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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.
May 2, 2025
Archery technology has advanced dramatically in recent years. Lalit Jain reviews how smart apps, shot analyzers, and video tools are changing how archers train and compete today.
Read Article →April 10, 2025
Sight tape calculation is one of the most important technical skills for competitive recurve archers. Lalit Jain explains how to create, verify, and use a sight tape for outdoor distances.
Read Article →March 18, 2025
The South Asian Archery Championship is one of the region's most prestigious competitions. Lalit Jain, a Silver Medalist at the 2018 championship, gives an insider's perspective on the event.
Read Article →February 25, 2025
Advanced mental skills for archery: how elite athletes manage pressure, control attention, build resilience, and perform at their best when the stakes are highest. By Lalit Jain.
Read Article →February 5, 2025
Learn how to run a club-level archery tournament from start to finish. Lalit Jain covers registration, range setup, scoring systems, and result publication for event organizers.
Read Article →January 10, 2025
Ianseo is the most widely used electronic scoring system in competitive archery. Lalit Jain, who administers Ianseo for NFAA national events, explains how it works for coaches and competitors.
Read Article →December 5, 2024
The Indoor World Series is archery's most prestigious indoor circuit. Lalit Jain, who competed at Nîmes 2026, explains what the IWS is, how to qualify, and what to expect competing on the world stage.
Read Article →November 15, 2024
Coaching youth archers is both rewarding and technically demanding. Lalit Jain shares approaches for introducing archery to young athletes and developing their skills effectively.
Read Article →October 25, 2024
Learn to read wind for outdoor archery: how to assess wind speed and direction, how much to compensate at various distances, and how elite archers make the right call under pressure.
Read Article →October 5, 2024
Peaking for a major archery competition requires careful planning of your training load, rest, and mental preparation. Lalit Jain explains how to time your peak for national-level events.
Read Article →September 14, 2024
Collegiate archery is one of the fastest growing sports in American universities. Lalit Jain, former collegiate archery graduate assistant at Mount Marty University, explains how to compete.
Read Article →August 25, 2024
Learn how USA Archery's athlete ranking system works, how points are earned at sanctioned tournaments, and what rankings mean for team selection and national championships.
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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