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).
 

Saturday, October 26 & Sunday,October 27th will be our annual Pumpkin Shoot !

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

Please see info at bottom of message about the December 7th, 25meter indoor competition.

Saturday  & Sunday
Weather predictions cold, so dress in layers as we should be 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

You are welcomed to bring a pumpkin decorated with a face done with markers, or a small one to place in the shooting field.


No Scoring this weekend
 
 

Saturday October 26 & Sunday -October 27th will be our annual Pumpkin Shoot !
Outdoors only!
This Session will be a Pumpkin fun shoot with pumpkins on the ground, dangling from targets, novelty items...and maybe a Zombie target or two!
Come have some fun!
Students are welcomed to wear costumes-keep them snug for best performance on the shooting line!
It looks like Saturday morning will be COLD!
  
News:
GEORGIA ARCHERY TEAM & ASSOCIATION
25 METER INDOOR SHOOT Star FITA
REGISTRATION FORM
Saturday, December 7th, 2013 Parker Rd. Recreation Center, Conyers, GA

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).
 

Saturday classes only, Oct 19: SCORE

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

Saturday Weather predictions stormy, but check around back parking lot to see if targets are set up for outdoor rounds.
Saturday,  October 19 

    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.
Class may run longer during scoring sessions if earning rank.
Students need to pre-fill  scorecards.

No Sunday Classes this week!!!!

JOAD/SOAD Membership Application Link
   

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.

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,  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 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.
• Adults not scoring at their appropriate distances with correct size faces, or students not members of JOAD/SOAD will not end with a completed card as they will only use 3 arrows for time considerations for those earning rank .
• 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).
 

See you on the range!

Coach Jefflyne Potter

US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach

Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

www.learnarchery.com

 

Oct 12, 13: "Drop Training"

Parents, please share this info with your students!!

Weekend Weather predictions: Good, but check around back range to see if set up.

Saturday,  Oct 12

    Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in for 10:30 start ,or earlier if you arrive earlier.
Please note, we have an orientation immediately after Saturday's class, so class will end at 11:30.

 

Sunday Oct 13

   Please arrive no later than 3:15 for check in for 3:30 start (or earlier if you arrive earlier.)
    Store closes at 5

JOAD/SOAD Membership Application Link

JOAD/SOAD: Please advise if you have an outdoor distance request, or arrive early to help set distances.
At the Canton GA range

Last weeks focus was  "sit dog!! with the hand holding the bow being relaxed, but purposeful ,so the sling can do its job as the bow seemingly “jumps” from the hand toward the target and rotates as the sling catches it.

 This week : "Drop Training"
  We will again address the hands, but focus on the draw hand and the fingers on the string. We will focus on getting them relaxed by working with a paint can- "drop training".

Courtesy: Fundamentals of Recurve Archery, Ruth Rowe


 

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

 

Sat/Sun Oct 5th, 6th Training: "Sit-Dog"

Weekend Weather predictions: OK Saturday, Rain Sunday-check around back range to see if set up

Saturday,  Oct 5

    Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in for 10:30 start ,or earlier if you arrive earlier.
Please note, we have an orientation class immediately after Saturday's class, so class will end at 11:30.

Sunday Oct 6

   Please arrive no later than 3:15 for check in for 3:30 start (or earlier if you arrive earlier.)
    Store closes at 5

JOAD/SOAD Membership Application Link

JOAD/SOAD: Please advise if you have an outdoor distance request, or arrive early to help set distances.
At the Canton GA range

Last weeks focus was being prepared, and evaluating equipment changes for upcoming indoor tournaments . Students can begin with simple plans of SPTs( specific physical training) at home with stretch bands or bows, looking at equipment for indoors and making changes now if needed, and also start measuring progress for their own personal goals.

This weeks Training: "sit dog!!"

Bring a shoelace-wide , long (can be colorful or with a pattern if you like) to learn to make your own bow slings, sized to fit your hand.
You Tube video of how to make a sling:
http://www.learnarchery.com/ArcheryEquipmentSelection.html

We started basic training with “halt dog” to get the proper “v” in our bow hand position. Depending on the type of bow and style you shoot, gripping of the bow and dropping the bow arm creates errors at the last moment of the shot, and the idea is to shoot the bow and arrow at the same time…so the hand holding the bow must be relaxed, but purposeful ,so the sling can do its job as the bow seemingly “jumps” from the hand toward the target and rotates as the sling catches it.
From the wrist: “sit dog!” a snap at the wrist, with the sling doing the work to catch the bow. Bow arm stays STEADY.
.
(courtesy KSL International, SPT's)
Only the wrist snaps downward, with slight tension in the open thumb of the bow hand...bow arm stays steady-does NOT drop.

