Archery: Steps to Success (Steps to Success Activity Series) (Paperback)

~ Kathleen M. Haywood (Author), Catherine F. Lewis (Author) "You have probably seen young children trying to hit a ball with a baseball bat or tennis racquet that is too big for them..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review

"A fine book teaching the essentials of archery, Archery: Steps to Success provides well-rounded instruction in choosing archery equipment, shooting form, aiming, and archery technique. I would recommend it to anyone interested in becoming an archer and for experienced target shooters looking for solid tips on improving scores."

Mike Strandlund
Editor, Bowhunting World magazine

"The most complete instructional book on the market. All the details and steps to perfect shots make it an excellent teaching tool. This outstanding book will help the student reach the level of proficiency desired."

Arlyne Rhode
President, U.S. & International Archer magazine

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

The bull’s-eye will look even bigger when you’ve mastered the steps to archery success! This book provides expert instruction and 76 drills to help you learn and improve key skills for recreational target shooting, bowhunting, and tournament shooting.

The book’s sequential lessons and 181 illustrations explain the importance of each skill and show how to perform the drills and correct errors in your technique. The drills come with performance goals and a list of key points for proper execution. Many of the drills include instructions for adjusting the level of difficulty.

Part of the highly popular Steps to Success Activity Series, this book will help you become a confident and capable archer.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 2nd edition (September 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873228545
• ISBN-13: 978-0873228541
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,047,039 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Outdated Material, April 14, 2000

By	Jeffrey J Lim "fstrnr" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

Read this book from cover to cover as an experienced archer and thought most of the information was superfluous. Authors tried to cover all aspects in a very brief amount of time and text. Methods are too standard stated in a matter-of-fact manner disregarding other theories, practices and methods. This book might be good for a boy scouts counselor but not a serious archer with goals of competition and proficiency. All illustrations are hand drawn leaving out critical detail.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book especially for beginners., May 3, 1999

By A Customer

I'm a newcomer to the sport of archery. I could not have selected a better book to start with. I read the book completely before buying my bow and other gear. This helped immensely in knowing somewhat what I needed and wanted. The lesson plans and activities are easy to understand and very useful. I refer back to the book often. I highly recommend this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A beginers requisite, November 2, 2005

By	Robert N. Downs "nigeldowns" (England) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Archery Steps to Success
by Kathleen M. Haywood & Catherine F. Lewis
If you target shoot, then you do need this book to improve. It is "The Dummies Guide to better archery". All clubs should have a copy for all bow types; it is simply a training book, which takes you step by step through what are painfully obvious tuning and practice sessions. This is your own personal tutor book, which is full of hints and explanations on style and equipment.