New to Archery? | 5 Tips for your First Day of Shooting Archery

Wanting to try shooting archery? Start here with five simple tips to make your first day shooting a bow a success. Avoid common mistakes by using these 5 tips on your first day shooting a bow and arrow.
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[@keithcress1335]

A safety tip for field archery (where you move from target to target through the woods) is to ALWAYS hang your bow on the front of the target when retrieving your arrows. If you establish that habit someday when you miss the target or when an arrow goes thru the bales a following archer will see your bow in front of the target and recognize someone is in the bushes or behind the target and not start shooting.

[@AoiTheLaughingMan]

Thanks!!

[@jokerm133]

Thank you ❤

[@BrettHollandTheJourney]

Good tip!

[@mousesunset]

I'm not good at english, does that mean I need to lean/hang my bow on some trees near the targets or you hold the bow with the long side of the bow's orientation facing up/down to warn the other that you were there?

[@strongocho]

That is super solid advice, thank you! I really want to find one of those field archery courses near me. I have an archery range at the park across the street from me, but it is just a few targets in a line. Nobody ever goes and I al amlways the only one there though, so I kinda make my own field archery scenario where I walk around unknown distances and odd angles and shoot the targets from behind cover or through branches to simulate hunting situations. I almost never shoot from the known distance lines except when I first set up my stuff at the range.

[@indradracolich]

I made a bow with a shoe lace, a semi curved stick, and a wooden dowel for the arrow, I'm bout to become the best archer in the world

[@hakimasfat5068]

Congrajulashsons🎉🎉🎉

[@blackspeed69007]

Mate, your video should be sent to all beginners who's signed up for their first day of shooting! Fun and brilliant ;-)

[@StonedViper101]

I often talk to people on Facebook archery groups, and link Jakes videos all the time, recommending them to learn some things from Jake :)

[@word_trouble]

Defo. This really is a great video.

[@timberry7832]

I've shot archery off and on for a long time since I was 5 years old. I'm 61 now and have never had any formal training. Thank you for this video, it will help me correct any bad habits. Also, find a suitable and safe place to shoot. A bad shot can be very destructive and dangerous.

[@jc7997aj]

Putting a target on your dad's tailgate for target practice is NEVER a good idea.

[@rihaz776]

Thanks a lot Jake… 1. T 2. Anchor 3. Bow hand 4. Elbow 5. Follow through

[@andreasels779]

I've been shooting archery for over 20 years now myself and introduced many new archers to the sport during this time. I was watching this video to see your take on it and I am really glad that the things mentioned are exactly the tips I've been giving new archers for years on their first day.

[@andreasels779]

@bastiat kids that age are developed very differently physically, so there's not a definite answer to that. From my experience, she should be able to handle a 66" bow with ~15# (which is more or less the lowest a normal recurve bow goes, unless you look specifically into bows for small children, which shouldn't be necessary at the age of 10, but is still a possibility). It's also best to start out with a wooden riser, since they are lighter than aluminum ones. Generally speaking, when starting out it's never wrong to go too low on weight in my opinion, but going too high can greatly impact the learning process in a negative way.

[@andreasels779]

@bastiat A basic recurve bow consists of a riser (the part in the middle, where you grip your bow) and two limbs (the long parts above and below the riser) and a string which is strung between the top and bottom limb. You can think of the limbs as springs. When you pull on the string, you bend the limbs, the stronger the limbs and the further you pull, the more force you need and the more force will be put into the arrow when you release. Usually limbs' nominal force are measured at around 28" (inch) draw length (much further han a 10 year old would draw). So when I am talking about 15# (1# = 1 pound = 0,454 kg) limbs, the actual force required to pull the bow for your niece will be much less, since she might only draw the bow by 20" or whatever. The part about taking a wooden riser in my previous comment has nothing to do with draw weight, but just with the general weight of the bow, so the force you need to lift it up. I hope this explanation helps you. Edit: btw, generally speaking it's best to stop by an archery club nearby and talk to the people there. They might even have bows so new archers can try it out, so you don't have to commit to buying anything right away.

