Holy Spirit Archery Study Guide

Shooting at Different Distances/ Game Shooting

A. Clout shooting B. Moving targets C. Golf archery D. Tic- tac-toe E. Wand shooting

Skills/ Care of Equipment and Safety

A. Stringing and unstringing the bow and bow and arrow parts. B. Stance C. Grip D. Nocking E. Setting the hook F. Drawing G. Anchoring H. Aiming(1. Point of aim 2. Instinctive) I. Releasing J. Scoring

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Aiming- All methods of aiming can be broadly classified under two headings: 1. bare bow shooting 2.using aiming devices

Equiptment

2 types of bows: (a) a self bow- made entirely from one piece of material. The fiberglass bows that we used at school are an example of self bows. (b) laminated- made of several pieces of wood or other material glued together

Safety Rules 8.

A bow is designed and built to bend only one way, be careful not to string it backwards.

Scoring Rules

An arrow that cuts a line between two colors counts the higher value. An arrow that hits the petticoat has no scoring value. An arrow that passes through the scoring face so that it is not visible from the front shall count 7 points. If shot from more than 60 yards shall be 5 points. An arrow that rebounds from the scoring face, if witnessed, shall score as a pass-through

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Anchoring- Pulling the string to a consistently proper anchor point is of extreme importance. The best anchor point for sight shooting is under the chin. The string hand should be pulled back so that the index finger comes under the tip of the chin and nose each time, you will get a full draw each time and thus develop consistency

Safety Rules 5.

Be sure arrows are long enough. Never draw an arrow past the bow handle between string and belly.

Safety Rules 4.

Before shooting, check for cracks, chrystals, splinters, loose feathers, loose nocks or points, glue deposits, and for straightness. Do not shoot a damaged arrow.

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Bow Arm and Grip- It takes only fractions of an inch of bow movement to make many inches of error on the target at twenty yards and beyond. A poor release can be partially balanced out by having a steady bow arm and proper grip. The bow arm should be fully extended but not locked stiff at the elbow. Rather, the elbow should be turned outward to avoid being hit by the bowstring. The shoulder must be kept down and back. The whole arm should simulate a right-angle brace on a post and should be held just as steady.

Safety Rules 6.

Check the bow for cracks, splits, or scratches, and determine beforehand if there is danger of breakage.

Safety Rules 7.

Check the string before shooting for frays, broken strands, and loose serving.

Safety Rules 3.

Check to see that the distance between bow handle and string is proper.

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Concentrating- Closely related to aiming is the power of concentration. Concentration involves the ability to put out of your mind and thought things that are not directly related to shooting a bow. The archer must devote his/her entire power on concentration to the sight and center of the target. Think about form corrections between shots, not during the act of shooting.

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Drawing- Place the first three fingers of the right hand on the string, having the arrow nock between the first and second fingers. Position the fingers on the string so they grasp it as far to the tips as possible for comfort and safety. The string may be grasped at the first joint, not above, but it is better to have the string nearer the fingertips as this provides a smoother release. The fingers should form a hook and should be relaxed during the draw

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Follow-through- The purpose of a follow-through is to ensure the effectiveness of proper fundamentals up to that point. Follow-through means merely holding form for a short time after release.

Scoring

Gold-9 Red-7 Blue-5 Black-3 White-1 Petticoat-0(refer to number 20)

Safety Rules 2.

Limber a bow up with several short draws before pulling it to full draw.

Stringing the bow

Methods: 1. the pull-push method 2. step-in method

Safety Rules 10.

Never point an "armed" bow at a person.

Safety Rules 1.

Never release the bow string without an arrow on it. The shock may sometimes break the bow or the string.

Safety Rules 9.

Never shoot an arrow straight up into the air.

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Nocking- The act of putting the arrow on the string is also called nocking. To do this, place the bow in a horizontal position so the back of the left hand is pointing up. Take the arrow by the nock, hold it between the thumb and index finger of the right hand, and slide it across the arrow rest and string with the cock feather up. When the nock end of the arrow reaches the string, remove the index finger from it and reach around and under the string at the nocking point. The arrow may now be supported against the bow with the index finger of the bow hand until the draw is begun

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Relaxing- At full draw, you should make a conscious effort to relax. Releasing some of your breath may help you relax.

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Releasing- Releasing is the act of sending the arrow on its way. A great deal of energy is stored in the bow at full draw, and this energy must be directed with initial precision. The archer releases by relaxing the string fingers smoothly, allowing the string to slide over the ends of the glove. Before and after the string is released there should be no voluntary movements of the string hand, that is, the hand should not be snapped to the side, jerked back, or allowed to creep forward.

Ten Techniques of Target Archery 1.

Stance- Stand with the feeling of stability, but avoid stiffness. The feet, above shoulder-width apart, should straddle the shooting line with toes straight ahead. Weight should be evenly distributed, concentrated on neither one foot nor on the toes or heels. The knees and legs should be relaxed and straight; the abdomen should be held in, not allowed to droop forward; the chest should be up and the entire body in, good, erect posture. The stance should feel comfortable and relaxed. Stand at right angles to the target, the left side facing it, and the head turned toward the target.

Anchor Point

a definite spot on the face to which the index finger of the string hand must come consistently in drawing

Quivers

a holder for arrows 3 main kinds 1. ground quivers or stationary 2. back quivers 3.hip quivers

Quiver

a holder for arrows, three types: stationary at given ranges; ground, which is movable; and one worn on the belt of the archer, or on the shoulder(like Katniss Everdeen) :)

Instinctive

a method of shooting in which no formal aiming device is used

Tackle

an inclusive term for archery equiptment

Stringing

bracing the bow; securing string correctly in nocks

Arrow Rest

on some bows, a shelf on the side of the bow on which the arrow rests in drawing and holding

Head

point, tip, or pile of an arrow

Finger Tab

protection from the string; usually of leather, worn on the string fingers

Range

shooting distance

End

six arrows which are shot in sucession

Addressing the Target

standing ready for target shooting with the body at right angles to the target, feet straddling shooting line

Bow Arm

the arm, the hand of which holds the bow during shooting

Grouping

the clustering in close proximity of arrows that have been shot

Petticoat

the edge of the target face beyond the white ring

Cock Feather

the feather set at right angles to the arrow nock, generally of a different color from the hen feathers

Back

the flat of the bow; the side away from the string

Nock

the groove in the end of the arrow for the reception of the string; the groove at each end of the bow for the reception of the string; the reinforcements at each end of the bow; the act of placing the arrow on the sdtring

Shooting Line

the line that marks a specific distance on the range

Shaft

the main part of an arrow

Handle

the mid-section of the bow that the bow hand grips

Round

the name used to describe shooting a definite number of arrows at specific distances

Trajectory

the path the arrow describes in flight

Nocking Point

the point on the string at which the nock of the arrow should be placed

Pile

the pointed metal tip of the arrow

Draw

the pulling back of the bowstring; also the distance to which the string is drawn

Belly

the surface of the bow that faces the string; also called face

Weight

the total pull, measured in pounds, required to draw a bow the length of its arrow, of an arrow, actual weight in grains

Serving

the whipping or rapping of thread around the bow-string in the center which receives wear from nocking and drawing

Hit

to strike the target on its scoring surface

Brace

to string a bow,to put the string's eye into the bow's upper nock

Arm Guard

usually a leather protection worn on the lower bow arm to prevent string abrasions