The thoughts and experiences of a UK field & 3D archer and coach. I cover shoot reports, equipment and book reviews, shooting tips, coaching ideas and advice. Check out the website https://offthearrowshelf.com/ I've been shooting instinctively for years, recurve bows or flatbows in National Field Archery Society here in the UK Any questions or ideas let me know. Offthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk #archery #fieldarchery #archer #archerycoaching #nfas #traditionalarchery #tradarcher #bow #arrow…
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In this episode I give a view of how our club shoot went on July 19th at Briar Rose Field Archers club. Since we were hosting the event it’s a little different to other shoot reports. The full results are available on the clubs website https://briarrosefieldarchers.wordpress.com/ If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website. If you enjoy this content then drop…
In this episode I give you a report on the Thornbury Fieldand Roving Archers 50th Anniversary shoot held recently, with a rundown on the targets and several novelty shots. We still have places for the Briar Rose Field Archers shootthis month on the 19th of July, open to all NFAS archers and styles.Details can be found on the Briar Rose website https://briarrosefieldarchers.wordpress.com/ If you…
In this very special episode which marks the 150th episode I’m delighted to have as a guest Marek Pawlik, owner and brains behind Snowdonia Archery Retreat. In the episode we cover everything from the facilities at the retreat, how it all started, What Marek shoots and how he got into field archery and his coaching thoughts. If you get chance check out Snowdonia Archery retreatwebsite.…
In this episode I give a shoot report on the recent BlackArrow Field Archers NFAS open shoot. Regular listeners and readers will know I have a soft spot for Black Arrow Field Archers club and attend as many of their shoots as possible in the year, since it is a club I used to be in many years ago. It is one I struggled with not because of the course but myown mind set. The Push episode I mention…
Do you ever feel you are running to just keep still, I feellike I am sometimes. In the latest episode I offer some updates on what I’ve beendoing coaching wise and course setting. I also identify some of the things I have seen new archers to the hobby do that isn’t always right or puts pressure on themselves. I mention how Coach Angel Garcia is back releasing contentagain and promised a link to…
In the latest episode I invite you on a learning journey with me as I introduce you to the concept of the Archers Triangle which is something I first started using when I started archery nearly 20 years ago. I honestly believe it is as applicable to an existing archeras it is to a newbie. In the next few episodes, I plan to expand on the 3 sides ofthe triangle but this is very much an overview. If…
In the latest episode I looking back at our Easter break andwhat we got up to away from archery. I want to also thank everyone who has been supporting me of late and all my loyal followers. I take some time to talk about my thoughts on the future ofthe podcast, how I hope to create some more 3D target reviews, revisit the coaching tips via the Archers Triangle and how I doubt I’ll go down a…
In the latest episode I am recording a shoot report forBlack Arrows NFAS shoot in March this year. I was great to catch up with people, especially Nathan aka Clwyd_archer on Instagram Overall, I thought it was a good day just a bit slow at times, but that won't put us off from returning. Our thanks to all involved with setting the course and running the event, especially for the warm welcome and…
In the latest episode I am delighted to be joined by Dal of Dal archery, here in the UK where we completely nerd out on arrow building, different wood options and everything archery, especially building wooden arrows. We talk for over two and half hours on the podcast about howhe first started and how his passion for archery has developed over years to now encompass Dal Archery, his business which…
There seems to have been a lot of things going on the in thearchery world in recent weeks, from archery shops going into administration, the government plans for limiting crossbows in the UK. Me tinkering with barebow and trying out some new arrows from Skylon (edge 6.2) along with a couple ofpodcast suggestions. Firstly, though a bit of promotion for the Briar Rose fieldArchery annual shoot on…