[@Man_fay_the_Bru]

What size bow should I get, I’m 5,5& not too strong either

[@mattjack3983]

@@Man_fay_the_Bru I've been a traditional archer for about 25 years now, and might be able to give you some insight here. At 5'5", you should have no problem with a 64" bow, and that would probably fit you perfectly. Longer bows are usually feel more stable for most people, and tend to be more accurate and more forgiving than shorter bows. And a 64", or possibly even a 66" bow, would be a good size bow length for you to start out with as a beginner. My advice to you would be to start out with a 64" bow. BUT, that being said...height is not as much of a factor in determining the length of the bow you should use as your draw length, and what feels comfortable for you personally. Whatever bow you choose must be able to first safely accommodate your draw length. And then, at a minimum, the bow length should be no shorter than double what your draw length is, and then as many inches beyond that as you feel you can comfortably manage for height. That is ultimately what you should go by when choosing a bow size. So for example, if your draw length happens to be 28", and your height is 5'6", you would want to use a bow that is no shorter than 56". And about no longer than 64". Remember, longer bows tend to be more stable, and more accurate and forgiving than shorter bows, which make them ideal for beginners, and archers who require precision, like Olympic archers, competition shooters etc. You can find size charts online that suggest a 5'5" or 5'6" person use a 64" bow. Which I would agree is about right for maximum length. But ultimately these are just suggestions, and you should always keep in mind that your comfort is going to be one of the most determining factors. I'm 6'1", with a 29.5" draw length, and size charts suggest that I use a 68" or 70" bow. But for the last 14 years or so my preference has been a 62" bow, and none of the bows I own are over 66". That's just what I prefer and what I'm comfortable with. If you haven't done this already, you should find a range with a pro shop, and go in a try out a few bows, and see what feels right. The bow techs there will be happy to help you. If that's not an option, or you are just looking to order a bow online, then my advice is to go with the 64" to start. Samick Sage makes some truly excellent quality bows for novice to advanced archers, that are very popular and go for around $150 - $200. I would strongly suggest a Samick Sage, with at least a 25lbs and no more than a 30-35lbs draw weight, and a D97 flemish twist bowstring. I know you made this comment a couple months ago, but I saw that it went unanswered, so I just thought I'd comment on it and tell you what I thought, and hopefully at least give you some insight on it if you by some chance haven't already found the answer you were looking for.

[@markgoostree6334]

I shot a good bit in my teen years. I'm 73 and will start shooting again this spring. This is a good reminder of those primary steps. It's going to be like starting all over!

[@KateReadsBooks]

Video starts around 3:12

[@brotendo]

No, it starts at 3:30

[@dachua29]

More like 3:50😮

[@ravonnast.thomas303]

It starts at 3:43

[@andriasmanukyan4435]

I have a quick question for you in this little section..... Did you come here to discuss when the lesson/video starts, or to watch and learn about this art of sport. Maybe you´re archer masters and think it´s boring that this archer hero wants to teach new archers?? To teach, you need to explain stuff too. You might as well start at 16:00 ;) Thanks for the lesson Jake! :D

[@drewish3349]

@@andriasmanukyan4435 facts

[@watsonsatot6925]

I'm a left-handed guy. Your tutorial is very useful. Thanks 👍

[@adamlovell2022]

Same.

[@noevoets]

It doesn't mather if your left or right handen. It all depends on your dominant eye.

[@annmstreety]

I was anxious about today, my first day of archery but after watching this, I’m not as anxious!

[@user-kc7hh6rf9v]

I am from j&k India I really very inspiring with your video Thanks for giving tips ❤

[@_metal.queen_]

Because my son has trouble with his draw, I had to him, to make it easier, after he is finished putting the arrow in, draw back while it’s pointing down and then when he is ready, lift up and aim. He found that way easier than drawing while pointed at the target.🤗🥰

[@fatherofjman2475]

Thanks for this. Y first bow is arriving in about an hour. While i dont intend to be an olympian , i do intend to hunt with it . Everything from fish and quail, to deer and turkey. Needed some starter pointers.

[@carolapostolos8929]

I will be taking my first archery lesson in a few days. Ive never tried it, so this beginner's tutorial is timely and very much appreciated. Thank you!

[@The_AlexK_Project]

It is an excellent video, Im 54 and new to recurve / archery and what a great foundational video, I really learned a lot!!😀

[@tbl268]

Just bought my first bow last week. Im also left handed, this video was incredibly helpful thanks!

