Archery Fundamentals-2nd Edition

Description

Archery is a fast growing sport and for those wishing to take it up there's no better introduction than Archery Fundamentals. Inside this revised edition are all of the essentials needed, from how to string the bow to learning basic shooting technique. Instructions and accompanying photographs will guide archers through every step of the shot. They will also find expert tips for choosing, adjusting and maintaining archery equipment as well as recommendations for using accessories to improve their accuracy. Readers will discover how to correct errors and fine-tune their technique and, if they should want to compete, they'll appreciate the advice on how to approach archery tournaments. This book presents a better, faster and safer way to learn the basics of Archery.

Teresa Johnson received USA Archery's 2010 Developmental Coach of the Year Award and has coached recreational and competitive youth and adult archers since 2007. She is a level 4 National Training System (NTS)-certified archery coach and level 3 NTS coach trainer. Johnson has shot compound and recurve bows for over 10 years. Johnson specializes in public relations. Combining her love of archery with her passion for communications in her daily work, she served as the press attache for the U.S. archery team at the London 2012 Olympic Games. She also was project coordinator for Archery (Human Kinetics, 2013), edited by USA Archery. Johnson resides in Connecticut with her husband, Butch, a five-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist in archery.