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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.
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 →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 →July 18, 2024
Learn effective archery training drills to improve groupings, consistency, and competition scores. Lalit Jain shares drills used by national-level archers to build repeatable precision.
Read Article →June 28, 2024
Nutrition and fitness are often overlooked by archers, but they make a measurable difference in performance. Lalit Jain covers archery-specific training, diet, and recovery strategies.
Read Article →June 8, 2024
Target panic is the most feared problem in archery. Lalit Jain explains what causes it, the warning signs to catch it early, and the proven protocol to overcome it completely.
Read Article →May 18, 2024
The clicker is one of the most powerful tools in Olympic recurve archery. Lalit Jain explains what a clicker is, how to install and train with it, and when you're ready to use one.
Read Article →April 28, 2024
Anchor points are the foundation of consistency in archery. Lalit Jain explains what an anchor point is, how to set yours, and why it must be identical on every single shot.
Read Article →April 12, 2024
Master breath control in archery to reduce arrow movement at full draw and manage competition nerves. Lalit Jain explains the optimal breathing cycle for competitive archers.
Read Article →March 25, 2024
Identify and correct the most common archery form errors: bow arm collapse, chicken winging, plucking, gripping, and target panic. Diagnosed from arrow groupings by Lalit Jain.
Read Article →March 5, 2024
Indoor and outdoor archery require different equipment, technique, and mental approach. Lalit Jain breaks down the key differences and how to transition between the two.
Read Article →February 15, 2024
NFAA, World Archery, Vegas scoring, 3D — archery has many scoring systems. Lalit Jain explains each one so you understand exactly how competitions are scored.
Read Article →January 28, 2024
The mental game separates good archers from great ones. Lalit Jain shares mental training strategies used by elite archers to perform under pressure at national competitions.
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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