A Sport for Everyone
Begin

Archery is a sport in which everyone can be
involved with. Whether you are in a
wheelchair or standing, have two arms or
one, whether you have a disability or not,
archery is a sport that everyone can
participate!
Home
Back
Next

Equipment
◦ Parts of the traditional bow
◦ Parts of the compound bow
◦ Parts of the arrow




Safety
How to Shoot
Retrieving Arrows
Faces of Archery - Types of Shoots
Home
Back
Next

Bow
◦ Traditional Bows-Long Bow
and Recurve Bow
◦ Compound bow

Arrows
◦ Aluminum, carbon, wood,
fiberglass

Quiver
◦ Ground, hip, or bow




Tab/Glove/Release
Sight
Arm Guard
Target
Home
Back
Next
Home
Back
Next
Home
Back
Next
*
* The index feather/vane is always a different color from the
rest of the fletching to indicate which way the arrow goes on
the string.
Home
Back
Next
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST PRIORITY!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Home
Know and obey all range commands.
Keep your arrows in your quivers until told to shoot with
the “one whistle” command.
Always keep your arrows pointed down to the floor or at
the target.
Only aim and shoot at your target downrange.
If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground until you are
told to retrieve all your arrows.
Stand behind the waiting line when you are finished or
not shooting.
Be sure no one is behind you when removing your
arrows.
Walk back to the waiting line and return your arrows to
your quivers after retrieving them.
Never fire a bow without an arrow (dry fire).
Back
Next

Audio Cues:
◦ One whistle blast, step up to the shooting line
◦ Two whistle blasts, you may pick up your bow
◦ Three whistle blasts, retrieve arrows

Steps:
1. Stand square to the target
2. Nock the arrow on the string below the nock locator
3. Hold your bow arm out with your elbow slightly bent
and a loose grip
4. Use 3 fingers underneath the arrow and pull back to
the corner of your mouth
5. Aim down the arrow to the target
6. Release the string letting it slip from your fingers
Home
Back
Next
Home
Back
Next
Wait for 3 whistle blows!!
Make sure no one is behind you!!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Home
One person at a target at a time
Place your hand in a “V” around the arrow
With your dominant hand, grip the arrow as
close to the target as possible
Pull the arrow until it comes out
Place the arrow on the ground until all arrows
are pulled
Walk back with the points in your hand and
place arrows in quiver
Back
Next



Target Archery - indoor/outdoor shoot where all
archers stand on a line at the same distance and
shoot in the same direction
Field Archery -a challenge course where archery
targets are placed at different marked/unmarked
distances. Targets can be up hill, down hill or straight
ahead. Participants walk from target to target.
3-D Archery -Similar to target archery, 3-D archery
targets are on a challenge course. Distances are
unmarked. Targets are in the shape of game animals.
Home
Back
Next
What Do You Know About
Archery?
Test Your Knowledge with the Following Quiz
Question One
 Not everyone can participate in archery. Only people
who are able to walk can shoot.
 True
 False
Quiz
Home
Incorrect
 Sorry, you have not
selected the correct
answer. Please try again.
Quiz
Home
CORRECT!
 Congratulations! You
have answered the
question correctly.
Quiz
Home
Question 2





What part of the bow is marked by number 7?
Lower Limb
Nocking Point
Brass Doodad
Fletching
2
3
1
6
Quiz
Home
7
5
4
Incorrect
 Sorry, you have not
selected the correct
answer. Please try again.
Quiz
Home
CORRECT!
 Congratulations! You
have answered the
question correctly.
Quiz
Home
Question 3





Quiz
Home
What is equipment used in archery?
Bow, Stick, Elbow Guard
Knee Pads, Bow, Arrow
Arrow, Bow, Quiver
Release, Arrow, Bait
Incorrect
 Sorry, you have not
selected the correct
answer. Please try again.
Quiz
Home
CORRECT!
 Congratulations! You
have answered the
question correctly.
Quiz
Home
Question 4
 What type of shoot is on a challenge course where
the shooter walks from target to target. The targets
are in the shape of game animals.
 Target Archery
 3-D Archery
 Field Archery
 None of the above
Quiz
Home
Incorrect
 Sorry, you have not
selected the correct
answer. Please try again.
Quiz
Home
CORRECT!
 Congratulations! You
have answered the
question correctly.
Quiz
Home
Question 5
 When retrieving your arrows, you want to grab the
fletching and yank as hard as you can.
 True
 False
Quiz
Home
Incorrect
 Sorry, you have not
selected the correct
answer. Please try again.
Quiz
Home
CORRECT!
 Congratulations! You
have answered the
question correctly.
Quiz
Home







http://nasparchery.com/activea.asp
http://www.fieldarchery.org/index.cfm
http://www.learnarchery.com/basicarcheryinstru
ction9steps.html
http://www.mtsd-vt.org/mmsmhs/mhs/physed/studyguides/ARCHERY%20STU
DY%20GUIDE.htm
http://www.scouttroop511.com/dundee%20pic/d
scinc.basic.arrows.and.equipment.htm
http://www.worldarcherycenter.com/world_of_ar
chery.htm
http://www.worldclassoutdoors.com/newmexico
bowhunting.htm
END