Archery Anatomy: An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance [Paperback]

Ray Axford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1996

Knowledge of the interrelationship between the anatomy of the human body and the anatomy of the bow is fundamental in improving archery skill and technique. The detailed drawings and the clear, descriptive text in this book explain how the skeleton and muscles should be used to improve overall performance in a natural way without artificial or coached movements. A primer for coaches and performers as well as an analysis of the sport itself, this guide provides an understanding of the sport without emphasizing any national or international rules, making it useful to archers throughout the world.

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About the Author

Ray Axford has been active in archery for 20 years. He has provided many illustrations for the National Coaching Manual and has written and illustrated articles for archery magazines and other technical publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 164 pages
• Publisher: Souvenir Press (July 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0285632655
• ISBN-13: 978-0285632653
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Archery

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The kind of book that generates in-depth comprehension, August 16, 1999

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[e-mail] Alfonso Manrique (Mexico City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archery Anatomy: An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance (Paperback)

For the author, archery is not an easy activity; but the way he explains, step by step, from the very basics to the more complicated aspects makes biomechanics a comprehensive subject even for laymen Every text is perfectly related to a diagram. And in this way every argument is very well constructed. I think it is a must, mainly for coaches and serious archers. Maybe next volume will be on compound bow, which, in my opinion generates some technical shooting differences.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on archery, April 14, 2000

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Jeffrey J Lim - See all my reviews

This review is from: Archery Anatomy: An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance (Paperback)

This biomechanical study of archery supports all the best coaching. It has one of the best explanations of the proper draw that I have seen. In addition to correct methods of execution, it shows the disadvantages that less duplicatable methods pose. Good book for coaches and archers alike. If you're a beginner, you'll need this book later.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars great for veterns, chaos for the beginner, December 1, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Archery Anatomy: An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance (Paperback)

This book is the most comprehensive scientific study of archery that I have ever had the pleasure to read. It addresses both the physiology of shooting and the math and physics of how a bow works. If your are just getting started in archery, however, you are better of taking in some more basic material before you tackle this bible of archery jargon.