In this video I break down exactly how I train for archery competitions, and more importantly why I train the way I do. My comp season can swing from 70m right down to 18m, so my training has to cover a big range without overcomplicating it. Most of my shooting happens at home because my local club range here in Nelson is basically only open on a Saturday morning unless someone else with the key is there. So I’ve built a routine that lets me train consistently, get volume in, and still make it fit around full-time work and normal life. At home I’ve got two main setups: 18m behind the house (great when I want a bit of shelter) and 30m up the driveway. To make shorter distances carry over to longer rounds, I deliberately shoot a smaller face—40cm at 20m and 30m—often uphill on a slope, which forces me to aim harder and concentrate more. I’m also big on volume: if the weather’s okay I try to shoot every day, minimum 72 arrows (a full round), and sometimes I’ll shoot 22-arrow ends to build strength so six-arrow ends in competition feel easy. It’s not textbook coaching—just what I’ve tested that actually carries over on the line.