Archery

Identify the parts of a bow.

Identify the parts of an arrow.

Name and explain the safety rules for archery.

Correctly and safely string a bow.

Describe and show how to use the following:

• a.

  Arm guard

• b.

  Finger tab or glove

• c.

  Quiver

• d.

  Bow sling

• e.

  String kisser

Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:

• a.

  The stance

• b.

  Nocking the arrow

• c.

  The draw

• d.

  The anchor

• e.

  The hold and aim

• f.

  The release

• g.

  The follow-through

Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?

Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:

• a.

  Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on

• b.

  Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on

Know and practice the archery safety rules.

Have the Archery Honor.

Explain the advantages to be found by the target archer in making use of the following equipment:

• a.

  Aluminum shaft target arrows

• b.

  Bow level

• c.

  Bow sight

• d.

  Bow sling

• e.

  Bow square

• f.

  Bow stabilizer(s)

• g.

  Clicker

• h.

  Flexible arrow plate

• i.

  Kisser button

• j.

  Plastic arrow fletching

• k.

  String peep

Explain what is meant by arrow spine.

Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's

• Manual:

  • a.

    Problem Correction

  • b.

    Advanced Shooting

  • c.

    Bow Tuning

Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:

• a.

  Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 200 points on a 23.6 inch (60 cm) target.

• b.

  Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 196.8 feet (50 meters) score 200 points on 48 inch (122 cm) target.

Review and practice the archery safety rules.