ARCHERY STUDY GUIDE



ARCHERY STUDY GUIDE

Terminology:

|Anchor Point |Spot on archer's face which the drawing hand comes to on the draw (chin, nose, corner of mouth) |

|Arm Guard |Device attached to the inside of the forearm to protect it from being hit by the string on the release |

|Back |The side of the bow that faces away from the archer |

|Belly |The side of the bow that faces the archer |

|Broadhead |Type of arrow tip used for hunting larger animals |

|Compound |Type of bow using pulleys to decrease the weight at full draw |

|Draw |Pulling the bowstring back into the anchor position |

|Field Tip |Type of arrow tip used for target shooting, also called target points |

|Grouping |Arrows that are in approximately the same place on the target |

|Index Feather |The arrow feather that is a different color, should face away from the bow when nocking |

|Nock |Placing the arrow on the string, the part of the arrow that sets on the string |

|Overdraw |When the tip of the arrow passes the handle of the bow |

|Quiver |Device used to hold and protect arrows |

|Recurve |Type of bow that is strung opposite of the curvature of the limbs |

|Release |Technique used to let go of the bowstring & arrow, should be smooth and a continuation of the draw |

|Rest |Where the arrow is placed on the bow handle when nocking |

|Serving |The thread wrapped around the bowstring that prevents fraying, where the arrow is nocked |

|Weight |How much force is needed to draw back the bowstring |

SHOOTING SEQUENCE-

1.Stance

2. Nock

3. Set draw hand

4. Set bow hand

5. Pre-draw

6. Draw

7. Anchor

8. Aim

9. Shot set up

10. Release

11. Follow through/Reflect

Archery Safety Guidelines:

*The choice to not follow all guidelines will result in expulsion from the archery unit. Grade will reflect this.

1. Inspect your equipment:

• Bowstring

• Serving

• Bow and handle

• Arrows

• Nocks

2. Attire

• Avoid baggy shirts and sleeves and chest pockets with buttons

• Be aware of necklaces and pins.

• Tie back long hair.

• Arm guards and finger tabs are strongly recommended.

3. Signals

• TWO whistle blast GET BOW

• ONE whistle blast SHOOT

• THREE whistle blasts GO GET ARROW.

• FIVE or More emergency put bow back and return to safety line.

4. Nocking your Arrow

• Nock arrow with arrow pointed at ground or target.

• If arrow falls off arrow rest, restart the shot, rather than attempting to replace the arrow at full draw.

• Nock arrow only when your shooting group has moved to the designated area.

5. Shooting

• Learn to shoot without holding the arrow on the bow with your index finger.

• Use only the designated number of arrows for your end.

• Keep arrows in the "quiver" until time to shoot.

• Always shoot arrows at the target.

• Shoot only at your target.

• Never distract any person who is getting ready to shoot or is shooting.

6. After Shooting

• Place your bow on the rack and return to safety line

• Wait for whistle command then Retrieve arrows

• Walk to and from target.

• Carry arrow points down.

• Use the correct technique when pulling arrows out of the target.

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Equipment:

• Bows

1. Types

a. Compound (a pulley system decreases the weight at full draw, not legal for olympic competition)

b. Recurve (weight of the bow increases with the draw, bow must be strung and unstrung for each use)

2. Components

a. Belly & Back

b. Nock

c. String

d. Rest

e. Silencers

f. Sights

3. Selection

a. Usage

b. Cost

• Arrows

1. Shafts

a. Wood (Lightweight, memory, least durable, inexpensive,)

b. Fiberglass (Heavy, memory, more durable but will crack, expensive)

c. Aluminum ( Heavier, no memory, will bend & break, more expensive)

d. Carbon (Lightweight, memory, unbreakable, costly)

2. Tips

a. Broadheads (hunting large game)

b. Blunt heads (hunting small game)

c. Target Points (target shooting)

3. Fletching

a. Feathers

b. Plastic Vanes

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