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I’VE JUST SWITCHED TO COMPOUND ARCHERY AND NO ONE AT MY CLUB OR THE LOCAL AREA KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT THE DISCIPLINE, SO HOW DO I EXPAND MY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL WITH A COMPOUND BOW?

all need a helping hand sometimes; whether you are looking to improve your shooting form or correctly tune your equipment, making progress is easier when you have support. Traditionally this support comes from seasoned club members and coaches who are able to pass on their knowledge to less experienced archers, however when it comes to compound archery many shooters struggle to find the help they need. Over the years I have heard the same stories about coaches who lack compound experience or clubs that have only one or two compound archers, which invariably leaves shooters frustrated and with no idea of where to go for help. So what options do you have if you

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