Saturday Nov 30 (& Sunday Dec 1 if enough response)Tuning the Process; ways to train

Hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving!!!

As it is a holiday weekend, and many may be out of town, please be sure to respond if you plan to attend so we can schedule staff!

Last week we had quite a few that planned to be here Saturday, and only a few on Sunday.


If  we do not get at least 8 responding for Sunday by 6 pm Saturday night, we will post Sunday closed on the home page on Saturday evening.

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

Saturday Nov 30 (& Sunday Dec 1 if enough response)

TRAINING: Tuning the "Process", ways to train

INSIDE
  Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in. Store closes at 5, and we must be packed up and out!

NOTE:
The next  FITA tournament is in Conyers next weekend. Distance: 25meters with 60 cm faces for ALL ages and divisions, Please see info on bottom of message for registration details for next weekends  25meter indoor competition.

 This weekend, we will have 18 meter set ups for those tuning up for indoor State, Regionals, National Championships.
Next weekend (Dec 7) is also an "Orientation" Weekend.

Great  work at the balloon shoot & Games last weekend!! Excellent shooting!!

 

TRAINING: Tuning the "Process", ways to trainStaying in the "process" is the key to getting better performance results. We have the "Balloon games, Nock Out games, Scoring weekends, and our Hot Soda rounds at the end of class, as a reminder of that concept.If your thoughts are on "gotta get the gold" and not on the process ( feet, breath, hips, set, set up, draw, load, anchor, transfer, hold ,etc) you weaken your results. We will review "the process" steps this weekend.

Tuning practice such as blank bale to FEEL the specific process element, and quadrant training to see the  arrow patterns created by your form, provides  essential feedback for an archer to make adjustments.

 Those wishing to score for rank may do so as well, if a partner can be found.
Scoring practice for tournament prep is also available.

Upcoming FITA Tournament

GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITA
REGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA



Yeoman to the end of the 10th Birthday year
BOWMAN To the end of the year of 12th Birthday year
CUB To the end of the year of 14th Birthday year
NOVICE To the end of the 18th Birthday year (Genesis)
CADET To the end of the year of 17th Birthday year
JUNIOR To the end of the year of 20th Birthday year
ADULT/Senior Beginning the year of 21st Birthday year
NAA Typically:
BAREBOW or TRADITIONAL shot as adult/Senior (different categories for NFAA)



To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations.Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).
 

See you on the range!

Coach Jefflyne Potter

US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach

Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

www.learnarchery.com

 

 

 

 

 

     

 

 

November 23, 24, 2013 INDOORS :Balloon Shoot & nock out Games

November 23, 24, 2013
At the Canton range

Balloon Shoot & Nock Out Games!

Rain & Cold Predicted this weekend -INDOOR training
Saturday: 10:30 a.m. indoors
Sunday,  3:30--indoors

Balloon Shoot &" Nock-out" games!

Last week members of the JOAD and SOAD programs scored and earned rank and pins, and awards will be presented this class.

This week, we will have the balloon shoot game along with the "knock-out" game. Everyone, please stretch out, get your gear set up, and select 1 balloon to blow up and put in the big bag with your symbol or initial.
We will have a few warm up rounds of "knock-out" and start the games.
 

Nock-Out:

Strategy and skill as a warm up game...3 arrows.

First round: red and better scored arrows are kept to shoot for the next round.

Next round "8" and better scored arrows are kept (arrows are getting down to one or two in a quiver ,and usually only one or two competitors are still standing.)

Down to Gold!!!(with what's left in your quiver)
(those Nocked-out, may begin practice for the balloon games, or scoring)

 

Balloon Shoot:
The idea is shoot YOUR balloon first, before your competitor pops theirs.
Once you have shot yours,  you shoot for theirs.
If you shoot theirs first accidentally-they win and they move to the next round . You are out a round,  but can restart shooting with others independent of the 1st game, to create an underlying game.
 

Strategy is important.
Timing is important.
This is a training game for handling nerves, and gaining focus. Use the skills we've trained for in these games!!

Please arrive a few minutes early to gear up and check in.
To participate , Please reply with the day and time selected in the subject line. and your name, right or left handed, and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com if you have not already done so, so we have enough equipment and staff available 

Next FITA Tournament in GASaturday, December 7th, 2013
Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA

GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITA
REGISTRATION FORM

Note-your division may have changed due to an upcoming birthday!
Divisions are based on the year in which your age changes-for example- if you turn 15 sometime this year, you are a Cadet, no longer a cub. You can always choose a more demanding higher division. ( example Cadet can shoot adult/senior)
Yeoman to the end of the 10th Birthday year
BOWMAN To the end of the year of 12th Birthday year
CUB To the end of the year of 14th Birthday year
NOVICE To the end of the 18th Birthday year (Genesis)
CADET To the end of the year of 16th Birthday year
JUNIOR To the end of the year of 18th Birthday year
ADULT/Senior Beginning the year of 19th Birthday year
NAA Typically:
BAREBOW or TRADITIONAL shot as adult/Senior (different categories for NFAA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov 16 & 17: SCORE

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

 Weather predictions rainy, but check around back parking lot to see if targets are set up for outdoor rounds.
Saturday,  November 16

    Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in First scoring arrow at 10:30 ,or earlier if you arrive earlier.
Sunday, November 17
    Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in First scoring arrow at 3:30 ,or earlier if you arrive earlier.