[@docmarshall2643]

That was super helpful, Jake, thanks a lot! I am training beginners in my club - kids as well as grown-ups - and it's always tricky what to teach them in which order. Great input!

[@SheldonGoh]

Great video Jake! Super helpful - I especially liked the "stop hand" idea for positioning the bow hand correctly - makes things really clear.

[@josephgalvez5048]

I’m a brand new southpaw and this has been tremendously helpful, thank you so much, I’m quite enjoying this sport and wish I had tried much earlier.

[@fergusmoloney]

Just starting out with archery for some backyard target shooting. I’m right handed but heavily left eye dominant so decided to get a left handed bow from the start. Im binge watching your videos while I wait for my bow to arrive. It’s nice to see you show a left handed bow. Thanks for all the great content.

[@philippbobkaufmann4004]

Thanks for all your videos, Jake. You've put a ton of useful stuff out there!

[@allanjgray1]

Thanks for all the advice.

[@Lux_Lunalily2267]

I just started archery like a month ago and these tips were very helpful❤

[@rcrosby9]

Thank you Jake. Love the way you teach. I am not totally new to archery, just getting back into it, but learned a lot already, fro. this brief very well done intro video.

[@robertb880]

I just subscribed and thank you for the start up tips. I'm 62 and my nephew is a bow builder so for my 62nd birthday he built me a long bow from Osage orange. Its about 49 lbs with a 30 in draw. He built it specifically to my height and size and length of draw. My arrows should be here Saturday so I can't wait to try it out. Thanks again for thetip.👍😄

[@MLJohnsonian]

Just what I needed. Simple and clear.

[@itsmeetime111]

thankyou Jake!! you are so cool for this, I feel so confident to try archery now!!

[@philiprowe7452]

Great video Jake, just been for my first lesson and they taught me exactly as you have shown. 👍

[@JoanMendoza]

Thanks for the pointers!

[@garymickus6412]

A great start in Archery! I’ve been shooting for many years and learned something about the follow through. Keep the draw elbow moving around your body.

[@mikescott29]

I am picking up archery this summer as my new hobby.thanks so much for this upload .btw you sir have a new sub. I'll be waiting more of your videos...thanks Jake!

[@Maredrom]

Was thinking about starting, thank you so much.

[@peacecorpsdennis]

Thanks, just subscribed. I'm in my 40s and recently interested in archery. Great video, looking forward to watching your other videos. Appreciate the content.

[@VonElixir1]

Thank you very much for a great tips!

[@lunagitana5]

Thank you so much! I started a few days ago. It was my dream since 2013 to have an arrow and I got it this Christmas from my beloved. This is very very very helpful! 😊

[@Seminex222]

nice video!!! helpful, simple and good content not just for beginners watched some other videos of yours....and i have to say...after 11 years of shooting there are still things to learn (and some just to re-remember :D ) keep up the good work!

[@DustinLeroy]

As always an informative video Jake, really appreciate it and you definitely helped me become better. Subbed and Liked, keep it up.

[@EudoraPrice]

Thank you!!I start Tomorrow !❤

[@nigelhutt9921]

Great video, very concise and easy to understand. Would love to see a beginners guide on finding a repeatable anchor. Many thanks

[@zenmasterj9497]

Thanks Jake ,...I'm new to Archery and I love it!😮

[@stevehennessy3588]

Got my grandson a bow for Christmas. I should have watched this first before shooting the first time. at least i'll be ready for his next visit. Thanks!!!

[@seifer447]

This was quite informative on a lot of useful form tips. I appreciate the way you demonstrate and explain these and used an unfamiliar grip to give us a good beginner example. I definitely didn't know you needed a follow though.

[@sbanicgregurek]

Super helpful. Makes me realize how many mistakes I have been making for the first couple of days of shooting.

[@margoabdeen7408]

I agree, Redsnake. My hubby & I are picking our recurve bows back up 3 yrs later after life happened. We are basically relearning everything. Stance and hand grip have been a big challenge for me & if those 2 things don't feel right, nothing else seems to flow. Jake, I watched quite a few of your Form videos (thank you!). I would love to see a video soley 'focused' on correct stance options & how to place your hand grip when you have an elbow that seems to naturally turn inward when moving into full draw. Thank you for sharing your knowledge & skills, Jake!

