Mathews: OK, back to the original question. Well not the answer of course, that would be too easy.[8D]If you go the traditional route, get a copy of Byron Ferguson's book, Become the Arrow. It will really get you off to a good start if you follow his method and stick to it. Like I said, shortdistances in the beginning. Tape your big X on the target and have at it. I never tried any of his training aids, like the drawing aids etc because I had already killed a lot of deer the 24 yearsbefore the book came out. But his book is really good. I was a self taught recurve guy with my form coming off the movies or pictures. I purchased another recurve a couple years ago and wanted to change to improve so I bought Byrons book. It's really good. If you take the time and do as he says, like not over shooting, concentrate yada yada yada..... you'll be way ahead of the game. AND, it'll stay with you. Good luck.