Well, practice is good, but proper practice is better. All the practice in the world won't help much if your doing it wrong and your bow doesn't fit you.

First you need to make sure your bow fits you right. I don't know where it was purchased, but if it was from a shop they should be able to help getting it set up for you.

And you don't need all the fancy equipment you see the guys on here use. Some of these guys must have pretty decent incomes because I have a full time job and can't afford some of this stuff. Decent 3 pin sights and a good rest will get the job done. You don't need fancy 100 dollar sights and expensive drop a ways rests. And make sure your release fits you as well.

Quality arrows are important, if faced between the choice of cheap carbons and aluminums I say pick aluminums. They are better arrows for the money and have better spine choices, especially for low powered set ups. Easton Jazz arrows are better than most of the 50-60 dollar carbons on the market in my opinion.

If you want to spend money on something, spend it on lessons. Join a youth archery league or something along those lines. Even a few individual lessons would be a great start. Some shops will start you out for nothing if you get the bow from them.

This sounds mean, but having your Uncle " Billy Bob" help you out is great, unless he has poor form, has too long of a draw length and draws 10 lbs more than he should. In that case he may be doing you more harm than good. It's much easier to learn how to do it correctly from the get go then it is to get rid of bad habits later on down the road.

My opinion anyway

Paul