A chance for change? Staying fit and keeping perspective in difficult times.

By Arne Metzlaff and Bow staff.

Chances are, by now, you’ll never want to hear the word ’coronavirus’ ever again, unless it’s in a historical context. But inevitably, you know this will be with us for a while yet. Almost every national or international outdoor competition this year has been cancelled, and it’s not even certain the indoor season will restart on time either. While a handful of clubs may be gradually reopening as of this writing, it’s obvious that club archery as we know it is going to look very different this year.

But what does it look like if you don’t have your own garden (with enough space so that you don’t accidentally shoot the neighbours) or the ceiling height in your own house or flat is not sufficient? How can you still call yourself an archer?

An enforced break from the sport can offer us some opportunities, however. Who hasn’t heard the phrase "I should really do more training at home". But how many of us do it? Why not seize the opportunity now to really take a few minutes each day and devote it to archery – even with a lack of ’live’ training opportunities?