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

  

Sept 28, 29: Prepare/Review

Weekend Weather predictions: beautiful,  but check around back parking lot

Saturday,  Sept 28 

    Please arrive no later than 10:15 to gear up and check in for 10:30 start ,or earlier if you arrive earlier.

Sunday Sept 29- 

   Please arrive no later than 3:15 for check in for 3:30 start (or earlier if you arrive earlier.)
    Store closes at 5

JOAD/SOAD: Please advise if you have an outdoor distance request, or arrive early to help set distances.
At the Canton GA range

 Last week members of the JOAD and SOAD programs continued to score and earned rank and pins, and awards will be presented this weekend.
Outdoor State Competition was last weekend- now we start looking at what shifts can be made for the upcoming indoor tournaments.
 

Prepared:It’s a great time to be thinking about what you want to accomplish as an archer. Some students are new and just know they want to shoot and find out about archery, the basics and variables in equipment, and have just begun to get a feel for the programs basic equipment. More seasoned archers may have new equipment , or have been shooting for a while with their own equipment or those using program equipment are ready for their own starter equipment.

What do you see for yourself as an archer? Does a competition interest you? How does that look? What will it take to get there? Do you want to be able to shoot longer distances, or perhaps beat a score you earned previously. Maybe have better endurance while shooting, or understand your equipment better, and find ways to make it perform to its optimum ability. Perhaps find ways to draw out your own optimum ability as well. What kind of training and practice time are you able to invest to meet your goals.

Several first tournament experiences offer a place to feel the nerves, test your scoring abilities and "get your feet wet", and are an excellent training component in beginning stages as a student can attend for the understanding and experience only, leaving expectations of the "win" behind. Several indoor opportunities will be available in November, and there are still a few "900" round outdoor tournaments. Indoor State and National Championships are typically held in late January and now is a good time to look at what equipment changes might be typically made when moving indoors. Something to set GOALS for. We will shoot distances this weekend, and review what the differences are in indoor and outdoor set ups.

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

 

Saturday, Sunday Sept 21,22: SCORE

Parents, please share this info with your students!!
Weekend Weather predictions stormy, but check around back parking lot to see if targets are set up for outdoor rounds.

Saturday,  Sept 21 

    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.

Students need to pre-fill  scorecards. 

Sunday Sept 22- 

   Please arrive no later than 3:15 for check in and to fill out info on score card. First scoring arrow at 3:30 (or earlier if you arrive earlier.)
    Store closes at 5

JOAD/SOAD Membership Application Link
Noteworthy:
-GA State Championships: Sept 21 & 22 this weekend. Good luck to competitors!  Info Link

   

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.

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, or 3:30 Sunday. Arrive early if you need to have practice/sight-in shots.
• If you are to complete the 30 (or 36 arrows if outdoors) students must be on the line for the first scoring arrow 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.
• Those seasoned JOAD SOAD members using program arrows will start with three arrows, unless class numbers permit 6 arrows.
• Adults not scoring at their appropriate distances with correct size faces, or students not members of JOAD/SOAD will not end with a completed card as they will only use 3 arrows for time considerations for those earning rank .
• 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).
 

See you on the range!

Coach Jefflyne Potter

US Archery Level 3 N.T.S.Coach

Learn Archery;Atlanta Archery

www.learnarchery.com

 

Sept 14, 15 : Basic tuning continues: "Holding Reviewed"; Making arrow spine adjustments.

Check around back parking lot to see if targets are set up for outdoor rounds.

Saturday,  Sept 14  

    Please arrive early! (no later than 10:15 ) to gear up and check in .
    Saturday Class ends at 11:30 (orientation follows and we need to move gear )

Sunday Sept 15

   Please arrive early (no later than 3:15 )for check in. (reminder-Store closes at 5)

Noteworthy:
GA State Championships: Sept 21 & 22 Registration forms Link

Parents: PLEASE be sure to share all these class prep e-mails with your students!!

Archery Class Training:
Basic tuning continues; "holding reviewed"; making arrow spine adjustments.
Distance shooting Saturday, weather permitting.

Class ends at 11:30 Saturday as there is an orientation following the session, and we must  move gear and set up .
At the Canton GA range.
This week we will practice distance shooting, review arrow spine and how to make adjustments, and focus on “holding”, a perfect alignment... absolute, back muscles in place, where the archer can not be collapsed. We will continue to work towards body positioning/alignment, focusing on foot and hip positions and flat backs, for best stability.

 As we explore the components of training, from goal setting, and understanding types of tournaments, fundamentals of scoring etc., we must always keep in mind the process.  

Train regularly, have a goal for each session, and, keep notes. Do you have a small booklet kept in your quiver?

Please arrive early to gear up and check in.

If outside: Distance Shooting


To participate , Please reply with the time selected, RH or 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