Need a partner, at your distance, for double scoring.

 

Archery Class Training: SCORE

At the Canton range
Third weekend of each month.
JOAD/SOAD: Please advise if you have an outdoor distance request, or arrive early to help set distances, but note we MAY BE INSIDE .
INSIDE DISTANCES ARE 18 METERS, OR some 9 METERS FOR YOUTH.
 Class may run longer during scoring sessions if earning rank.
Students need to pre-fill  scorecards upon arrival. 

 Score ranks have a new matrix issued by USA Archery! I will have that available at class. 

New scores are now available for barebow shooters.
Here are links :
Indoor JOAD Scoring Matrix
Outdoor JOAD Scoring Matrix
Indoor Adult Achievement Scoring Matrix
Outdoor Adult Achievement Scoring Matrix
 

JOAD/SOAD Membership Application Link
    



Each month, on the third weekend we score. New students begin to learn the ins and outs of what each ring is worth, the power of the lines that edge the rings, and what arrows may help in a strategy to gain points . New archers learn how to keep score, and may keep the scorecards to have a log of their own progress. If students are a member of the JOAD/SOAD program, they can use this session to earn rank and pin awards. This continual "dry-run" makes scoring at an event more comfortable and into a no-brainer. Youth are to learn how to do this, independent of parental supervision.

Scoring Class Basics:

• Please arrive early to obtain and fill out your score card with name, distance, and date .
• First scoring arrow begins at 10:30 Saturday and 3:30 on Sunday,  Arrive early if you need to have practice/sight-in shots.
• In order to complete the 30 (or 36 arrows if outdoors) students must be geared up and on the line at 10:30 (or 3:30 Sunday) at start of class, with scorecard filled out and ready to go.
• Focus for completing score cards will be on JOAD or SOAD members earning rank
• Those with their own arrows may shoot 6 arrows which will allow completion of scorecard if "on time" start.
• Those seasoned JOAD SOAD members using program arrows will start with three arrows, unless class numbers permit 6 arrows, and may not finish in time allotted.
• Adults not scoring at their appropriate distances with correct size faces, or students not members of JOAD/SOAD using program arrows will only use 3 arrows for time considerations for those earning rank and will not end with a completed card.
• New students focus will be to learn protocol, and how to complete the score cards, and will shoot only 3 arrows ( will not  end with a completed a score card due to time considerations.)

 

To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations.Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).

Next FITA Tournaments in GA

GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITAREGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA



Yeoman to the end of the 10th Birthday year
BOWMAN To the end of the year of 12th Birthday year
CUB To the end of the year of 14th Birthday year
NOVICE To the end of the 18th Birthday year (Genesis)
CADET To the end of the year of 17th Birthday year
JUNIOR To the end of the year of 20th Birthday year
ADULT/Senior Beginning the year of 21st Birthday year
NAA Typically:
BAREBOW or TRADITIONAL shot as adult/Senior (different categories for NFAA)

See you on the range!

Coach Jefflyne Potter

US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach

Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

www.learnarchery.com

Nov 9 & 10 TRAINING: Tuning Arrows; Focus on the Process

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

Please see info on bottom of post about the  25meter FITA indoor competitions.

Saturday Nov 9 & Sunday Nov 10
Weather predictions cold Saturday, so dress in layers as we may be outside if clear, or inside if too cold. Check around back to see if we are set up outside.

    Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in

NOTE:
The next tournaments are at 25meters with 60 cm faces, and if outside, we will have a few of those set up, for those interested. Also 18 meter set ups for those tuning up for indoor championships.

TRAINING: Tuning arrows; Following the "Process"
You often hear us talk about how stay in the "process" is the key to meeting your goals. We have the Hot Soda rounds at the end of class, as a reminder of that concept. If your thoughts are on "gotta get the gold" and not on the process ( feet, breath, hips, set, set up, draw, load, etc) you weaken your results. We will review "the process" steps this weekend.

