National Field Archery Society 3D championships, it also marked the 50th anniversary of the society formation. In this episode I’m going to give my view of how it went. For those of you who aren’t familiar with these styles of events, it’s 2 days of shooting, with over 600 archers and 4 courses of 40 3D targets of all shapes, sizes and distances. It was in my view a g...

Episode 72 – Target boss options   This episode is in response to listeners questions I have had recently about what sort of target boss they should buy for shooting at home and for practice. I’m not going to go into details about the risk assessing your garden as to whether it is safe to shoot or not. This decision is yours but I have written about factors you need to consider on the website site...

We don’t always get things right; we are human and make mistakes. With modern media like Instagram, TikToK etc we tend to only see the perfect groupings or perfect shots. This is the main topic of this episode where I discuss that it’s important for people to realise things can go wrong and to remember “ Mistakes are only mistakes if we don’t learn from them ”. You shouldn't dwell on your mist...

In this special episode of the podcast, I am delighted to have as a very special guest on the show Harry Boyce, the current president on the National Field Archery Society here in the UK. In the episode we discuss what got Harry into archery, his current set up, what he does when not shooting and the upcoming One Big Event which see the 50th anniversary of NFAS. At the two-day event there are expe...

I often get asked what to take on a shoot and what do you carry, so I recorded this in response. Sorry audio not great at times with rustling of contents of quiver. I carry more than other people do, but over the years I’ve found it all useful. I mention an article I wrote for the site on what I carry so this is the link https://offthearrowshelf.com/2012/06/19/bow-arrows-and-kitchen-sink-what-do-y...

So a couple of questions to ask yourself Why did you get into archery in the first place? Why have you stuck with it? We all come to it via different paths and stick to it for different reasons too. I know we got into it after having a go whilst on holiday and stuck around because we enjoyed it. Combination of being out in the woodland and nature, challenge of shooting and for me the opportunity t...

This may not sound the most exciting topic to talk around but as an archer, course layer or just attendee at a club we have to recognise that archery can be potentially risky, some might say dangerous. I discuss ideas and views of what to consider and why it is important. There is also a bit of a don't be that guy rant too in this podcast. If you have any question or thoughts let me know, drop...

This is in response to a couple of questions from a follower, who was asking about how to incorporate the use of binoculars into his shooting process now that National Field archery Society here in the UK are allowing them in his class which is Barebow.  I offer some thoughts and ideas of what you could do and how to gain confidence in using them, along with factors to consider to consider so they...

Episode 65 - New recording kit update on NFAS vote results and how my return to shooting is going So yes I am testing out some new recording equipment in this podcast thanks to my better half birthday present to me. I give a quick summary of the National Field Archery Society voting results on new rules and classes, etc. There is also a quick update on how I am feeling after shooting a couple of N...

In this episode I talk about the process of mapping out a field course and the steps I go through for a shot. How I use mapping app, camera phone and range finder to record our course. It might not sound the most exciting thing in the world but I know there are a couple of listeners who have been asking about the process. The App I use is OS Locate on my phone and the range finder is a Hawk and he...

In this episode I talk about what I’ve been doing recently, Shot, my first competition in years and didn’t go well. There is a quick thought on coaching tips when it comes to your stance and taking a shot and how this differs to target as not always on flat ground. If you have any question or thoughts let me know, drop me an email on offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk or via the website offthearrowshelf...

I am delighted to welcome Angel Garcia as a guest to this episode of the podcast. Some of you will know Angel from High Power Archery podcasts and in this hour-long episode we talk about the differences between coaches’ verse instructors, what to look out for in a good coach, the importance of a sense of humour, and lots, lots more. So, sit back and enjoy. There is also a great story of the exorci...

In this episode of the podcast I talk a little what has been going on over the last couple of weeks, including having some guest archers at the wood for a taster of field archery. I detail a few thoughts on the importance of voting on the NFAS proposals that are now live. Also I discuss the idea of preparing for different situations in your practice such as drawing down from a shot, uneven footing...

In this really special episode I am delighted to have two guests, Ben and Phil who explain their involvement in organising and running the Bowhunter challenge over here in the UK. A very different style of tournament to the well know NFAS big game rounds. So, sit back and hear how these two very enthusiastic archers tell you what makes the bowhunter challenge so much fun. Huge thanks to both for t...

So it is the start of a New year, so before we start Happy New Year to all. In this episode of the podcast I talk a little about  my plans for motivation and goals, which revolve round helping archery family, whether through podcasts or writing. I also talk about a coaching thought of difference between being zoned out and zoned in. I'll try to expand on it more in a future episode. I also me...

So it is the start of a New year, so before we start Happy New Year to all. In the first episode of the new year, I had the great pleasure of being joined by Zach Ball. A young man I’ve know for well over 10 years and is a very capable archer and course layer. We spend an hour talking about course laying, factors to consider depending on environment, targets you are setting out,  as well as l...

So, seasons greetings to all and best wishes for the new year. I hope all my followers and listeners across the pond are safe and being able to stay warm given the current weather conditions you are experiencing. This is just a short podcast , partly due to  feeling sorry for myself having come down with stinking cold just after Christmas and part reflective, probably due to time of year on t...

So I take a walk in the wood and record some thoughts on what we can be doing over winter months. From things that you can do, to things to consider for maintenance at your woodland. Sorry the audio quality is not great at times, thanks partly to a helicopter overhead. I mention a good YouTube site by Greg Richards https://youtube.com/@3DArchery I really enjoy getting feedback from listeners and a...

In this episode I mention how I’ve picked up a new bow (White Feather Sheerwater) I mention the National Field Archery Society new rule book has come out and AGM which recently took place. I also briefly mention the new proposal for a couple of shooting classes both to do with use of binoculars. Also working on new target bosses. I enjoy getting feedback from listeners and any questions or thought...