The Intermediate Archer fills the resource gap. This book is intended for those archers who have taken their first steps by completing a beginner's course and are wondering where to go next. It is the answer to all of the intermediate archer's questions, such as how do they improve their technique, what sort of equipment should they buy, and what type of archery is right for them? Author Ben Hastings provides the information every intermediate archer needs. He covers archery types, bow types, other equipment and equipment maintenance, the anatomy of the bow, technique, competition, the mental side of archery, and more-all in this one concise yet complete guide. With this book, the intermediate archer can feel confident as they further improve and enhance their skills.

"Everything you need to know, from buying equipment to setting it up, shooting arrows and getting into the cycle of continuous improvement. A great resource for beginner to intermediate archers looking to move forward after an introductory course. Ben has been my coach since I switched from recurve to barebow with a fair amount of success, so I would recommend this book for those beginning on this journey." Karen Lott, Surrey Women's Barebow Champion.

Ben Hastings's interest in archery was piqued at a young age when he was allowed to string and unstring his elder brother's longbow. Ben now regularly shoots freestyle, barebow, and flatbow target archery. He is an Archery GB Level 2-licensed coach and has been coaching for several years. He is also a member and senior coach of Farnham Archers, one of the oldest archery clubs in England. Ben also started an after-school archery club at a local secondary school. He coaches beginner's courses and provides further coaching to all ages and abilities. His students range from beginner to Grand Master Bowman standard and have competed at almost all levels. He currently resides on the Surrey/Hampshire borders in the southwest of England.