Bow International Magazine

Issue 194: Technique Special. This issue is dedicated to demystifying the most common technique myths. World's best coaches tackle your questions in depth. J.C. Holgado answers everything from whether to shoot with both eyes open to the differences between "linear" and "angular" draw styles and the true meaning of back tension. Richard Priestman explores expansion in recurve archery, while Duncan Busby shares his expertise on head position for compound archers. Para coach M.J. Rogers discusses the use of mouth tabs, and psychologist Dr. Karl explains mental visualisation. Dr. James Park explores how technique impacts bow tuning, and Sophie Meering presents ten essential, tried-and-tested pieces of equipment to aid technical training. Lucy O'Sullivan shares gym strategies to maintain progress during technical phases, and Felicity May weighs the pros and cons of online learning. Andrew Smith looks at the needs of archers over 50, and Joe Parker concludes his two-part series on Kyudo with a technical focus. Happy shooting!