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Rob Shooting
Jul 23 2020

9 years and still going

Off the Arrow Shelf Podcasts

Off the Arrow Shelf Podcasts

It seems crazy to think that I started this blog 9 years ago. I have to say the first few posts weren’t my best and I hope you feel they have improved over the years. So before a huge thank you to all who have supported me over the years. In fact the first post was just saying I was going to the woods with my new bow, my Blackbrook flatbow

It seems appropriate to promote on this anniversary a development with the site. As some of you may know I have started to record podcasts on a variety of topics.

These are available on a number of platforms and I have included links below.

Anchor – https://anchor.fm/off-the-arrow-shelf

Breaker – https://www.breaker.audio/off-the-arrow-shelf

Google Podcasts – https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNzQxN2M1Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==

Overcast – https://overcast.fm/itunes1519504766/off-the-arrow-shelf

Pocket Casts – https://pca.st/iqvsz5pj

RadioPublic – https://radiopublic.com/off-the-arrow-shelf-WRyABw

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1kJbhdoxrufx5SfpVVXxnw

I am hoping that people will find them of interest. It has been something I have been thinking about doing for a while and I don’t think I’d be lying in saying I was more than a little nervous about the idea as there are some great podcasts on archery already out there.

Initially I will be looking at creating some podcasts based on topics I have covered here. So, the next few will be on the Archers Triangle. I am hoping to do a few on coaching tips such as shot sequence and maybe arrow builds.  As always if there is anything you would like to comment on let me know.

I will still be writing for this site.

Anyway, thanks for reading and maybe listening.

Off the Arrow Shelf Podcasts
Jun 30 2020

A new development for me

Hi everyone. I wanted to share a development I am looking at for Off the Arrow Shelf.

Having been a listener for several years to different podcasts such as The Push, Nock On, Barebow Archery and most recently Archery Geek Outdoors, I thought I might give podcasting a go. So, I am looking at creating a few podcasts. At present it is a bit of a trial as I’m not sure how well it will go, but let see.

I am very fortunate to have a number of people that have helped me out over the years with this site from bouncing ideas off, to helping me with interviews and more. One person I’d like to say special thanks to with respect to the podcasts is Richard Clarke.

I’ve uploaded a few podcasts initially, just as a start. Let me know what you think or have any ideas on topics. I am wondering about doing some on target panic or maybe on wooden arrow construction based on my experiences.

You can listen to the podcasts on Spotify just search for off the arrow shelf and it’s on Anchor.fm  https://anchor.fm/off-the-arrow-shelf RSS link is here.

I’m not planning on stopping writing this site, but I am looking at trying to expand it if I have the time. For now though its a bit of an experiment. Let me know what you think.

Thanks for reading and listening.

A course track leading up to targets 11 and beyond
May 22 2020

An absence of 3D shoot report

Some of the 3Ds decided to try and make a break for it

Some of the 3Ds decided to try and make a break for it

I hope this post finds you all in good health. I didn’t want this weekend to pass without some form of post. It’s a strange time and I have little doubt it will be seen as a strange period in human history.

Normally at this time as we approach the late May bank holiday weekend arrive in the UK, hundreds of archers would be doing their final preparation for the travelling to the NFAS 3D championships. This event would see anything between 400 to 700 archers shooting multiple 3D course. The event is far more than 2 days of shooting, it’s a major social event giving people the opportunity to see friends they might only see once a year.

For those interested I’ve included a few links to previous years events.

Shoot Report – National Field Archery Society Championships – May 2018

The madness  behind the scenes of setting a 3D champs course

Shoot report – NFAS 3D Championships 2016

Shoot Report – NFAS 3D Championships 2016 – day 2

Of course, this year things are very different. Instead of these preparations many clubs across the country are working hard, reviewing risk assessments, updating them to include factors to cover the risks posed by COVID-19. Preparing courses or ranges in the hope of being able to welcome their club members back. We are trying to work out how we can accommodate people safely, following the government and society guidelines.

For now, as always, I thank you for reading, but I feel more importantly I wish you all good health. Stay safe, stay well.