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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.

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Lalit Jain

NFAA National Champion · 2× USA Archery All-American · SDAA Vice-President · Certified Judge · Scoring & Events Manager, NFAA

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Beginner

March 10, 2026

How to Build Your First Archery Practice Routine

Learn how to structure your first archery practice sessions for maximum improvement. Lalit Jain shares a beginner's weekly training routine and key principles for rapid progress.

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Beginner

March 9, 2026

How to Release an Arrow

The release is the most misunderstood part of archery. Lalit Jain explains what a good release feels like, common mistakes, and how to develop a clean, consistent let-off.

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Beginner

March 8, 2026

Aiming Techniques for Beginner Archers

Learn how to aim in archery as a beginner. Lalit Jain explains the difference between instinctive aiming, gap shooting, and using a sight for recurve and compound archers.

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Beginner

March 7, 2026

How to Draw a Bow Correctly

Learn the correct way to draw a recurve or compound bow, including grip, draw elbow position, and how to engage your back muscles for a powerful, consistent shot.

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Beginner

March 6, 2026

How to Nock an Arrow Correctly

Learn how to properly nock an arrow to your bowstring, understand nocking point placement, and avoid the most common nocking mistakes beginners make.

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Beginner

March 5, 2026

Archery Safety Rules Every Beginner Must Know

Archery is safe when done correctly. Learn the essential safety rules every archer must follow on the range, including range commands, safe zones, and arrow handling.

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Beginner

March 4, 2026

Basic Archery Stance and Posture

Master the foundation of archery: stance and posture. Lalit Jain explains square stance, open stance, and how your body alignment affects every shot you take.

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Beginner

March 3, 2026

Archery Equipment Guide for Beginners

Learn what every archer needs: bows, arrows, quivers, arm guards, finger tabs, and sights. A complete archery equipment breakdown for beginners by Lalit Jain.

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Beginner

January 14, 2026

How to Find an Archery Club and Make the Most of It

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.

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Beginner

October 25, 2025

Introduction to Field Archery

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.

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Beginner

June 12, 2025

Understanding Archery Target Faces

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.

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