[@IAmTheMattJ]

This is great. Thanks Jake. I’m a new owner of a compound bow and have no idea what I’m doing, so I’m glad to have stumbled across your KZbin channel.

[@gkseifert]

I am just about to get back into archery (after about 50 years) if the Samick Classic (Sage) package I ordered a couple of weeks back ever gets here. This is a great, and perfectly timed video for me. Thanks! Happy to see you have gotten the audio level up in this video! KZbin's ads have been much louder than your audio level in the past.

[@alexbarke246]

Been looking to get into archery recently it’s a hobby from my childhood I want to properly try and get good at. After watching a butt ton of KZbin videos I can say your basically the only archery Chanel that knows how to make concise and well paced KZbin videos, nice work man super useful

[@alexmelendez1179]

Thank you for the class! It helped me a lot. I took notes!

[@domrad90]

I used to shoot a recurve bow a bit. Wasn’t good but wasn’t bad. Then I started shooting a compound and got good. When I tried a recurve again while my compound bow is being restrung, I was embarrassed how much I forgot and how poor I shot. This video was a perfect refresher. I can’t wait to try again. Thanks.

[@greenstair]

Thank you!

[@scamperstephen4811]

Well presented mate cheers you have given me a couple of good ideas/ tips on teaching some of our new shooters

[@wildamardiana1499]

I am a begginer archer and I'm really happy found your channel, so I can learn more about barebow archery.

[@aldenfalkofficial]

Really want to start with this

[@tlsglenn9728]

Thank you. Very helpfull

[@mahirbaksh8712]

So simple and informative. I liked the video. Hoping to save money for my first ever bow really soon!

[@dolpin1920]

ty this was very helpful

[@digiver]

Thank you so much!

[@richardtilley6068]

I watched several videos before this and yours was great very informative and excellent safety tips , thanks so much. Just purchased a reasonably priced, bow with gear, nothing fancy. Now i can't wait to set up a target and try it.

[@word_trouble]

This is lovely. Just started a course last week.

[@leeneedham6443]

hi I just bought my 1st recurve bow can't wait to try it out . thanks for this video great help and we'll explained 👍

[@amanda-1678]

Great video, Just started in an archery club so this gave me good information that they don't teach out (They are too busy with the kids there than the older ones) so we just shoot and know how to stand, but they aren't really teaching much at all even tho we are paying for it :D So will show this video to a few over there!

[@hanani2088]

Thank you for sharing few good tips and reminder.. Gonna have archery training this Monday... Just can't wait for it! Hope it would be fun! Yeayy 😃😃😉

[@chemobile]

thank you so much .. I am new to this sport and your channel is the best inspiration for me. I get so much knowledge from your experience! .. thank you very much

[@tommygunnggg1127]

I jus kinda taught my, this helped me big time things I Didn't even know I was doing wrong, huge help thank you brother

[@jamalbenramadan9157]

Very helpful thanks for sharing your experience tips

[@90.anandsakpal35]

Thank you so much sir, your tips really helped a lot

[@Barrington275]

Hi, great video. Many years ago I took up archery with a local club. I was always given a right handed now to use but it turned out that I am left eye dominant so I was never very successful with my shooting. Now I am taking up the sport again but this time I have purchased a left handed now so it was great to see you instruct with a left handed one. I will be watching your videos from now on as this one is extremely helpful. Many thanks

[@carlray4809]

THANKS , I'VE BEEN SHOOTING ABOUT 3 MONTHS. I LOVE IT !

[@jimixjimix5097]

Hi Jake, as a new person not only to the sport of archery but also to your channel, I just want to say that I've just subscribed to a great source of professional knowledge base and I'm very grateful for what you have been doing for the community of archers. Also, as a former teacher, I appreciate your great teaching skills and high educational value you are presenting here. Truly great stuff. Makes me wanna go out and shoot some bow, but also implement the knowledge I already have from you. Like I said, the ability to share one's knowledge, skills and tips is a great talent and you do have a great talent and experience in sharing what you learned with us. Thank you for that. BTW, if you don't mind me asking, are you of an European, perhaps Polish, descent? Your surname is definitely Polish :) Many thanks and all the best from Warsaw, Poland.

