https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/ Performance coaching for UK archers en Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:42:53 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/2026-uk-archery-competition-logistics-checklist/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/2026-uk-archery-competition-logistics-checklist/ Medals are rarely lost in the last practice session. They are lost in the week before, at the entry deadline, the venue gate, the equipment inspection table or the boot of the car. This is a practical, UK-focused logistics checklist for the 2026 competition season. Elite Archery Training & Technique Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:04:39 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/one-side-a4-archer-performance-profile-coach/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/one-side-a4-archer-performance-profile-coach/ Most archers arrive at a coaching session with a bow and a vague sense that something is not quite working. A single page of prepared context changes that. This article sets out a practical performance profile for UK archers, with a template and worked examples for club, county and regional level. Elite Archery Coaching & Development Sun, 08 Nov 2026 13:04:39 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/before-the-first-end-cold-weather-archery-preparation/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/before-the-first-end-cold-weather-archery-preparation/ A short, equipment-free preparation sequence for UK archers facing cold halls and exposed ranges during the 2026 indoor season. It explains how shoulder, back, hand and grip readiness affect draw length, release timing and injury risk, with practical variations for indoor and outdoor club nights. Elite Archery Training & Technique Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:04:47 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/test-the-archer-not-the-catalogue-bow-buying/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/test-the-archer-not-the-catalogue-bow-buying/ An opinion-led guide arguing that many UK archers change bows before testing whether setup, form or arrow tune is the real limit. It sets out a practical pre-purchase protocol, from borrowing club kit to running a scored side-by-side session, and identifies when an upgrade is genuinely justified. Elite Archery Coaching & Development Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:04:47 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/selection-evidence-audit-county-regional-squads/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/selection-evidence-audit-county-regional-squads/ County and regional selection is not decided by one scorecard alone. This audit helps UK archers examine consistency, head-to-head behaviour, equipment reliability and recent form before a trial shoot. Elite Archery Coaching & Development Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:08:05 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/ten-arrow-reset-practice-block-time-pressed-archers/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/ten-arrow-reset-practice-block-time-pressed-archers/ A structured ten-arrow block gives UK archers with limited time a clear technical focus, a simple scoring decision and a short review. The format prioritises quality over volume and adapts to recurve, compound and barebow. Elite Archery Training & Technique Sun, 08 Nov 2026 05:08:05 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/thirty-arrows-indoor-group-analysis-coach-method/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/thirty-arrows-indoor-group-analysis-coach-method/ A repeatable 18m test can reveal more than a score total. This coach-led method shows UK archers how to record group shape, flyers, fatigue and score patterns, then turn those findings into a focused indoor practice block. Elite Archery Training & Technique Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:07:32 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/peaking-not-pushing-four-week-taper-uk-archer/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/peaking-not-pushing-four-week-taper-uk-archer/ The final month before a county, regional or national competition should sharpen performance, not drain it. This coaching-led four-week taper explains how to manage volume, intensity, equipment, travel and mental rehearsal so the archer arrives ready rather than merely relieved to be there. Elite Archery Coaching & Development Sun, 08 Nov 2026 01:07:32 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/wet-weather-gains-uk-archery-winter-training/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/wet-weather-gains-uk-archery-winter-training/ Rain, wind and short daylight hours need not erase an archer's progress. This guide sets out a structured wet-weather training plan for UK archers, using indoor drills, covered-range work and damp-condition adjustments to build a more dependable outdoor shot. Elite Archery Training & Technique Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:10:51 GMT https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/beyond-club-line-performance-coaching-uk-archers/ https://elitearcherycoaching.co.uk/beyond-club-line-performance-coaching-uk-archers/ Club coaching and performance coaching serve different purposes, and confusing the two can leave improving archers in the wrong environment. This opinion-led guide explains what elite-level coaching adds, how to recognise when group sessions are no longer enough, and how to judge whether the investment is right for you. Elite Archery Coaching & Development Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:10:51 GMT