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In-depth guides from beginner to elite, written by Lalit Jain — NFAA National Champion, 2× All-American, and certified coach at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center.
January 14, 2026
Finding an archery club or range is one of the most important steps for any new archer. Lalit Jain explains how to find a club, what to look for, and how to make the most of your membership.
Read Article →December 22, 2025
Proper bow maintenance keeps your equipment safe, consistent, and competition-ready. Lalit Jain covers string care, limb inspection, sight checks, and the maintenance schedule every archer needs.
Read Article →December 3, 2025
Head-to-head matchplay strategy for recurve archers. Lalit Jain explains momentum management, set system psychology, and shootoff preparation from experience at IWS Nîmes 2026.
Read Article →November 14, 2025
Modern archery training apps can transform how you log sessions, track progress, and identify performance trends. Lalit Jain reviews the best archery training apps available today.
Read Article →October 25, 2025
Field archery brings the challenge of unmarked distances and natural terrain. Lalit Jain introduces field archery for beginners considering their first NFAA field round event.
Read Article →October 2, 2025
The plunger button (pressure button) is a key component of competitive recurve setup. Lalit Jain explains what it does, how to install and adjust it, and how it affects arrow flight.
Read Article →September 8, 2025
Archery at the Olympic Games has a unique format unlike any other event. Lalit Jain breaks down Olympic archery qualification, the ranking round, set system, and what it takes to win gold.
Read Article →August 18, 2025
Indian archery has produced world-class talents at the Olympic and international level. Lalit Jain traces the development of Indian archery and its place in world competition today.
Read Article →July 28, 2025
Stabilizer systems are the most visible difference between a beginner recurve and an elite competition setup. Lalit Jain explains how stabilizers work, how to configure them, and how to tune your system.
Read Article →July 5, 2025
Back tension is the single most important technical concept in recurve and barebow archery. Lalit Jain breaks down what back tension means, how to feel it, and how to train it deliberately.
Read Article →June 12, 2025
Understanding target faces is essential for any archery competitor. Lalit Jain explains the different target face types used in NFAA, USA Archery, and 3D archery competitions.
Read Article →May 22, 2025
The Vegas Shoot is the world's richest and most celebrated indoor archery tournament. Lalit Jain, who competed at the 2022 Vegas Shoot, explains what makes this event special and how to prepare.
Read Article →These guides will get you far — but nothing beats one-on-one coaching. Train with an NFAA National Champion at the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center.
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