[@Hrvoje_Gasparac]

Great video sir! Very beginner friendly! Ty

[@Aaravos-darkness]

Thanks so much mate I learned a lot

[@n.k.mgaming6613]

thanks for the tips , Jake ! yesterday i just bought my first recurved bow , and in the first day i have no idea how to shoot it and how it work , but after i watch this video , my bow shooting skill just blow away , Useful video !

[@elizabethmcfadden1630]

This is excellent! Thank you so much. As an adult trying to pick up archery later in life, resources for the basics can be hard to find. This is clear, knowledgeable, efficient guidence (that doesn't ramble!). Very much appreciated.

[@w4447]

Nice video from a beginner. You explained a lot. Thanks.

[@tsavy9921]

This is one of the best beginner videos I've seen all the tips are very helpful

[@jenniferthomas1502]

I got a bow and arrows for $60 and I really want it to be my new happiness. I don’t know where to start so I’m gonna subscribe to your channel.

[@its_buttah_babii]

I'm new to your channel & I'm very strongly interested in archery. Your video was simple & to the point. Thank you

[@williamkeck7378]

Good tips. I shot years ago and thinking about getting back in. Your tips will be very helpful if or when I do. Thanks. God bless and stay safe.

[@yirenglow4893]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@ChrisIhao]

I really like the approach to this; more specifically that this is done left handed. Great tutorial for people like me (newbies).

[@thetruechannel866]

Dude i just took up archery and these tips are really helpful thank you so much

[@victoriat3554]

This video is perfect. I have super new to archery but my 7 year old wants to do it. I can't afford to take him to get lessons right now so I plan on learning and teaching him. I've watched many videos and this one was so informative. Thanks.

[@picodegallo1959]

Thank you so much for this! I've been interested in archery for years. My wife, 2 daughters (9 and 11 years old), and I are finally going to check out a beginners class. Love your channel as a resource. I don't even know what to ask yet, though. Those ?'s will come, though.

[@bobjimenez4464]

Thanks Jake. I took two years off to let my shoulder heal and I need those shooting techniques again

[@archerready4689]

Thanks 😊 this video really helped me

[@christopherfranks478]

kudos going left handed to put you out of your comfort zone and on par with a novice. more teachers need to learn this. thanks!

[@epone3488]

I do trad archery (horesbow) and our bows are different, so is our technique. That said I love your advice for beginners, as it creates a solid foundation to progress from. Especially the letter T. (as a kid in the 70's we had the same poster on our field shed). The one thing I'd add from Saracen archery is to start very close to the target (in training saracen archery the distance is minimal for the beginer[ in fact it is truely a couple of feet, but a metre is a good modern compromise, bow weigh at #15-20 to start). Also with wooden arrows check the shaft as you re-quiver them. Fantastic resource!!!

[@user-df5so2nw9d]

I'm a left-handed guy. Your tutorial is very useful. Thanks . Video starts around 3:12.

[@mattbengtson1901]

Congrats on your two silvers doggie! I'm excited to learn what you can teach me. Let's Go!!

[@DaveInOroValley]

Awesome video thank you. Would like to see an addition to this video that I think will help new archers. Sighting and using both eyes vs. the typical close one eye to shoot type of habit. I did see this on another video and think it would be great to cover as well for us that are restarting the hobby.

[@markmoransr.1571]

AWESOME ND thorough

[@Redsnake7819]

This video has to be shown at every beginner session. I would add stance as the first tip. Well it comes with the T but to emphasize. Thank you Jake

[@tinahodgson312]

I love archery and i am a beginer and I will try you tips and hopefully I get one

[@brandongunn8796]

Thanks for the info,

[@randallkadish5663]

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@RAVENBOY986]

thanks mate

[@MurderHoboRPG]

Thanks.

[@1unsung971]

Really good instruction. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Great coaching. And well done on achieving two Olympic Silver medals. Wow!!!!

[@jonathanzgabay2415]

Thanks!

[@Or5mr]

Starting in archery at the moment, just bought my first recurved bow. Wish me luck.