Off the Arrow Shelf

So in this episode I have a Sunday off from Archery coaching and trying to answer a couple of question I get asked lots is What kind of bow I should buy?  Should I go for a one-piece recurve verses takedown recurve? These questions always make me a little nervous as I feel that buying a bow is so personal, So I’m going to try and discuss options, like bolt on limbs for some risers, compared w...

Something a little different in this episode. I ran a series of coaching sessions on Sunday and in the gaps before or after each, I decided to try and record some thoughts and observations. I hope it gives a bit of an insight into the sort of things I get up to when it comes to coaching and activities down at the archery wood, like searching for wayward arrows. It starts with a bit of me waffling...

Sharing an idea of using images from films and computer games as a coaching guide to help young archers identify what is appropriate or not foe their style of shooting. My thanks to NUsensei for his feedback on Instagram post too  I really enjoy getting feedback from listeners and any questions or thoughts let me know, you can drop me an email on offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk or via the websit...

In this podcast I'm going to briefly look at the impact of how archery is portrayed in movies, TV series, YouTube Archery is proving more and more popular in films and other media like, Hunger games, Brave, Avengers films, new Hawkeye series, Arrow series But this portrayal is not always accurate when it comes to actual practical shooting or coaching. This can then have an impact on what new arche...

Took a walk in archery wood doing a safety check and thought I would share some thoughts

Welcome to episode 29 from Off the Arrow Shelf. As always, I hope you and all your family and friends are well. In this podcast episode I am going to trying to answer a followers question concerning how an archer can cope with an ongoing or permanent injury.  They have an injury following a motor vehicle accident and have had to adapt their archery to accommodate this. In this podcast I’m goi...

Good morning everyone  Quick podcast this morning to promote an interview with Harry Boyce president of NFAS ( National Field Archery Society ) here in the UK on offthearrowshelf.com site. https://offthearrowshelf.com/2021/02/15/a-virtual-walk-with-harry-boyce/ Also days are getting longer so spring is on its way. #nfas #archery #fieldarchery  #bows #arrows #archerycoaching #archerypodca...

Welcome to episode 28 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode I am going to raise the question of practice at home and whether this is a good idea or not. I try to be objective about the advantages and possible disadvantages of coaching at home. I also make a suggestion in my top tips on practising your stance on uneven ground. I mention a couple of articles Setting up a target boss - ht...

Welcome to episode 27 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode I going to give a quick breakdown on what is going on here in UK currently. I also want to give a shout out to a couple of podcasts I have been listening to The Push episode 178 with guest Thomas Fielder is really interesting as in the interview Thomas explains shooting a longbow with wooden arrows in US competitions. I found...

So quick podcast while on taking break from the computer screen and on a walk in the snow. Was -9 C this morning but beautiful sunny day. Stay positive, I know that many are struggling currently with lockdown but try and enjoy a walk or a break. I also share my thoughts on why some clubs might be cancelling shootings planned for April and beyond.  Stay safe, stay well #staysafe #frostymo...

Good morning. Micro message of support from a early morning walk on a very frosty morning. About -3 degrees C Will post some photos on Instagram shortly too.  https://www.instagram.com/offthearrowshelf/   Stay safe, stay well #staysafe #frostymorning #archeryfamily

Welcome to episode 26 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode I want to offer some thoughts on how archery coaches and students are going to have to adapt in light of COVID 19 restrictions. I mention the guys at The Push Podcasts ( https://thepushpodcast.libsyn.com/ ) and High Power Archery ( https://open.spotify.com/show/6WmNrw5VQLXUWiMKAnh5Ra ) both of whom are producing coaching suppo...

Monday and a micro podcast about how I reached out and  called and talked to friends over weekend, some I hadn't spoken to for months even years. You might find it makes you feel better . Stay safe, stay well #staysafe  #archeryfamily

So managed to get out of house and into shed to get some repairs on target boss frames with help of AC-DC Iron man 2 soundtrack  Stay safe and well 

Not feeling positive so a walk in rain might just be the answer

Welcome to episode 25 from Off the Arrow Shelf. The first full episode of 2021. Happy New year everyone. As always, I hope you and all your family are safe and doing well. In this episode I discuss how some of the early plans for 2021 are now on hold due to the current COVID lockdowns in the UK and I try to quote Yoda in a positive way. I am also asking whether people are interested in hearing my...

So this is the second of the micro podcasts and today it is literally freezing and I think it has been all day. I could have stayed in the house sat at laptop working but it's not healthy so I took a brief stroll.  I know friends inside and outside of archery community or rather archery family are are struggling with the new lockdown her in the UK. So I'm going to try and offer some thoughts,...

The start of 2021 is proving challenging for many and I wanted to create some short posts to offer some support. Not necessarily archery focussed but more general at times. I know I have and in some ways still am struggling a bit but hope for the future.  I know friends inside and outside of archery community or rather archery family are are struggling with the new lockdown her in the UK. So...

Welcome to episode 24 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode I want to say a huge thanks to those who have provided support and encouragement over the past few months with respect to producing these podcasts. Whether it is via a Facebook message, email or chat I appreciate it all, especially in the recent months when I haven’t been feeling 100% in myself. There have been several other p...

Welcome to episode 23 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode am going to keep it brief but I wanted to share some potentially good news about my archery club and also give a shout out to High Power Archery have a listen to their latest episode and especially their “don’t be that guy” slot. ( https://open.spotify.com/show/6WmNrw5VQLXUWiMKAnh5Ra?si=ZfihXHg3S1GyMm2FsDpU4A ) available on Sp...

Welcome to episode 22 from Off the Arrow Shelf. In this podcast episode I will try to answer a couple of couple of listeners questions on what to think about when selecting your first bow, along with a bit of a ramble. I refence an article I wrote back in February and here is the link to this https://offthearrowshelf.com/2017/02/08/what-bow-is-good-for-a-beginner-archer/ Also mentioned a couple of...

HI Everyone and welcome back to this episode.  I hope this finds you well? I wanted to offer some quick tips and thoughts on things to consider when shooting in cold weather based on my own experiences. Next podcast will be answering some questions from listeners on selecting new bows, As always, any questions or thoughts let me know, drop me an email on offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk or via th...

Hi everyone and welcome back to this episode. We made it to 20 episodes!! I want to say a huge thank you, for your support and comments. I really do appreciate the support that has been given me. As always, I hope you and all your family are doing well? I have tried to come up with some common pitfalls archers fall into along with some top tips from myself and other coaches. As always, any questio...

Hi everyone and welcome back to another podcast.  As always, I hope you and all your family are doing well? So, following on from the last podcast on distance judgement I am going to into giving a few tips and thoughts on course laying. Thinking about it I think I could have titled this podcast “You look once chances are you will shoot twice, look twice and you are more likely to shoot once.”...

Hi everyone and welcome to another podcast. Hope you are doing well? I have recorded this episode back to back with episode 19 as the topics were merging together at one stage. So, in this episode I am taking a look at my view on distance judgement and giving some thoughts on techniques you can try to help you improve. I also go into some thoughts on conscious and sub conscious distance judgement,...