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What You’ll Learn
What You’ll Learn
1. Safety First
1. Safety First
o Range rules and etiquette (e.g. when you can and can’t collect arrows).
o Safe handling of bows and arrows.
o Signals and whistle commands used on ranges.
2. Basic Shooting Technique
2. Basic Shooting Technique
o Correct stance and posture.
o Nocking the arrow and string placement.
o Drawing and anchoring.
o Release and follow-through.
o Consistency and building good habits.
3. Equipment Familiarisation
3. Equipment Familiarisation
o Parts of a bow (limbs, riser, string, nocking point, etc.).
o Arrows (spine, length, fletchings, nocks, points).
o How to set up and take down basic kit.
o Basic maintenance and safe storage.
4. Progression
4. Progression
o You’ll usually start with a light draw weight recurve bow.
o Coaches will adjust equipment as you build technique.
o By the end, you should be confident to shoot independently.
What to Bring
What to Bring
Clothing & Personal Prep
Clothing & Personal Prep
☐ Wear close-fitting top (no baggy sleeves or hoods).
☐ Wear trousers/leggings or shorts that won’t snag.
☐ Flat, closed-toe shoes (trainers are ideal).
☐ Long hair tied back.
☐ Remove dangling jewellery, scarves, or watches.
☐ Waterproof
Things to Bring
Things to Bring
☐ Bottle of water.
☐ Light snack
☐ Notepad & pen/pencil (optional, for technique notes).
☐ Any medication you might need (e.g. inhaler).
Mindset
Mindset
☐ Be ready to listen to safety instructions first.
☐ Expect to shoot at short distances initially.
☐ Remember: patience and consistency > strength.
☐ Ask questions if anything feels unclear.
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