Episodes

  • Episode 160 - general thoughts on coaching NFAS news and more
    Nov 13 2026

    Welcome to this reflective episode where I talk about recentcoaching activity, the new NFAS proposals and how I’ve been a little disappointed in myself as I don’t seem to be putting out content that people are enjoying.Let me know what you think

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

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

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #archerypractice

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    26 mins
  • Episode 159 - Practice makes progress - 2 for 1
    Oct 26 2026

    Welcome to the second in the technique’s series. Theseepisodes are designed to be short description of practice methods you might adopt that you could listen to and then put into your training plan.

    The second is another walk back style method, but in it youare starting on the nearest shooting peg for the target and shooting 2 arrows before moving back. Hence the name 2 for 1, 2 arrows for or rather from 1 peg .Have a listen and let me know what you think. If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

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

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #archerpractice

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    6 mins
  • Gear review shooting gloves
    Oct 19 2026

    For the past few months, I have been trying out five different shooting gloves. Identifying the materials, comfort, fit on the hand and overall quality. I'm often asked what gloves work best and the goal was it identify ones that are inexpensive and might be good for beginners.It's not about whether a glove is better than a shooting tab, it's about which of the five gloves work better than others. They are all under £15 current (October 2026)There are 2 fabric gloves and 3 leather ones.The testing involved shooting them with a beginners recurve of 18lb draw weight, a 30lb White feather Sheerwater flatbow and my competition Blackbrook TDR 48lb recurve. The ones tested are listed below and the prices are shown based on Merlin Archery Website https://www.merlinarchery.co.uk/acces... • Bear Paw Mesh Glove £6.89• Grizzly Jim Signature Series All Weather Glove £9.89• Buck trail £9.89• Grizzly Jim Signature Series Deer Leather Glove £9.89• Grizzly Jim Signature Series Kangaroo Leather Glove £14.99Please note I am not sponsored by any retailer and the gloves were purchased by me (except for the deer skin which was a gift) for this test.If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on 0ffthearrowshelf@yahoo.co.uk or via the websiteoffthearrowshelf.com⁠ Most of all remember to enjoy your shooting and as always thanks for listening, watching and supporting.#barebow #bow #bows #arrows #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #srt #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #tradarchery #traditionalarchery #bowandarrow #bow #arrow #archeryfamily #recurve #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shootingplace #nfas

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    22 mins
  • 158 - Practice makes progress - walk back technique
    Oct 14 2026

    Welcome to the first in the technique’s series. These episodes are designed to be short description of practice methods you might adopt that you could listen to and then put into your training plan.

    The first is the walk back method. Have a listen and let meknow what you think. If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

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

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #archerpractice

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    7 mins
  • Episode 157 – Practice, Progress and Permanence
    Oct 5 2026

    Welcome to another episode and today I’ll provide a quickrundown of the past very busy weekend and discuss some feedback I’ve had from a listener on the concept that practice and how that impacts progress but also permanence

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

    If you have time check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf)Hopefully you will enjoy the content, and if you do, 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.

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching#archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery #traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #practice

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    20 mins
  • Episode 156 – club shoot and ideas for winter months
    Sep 28 2026

    In this episode I give a rundown on the club shoot along with some thoughts on the latest news from NFAS. I highlight some thoughts on a new series of mini episodes I am planning that could be run over the winter months

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an email on or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

    If you have time check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf)Hopefully you will enjoy the content, and if you do, 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.

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #targetpanic #shootinganxiety

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    27 mins
  • Episode 155 - Is it Target Panic or performance anxiety?
    Sep 12 2026

    Following on from the last episode I’ve explored thequestion in Episode 155 - Is it Target Panic or performance anxiety? Let me know what you think.

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

    If you have time check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf)Hopefully you will enjoy the content, and if you do, 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.

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #targetpanic #shootinganxiety #performanceanxiety

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    37 mins
  • Episode 154 – When Target panic hits, what can you do?
    Sep 2 2026

    What happens when target panic hits when at a competition? That’s the subject matter of this episode. At a recent shoot I was approached by an archer who was struggling and in this episode I go through the advice I gave.

    If you have any questions or queries you can drop me an emailon or via the website.

    If you enjoy this content then drop review or considerfollowing the podcast.

    If you have time check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@offthearrowshelf)Hopefully you will enjoy the content, and if you do, 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.

    #barebow #bow #arrow #fieldarchery #archerycoaching #archery #archerypodcast #coachingtip #archerylife #archer #bowsandarrow #traditionalarchery #offthearrowshelf #archeryfamily #tradarchery#traditionalarchery #flatbow #recurve #3Darchery #shooting #nfas #huntingtackle #targetpanic #shootinganxiety

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    25 mins