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Demonstration Videos
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These are videos which deal with the basics of archery. There may be many selections under one category, and the reason for that is because each segment is about thirty seconds. So if that categories footage was longer, we decided to break it up to ease the download time. We hope you enjoy!

The Basics

1. Safety
Safety tips to keep you safe from harm's way.
A. Safety #1
(2,841 K)


2. General Body Position
The proper way of standing while shooting and other general information which you should know before you start.
A. General Body Position #1 (3,367 K)
B. General Body Position #2
(2,453 K)


3. Bow Hand
How an archer should place his/her hand when he/she shoots the arrow.
A. Bow Hand #1 (2,301 K)
B. Bow Hand #2
(2,253 K)
C. Bow Hand #3
(1,747 K)


4. Bow Elbow
How the elbow should be placed when firing a bow so not to hurt yourself.
A. Bow Elbow #1 (2,793 K)
B. Bow Elbow #2
(2,593 K)
C. Bow Elbow #3
(2,781 K)
D. Bow Elbow #4
(2,617 K) 


5. Shoulders
Shoulders should be positioned the way the video shows to maximize
shooting potential.
A. Shoulder #1
(1,929 K)
B. Shoulder #2
(2,233 K)


6. Draw hand
The proper way you should draw the string back before shooting.
A. Draw Hand #1
(2,055 K)
B. Draw Hand #2 (1,635 K)


7. Anchor
Use the anchor to help aim.
A. Anchor #1
(2,001 K)
B. Anchor #2 (1,501 K)
C. Anchor #3 (655 K)


8. Release and Finish
The proper way to release and finish is shown here. 
A. Release and Finish #1
(1,555 K)
B. Release and Finish #2
(1,547 K)


9. Eye Dominance
How to determine eye dominance
A. Eye Dominance #1
(2,147 K)


10. String Alignment
The proper way to string a recurve without hurting yourself
A. String Alignment #1
(1,717 K)
B. String Alignment #2
(771 K)


11. Stringing a Recurve
How to align the string with the bow properly.
A. Stringing a Recurve #1
(2,153 K)
B. Stringing a Recurve #2
(1,993 K)


12. Settup of the First Bow
Learn to set up your first bow with the help of this video.
A. First Bow #1
(1,887 K)
B. First Bow #2 (1,091 K)