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Archery Anatomy: An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance

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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.

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.

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.

Whether your interest is target, 3-D or hunting, and especially if you shoot a traditional bow, rather than a compound, this book will educate you in new ways. The excellent illustrations tell the story in themselves -- there are good ways and not-so-good ways of drawing a bow. You can improve your performance and help avoid injuries and nagging problems, by following the advice in this book.

An excellent contribution to a little-understood and vital aspect of our sport. Highly recommended.

There are not many good books on the sport in print, SO far I have only found about 6 books worth reading.

This is one of them, it explains in great detail the medical nature of the sport and how it affects the body.

Never judge a book by its cover, this is one of those books.

I own quite a few (probably too many!) books on archery. After a while they all start to sound the same, NOT SO with this book. It details the exact mucles and bones used in shooting a bow. It has many excellent labelled drawings so the techincal language is easier to follow than you would think. I have rotator cuff trouble and this book really helped me with this. Explanations of how to hold the string are particularly good. I do not recommend this for beginners, you really should start with a less technical book. Otherwise it's an excellent value.

This is a very interesting read. I am a beginner in archery and never knew the depth of this sport before I read this book. I was fastreading my friend's copy twice before I finally decided that I need this book. If you are looking for personal satisfaction in this sport read this book. It will teach you how to get the appropriate sensation of each movement in archery. To me archery is about feeling and this book can help you feel for the sport. One word of caution though - Be prepared for some heavy reading! The jargon can be tiring.

it says archery anatomy,and it is that.shows how your bones are aligned during the draw of the bow.

I have the feeling that this author knows a lot and, unfortunately, cannot communicate. He buries points so that they are difficult to discern and when finally located you ask, "So what?" Author: please take a highlighter and mark your points, then see what you need to explain. It might help if you try two or three different techniques to find what is most effective in constructing this textbook. Try putting your point at the beginning of each page so that the reader sees where you are trying to go. Have others read this - especially those well educated but not knowledgeable of this topic and ask them to spot the important points. There are several other techniques that I won't go into such as deconstruction/reconstruction. Even the old military briefing type of: tell them what you are going to tell them - then tell them - then tell them what you told them, would be better.