Archery Tips Blog
JOAD Program Re-Starting
Massachusetts has allowed youth program, for those younger than 18 years old, to begin again. Ace Archers JOAD is ready for the youth archers to start again. The shop is ready. The range is ready. The coaches are ready. Are you ready? You will have to make a reservation, since we have strict limit of […]
Continue ReadingPractice 5/12/2020 to 5/18/2020
This week we are focusing on the Angular Draw and arriving at Load Position. Angular Draw forces us to use our back muscles to draw the bow. Since we use the back muscles, we cannot injure the rotator cuff muscles (in the shoulders). Angular Draw follows Set. The Set position is very important to achieve […]
Continue ReadingPractice 5/5/2020 to 5/11/2020
This week we are focusing on the Set through Set-up. Set is when you are ready to begin the physical aspects of shooting the bow. You: Have Loaded the Arrow Have a correct Posture and Stance Have a correct Hook and Grip You are looking where you will be aiming After coming to Set you […]
Continue ReadingPractice for 4/28/2020 to 5/5/2020
This week we are focusing on the Posture and Stance. Stance is how we hold the lower part of our body, from the hips down. Posture is how we hold the entire body, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet. Speaking of feet, you need to wear elevation neutral footwear; […]
Continue ReadingPractice for 4/21/2020 to 4/28/2020
This week we are focusing on the Transfer and Holding of our bows. Transfer is the action of moving the Angular Draw from 90% Back Muscles/10% Arm Muscles to 95% Back Muscles/5% Arm Muscles and moving Drawing Control totally into the back muscles. Holding is once we have completed Transfer the Back Muscles have 95% […]
Continue ReadingPractice for 4/14/2020 to 4/17/2020
This week we are focusing on the Angular Draw of our bows. Angular Draw allows us to draw a heavy draw weight bow without injury. The focus is proper Set-up with the draw shoulder already in line with the bow shoulder, and tension already present in the mid-back muscles. Proper Set-up is the result of […]
Continue ReadingPractice for 4/7/2020 to 4/11/2020
Note: I am sorry I am late with the outline for this week’s practice sessions. I have been extremely busy keeping the business alive by getting a loan from the SBA. The gathering of the data took much longer than anticipated and I am still working on the loan. Again, I am sorry for the […]
Continue ReadingPractice for 3/31/2020 to 4/4/2020
This week we are going to focus on Posture and Stance. Posture and Stance is the foundation of the entire NTS Shot Cycle, without a correct Posture and Stance the NTS Shot Cycle cannot function properly. Posture refers to how we hold the entire body. Stance refers to how we hold the body from the […]
Continue ReadingPractice on 3/26/2020, 3/27/2020, and 3/28/2020
While we are confined for COVID-19, Coronavirus, we still need to practice archery to keep our skills sharp. In fact, we can make our technique sharper, make our bodies stronger, and build endurance. Though we are not wasting time for transportation to and from work or school, we can use that time to work on our archery […]
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On SAAM’s Decision to Discontinue Awards for Regional Competitions
The State Archery Association of Massachusetts (SAAM) Board of Directors recently voted to discontinue awards and rankings at their regional 51st USA Archery Indoor Nationals and 2020 USA Archery JOAD Indoor Nationals Tournaments. This is a disappointing decision for all the athletes who look forward to the opportunity to earn these awards and see their regional […]
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