Tuning Arrows.
Did you know that your perfectly tuned arrows will become stiffer by adding cresting? Or your too weak arrows, which can't be cut to make them stiffer, can be made stiffer by adding long feathers?
Many details can change an arrow result to weaker or stiffer besides cutting to make it stiffer,  or adding heavier point weight to make it weaker.
Changing brace height, adding an extra nock locator on the string, changing to a tie-on nock, adding feathers-many things can help you (or challenge you) in tuning up your groups.

Please note: Class will end promptly at 11:30 as we have an orientation which starts immediately after the class (Orientations always first and second Saturdays)



To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).
 

Please check-your division may have changed due to an upcoming birthday!
Divisions are based on the year in which your age changes-for example- if you turn 15 sometime this year, you are a Cadet, no longer a cub.
You can always choose a more demanding higher division. ( example Cadet can shoot adult/senior)

News: Upcoming FITA Tournaments 

 Archery Learning Center, Snellville GA: 25 meter FITA Fall Classic Nov 8, 9,or 10
REGISTRATION FORM

GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITA
REGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA



Yeoman to the end of the 10th Birthday year
BOWMAN To the end of the year of 12th Birthday year
CUB To the end of the year of 14th Birthday year
NOVICE To the end of the 18th Birthday year (Genesis)
CADET To the end of the year of 17th Birthday year
JUNIOR To the end of the year of 20th Birthday year
ADULT/Senior Beginning the year of 21st Birthday year
NAA Typically:
BAREBOW or TRADITIONAL shot as adult/Senior (different categories for NFAA)

See you on the range!

Coach Jefflyne Potter

US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach

Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

www.learnarchery.com

 

Nov 2, 3 Training: "AIM"

(Please Note Tourney Registration links at end of message.
December 7th, 25meter, 60 cm face for all participants, indoor competition in Conyers)   

Saturday Nov 2 & Sunday Nov 3

 Weather predictions nice, but cold Saturday, so dress in layers as we may be outside if clear.
   Check to see if we are set up outdoors.

    Saturday: Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in
   Sunday: Please arrive no later than 3:15 to gear up and check in 

 

We had a great Pumpkin shoot last week- a bit cold , but the pumpkins , ghosts, and spiders were pummeled!

NOTES:
FITA tournaments coming up at 25 meters with  60 cm faces, and  if outside, we will have a few of those set up, for those interested.

TRAINING:

Eye focus-what are you aiming at?

Seems so simple, doesn’t it? Just aim at the gold and release!

Then why don’t all the arrows land in that sweet spot in the center?

Yes there are many factors in form that need to be addressed, but learning the technique for aiming can add improved results. The goal is to hit the target…so, be sure you are aiming at a very specific point on the target-not the aperture, not toward a target area, but a very specific point.

Aiming is not done until the archer reaches “hold”. Aiming before that, produces inconsistent results, and poor form.

Aiming requires just a few seconds- but does require the few seconds, and we teach the basic 1,2,3 timing from the beginning.

Look around at trees, flags, items moved by wind. Feel the wind on your skin at “set”. The decision to aim at the x, or slightly off, is made at this point, not at full draw. Consciously getting to hold, then allow  the time to focus through the aperture to the point you are aiming at (and if windy, that point may be a little left, right, above, below). For barebow shooters-although there is no focus through the aperture-the training is the same.

A common break in eye focus is watching the arrow in flight-with a quick turn of the head resulting in a change of eye focus right at the last second, changing the aiming point, and also moving the  archers solid "form" holding the gear. Eyes should remain on the target at the chosen aiming point –“laser pointed”; head remains steady, fingers are released by the last rotation of the scapula to the spine.

Take a look at Brady Ellison and how his eye focus remains at the target after the release of the arrow.

 

 

Upcoming Tournaments:
GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITAREGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA

 

Archery Learning Center, Snellville GA: 25 meter FITA Fall Classic Nov 8, 9,or 10
REGISTRATION FORM

To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH LH, and name in the subject line. and if adult or youth via learnarchery@yahoo.com  if you have not already done so, for equipment and staff considerations. Please arrive  early to gear up, and sign in. Begin to know your distances and target face size by putting them on the appropriate target. This one hour class allows students to gear up & continue with training basics in safety and form .Coach supervised training includes recurve bow and all safety equipment. Continuing, ongoing instruction , accommodating various skill levels, covering: refining form, understanding equipment needs, equipment purchasing options, tournament rules, timing, string alignment, concentration, back tension.

-Class fee for open sessions as posted at the Canton location is $15.00, check or cash.
-Put your sight on the bow to learn where it is set based on the distance you shoot, and check the left/ right position of the aperture.
-Wear snug fitting, layered clothing, ( must have closed toe shoes for out doors or can not shoot), tie loose hair back, and remove jewelry that may interfere with string release (usually bracelets, necklaces).