Tag Archives: NFAS

Nov 30 2025

Episode 135 – a technique for building stamina in archery

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast.

In this episode I give a brief update on how things have been progressing down at the archery wood with respect to the new half of the course. I’m delighted to say that targets 19 to 36 are now live and there are some really nice shots in that loop, many of which are completely new in their settings.  In fact I think there are only 2 that are a similar shooting line to previous ones.

I then launch into a technique I’ve used myself which can how you build your stamina in archery, while highlighting a few things to consider about not pushing yourself too quickly.

When talking stamina it’s important to remember that there are 2 elements, the physical side of building muscle strength and endurance, along with the mental side or being able to shoot good, focused and controlled shots.

As always if you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website. the episode is available on Spotify and amazon music.

There is my YouTube channel if you enjoy the content, where I will be hosting the shooting style outlines, I mention in the podcast. The Traditional Bowhunter is out now and the Barebow one will be out shortly. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.

As always thanks for reading, listening and support this site. Enjoy your archery.

Nov 17 2025

Episode 134 – How to build confidence in distance judgement

In my latest podcast I provide a quick update on what has been going on over the past couple of weeks, including appearing in both Bow International magazine in a contributor’s sections and the official National field Archery Society members magazine, as the author of an article on encouraging children into the sport.

I would to say thank you to those who reached out to me after the last episode (Episode 133 – Is it time to license bow ownership in UK?). I really appreciated the feedback and insights you all offered.

In the second half of the episode I launch into the coaching content of the episode where I explain a technique I’ve used myself and have coached other archers with. It is surprisingly straight forward and can help build confidence in distance judgement and overall shooting. It revolves round the basic idea of shooting 2 arrows, the goal to have them both land the prime spot of the target. It sounds simple but I go into a more detailed explanation in the episode, outlining how it can build confidence and factors to consider concerning consistencies etc.

As I’ve mentioned before I can embed Spotify material on this site but for those of you who use amazon music I can only provide a link.

As always if you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via this website  There is my YouTube channel if you enjoy the content, where I will be hosting the shooting style outlines, I mention in the podcast. I think the Traditional Bowhunter will be the first one out. If you enjoy the content, please hit the Like button and consider subscribing to the channel.

Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.

Mam
Oct 14 2025

Trying to cope with grief

Some of you may know that I lost my Mam suddenly on October 1st. In the latest episode I talk about my on thoughts and feeling of this and to say thanks to all my friends and family who have been amazing.

It’s been a huge shock to everyone and if truth be told I’m not coping well with the loss. My memory is shot right now and I’m having to write everything down.

I have some amazing friends and followers who have reached out to me. Thank you all.

Remember to enjoy your archery, but most of all reach out to friends and family and check they are ok. Don’t put it off.