B.E.S.T. method

(essential training points):

TSSA coach explanation

Kisik Lee summary

B.E.S.T. method handout

KSL Shot Cycle weblink

KSL SPT weblink

Coach Jim Whites BEST method series

Full 5 series link

Part One: Basics at the Beginning

   associated documents:

    BEST Handout -also above

Part two: Setting Goals and Mapping a Training Plan

   associated documents:

    Goal Setting

    Daily Training Log

Part three Form

Part four the shot set-up

Part five execution of the shot

• Anchor Point
• Archery Gear/Bow diagrams
• Arrow Pattern-Left? Right?High? Low?
• Breathing
• Back muscle versus arm pull
• B.E.S.T. Method tips with a compound bow by Coach Jim Pruitte
• Compensating for shooting in windy conditions
• Dress code, NAA regulation for Tournaments
• Equipment costs
• Home Practice suggestions
• Point gain using "fat" arrows indoors
• RANGE RULES
• Rules for NAA sanctioned Tournament
• Scoring in a tournament-procedure
• Scoring-value of the colored rings
• Selecting Beginner Equipment
• String Height-Brace Height
• Tackle Box contents
• Tournament Prep
• Tournament equipment inspection guideline, NAA
• Gaining Confidence
• Visualization
• Warm-up exercises

Resources

• Achievement levels; score /distance: Adult (Senior Training Program)
• Achievement levels;score/distance: JOAD (youth program)
• Determining JOAD division/category to enter for competition
• Distance/Face Size specifics for Adult & Youth, indoor & outdoor

• Boy Scout Archery Merit Badge Requirements