1. Archers Must Straddle the Shooting Line

TARGET ARCHERY

The purpose of target archery is to hit the target, preferably the "gold", with a prescribed number of arrows shot from specified distances. This is called a round.

Basic Rules

1.  Archers must straddle the shooting line.

2.  The instructor signals the beginning of shooting an end.

3.  Archers must be 3 or more yards behind the shooting line when not
shooting.

4.  When a round requires shooting from several distances, begin
shooting from the greatest distance.

5.  An arrow leaving the bow is considered shot if the archer cannot
reach it with his bow.

6.  All shooting stops on the instructor's signal.

Scoring

1.  Scoring values are: gold - 9pts., red - 7pts., blue - 5pts.,
black - 3pts., white - 1pt.

2.  An arrow that cuts two colors is given the higher value.

3.  An arrow that passes through the scoring face so it is not
visible from the front counts 7pts.

4.  An arrow rebounding from the scoring face counts 7pts.

5.  An arrow in the petticoat has no scoring value.

Self Protection

1.  Check all tackle for cracks, frayed strings and imperfect arrows.

2.  Be properly equipped with a glove or tab and an arm guard. Wear
suitable clothing that does not interfere with shooting.

3.  Do not draw a bow without an arrow in it. Such a pull may cause
a bow to break.

4.  Make certain arrows are long enough.

Protection of Others.

1.  Nock the arrow only after the signal is given to shoot. Nock the
arrow only in the direction of the target.

2.  Straddle the shooting line to be sure all other archers are in
line.

3.  After shooting, remain behind the shooting line until a signal is
given to retrieve the arrows.

4.  Release an arrow only if you can see the unobstructed target and
a clear area behind it.

5.  Always be conscious of the possible danger of bows and arrows.
Treat them with respect and never leave equipment unguarded where
others can use it without caution.

ARCHERY TERMS

AIM - Any method used to point the arrow in the direction you want it to go.

ANCHOR - Consistent placement of the drawing hand to a position on the face.

mouth or jaw.

ARM GUARD - A piece of stiff material, usually leather, used to protect the bow

arm from the slap of the bow string upon release. It is worn on the inside of the forearm of the bow arm.

ARROW REST - The horizontal projection on the bow upon which the arrow

lies.

BACK - The part of the bow facing the target at full draw.

BOW - A device made of a piece of flexible material with a string connecting the

two ends, used to propel an arrow.

CANT - To tilt the bow left or right while at full draw.

CAST - The ability of a bow to propel an arrow a given distance.

CENTER SERVING - The material in the center of the bow string where the

arrow is nocked. Protects the string from wear.

COMPOUND BOW - A hand-held, hand-drawn bow that uses a pair of cables

and wheels to store more energy.

CREST - The colored bands around the shaft of the arrow which aid in its identification.

DRAW - To pull the bow string back. Also the distance the bow string is pulled

back.

DRAWWEIGHT - The energy in pounds needed to draw the bow 28 inches.

END - A set number of arrows that are shot before going to the target to score

and retrieve them.

FACE - The part of the bow facing the archer at full draw.

FINGERTAB - A flat piece of smooth material which protects the fingers of

the drawing hand.

FLETCHING - The feathers, plastic vanes or other devices attached to the

arrow shaft which stabilizes the flight of the arrow.

FOLLOWTHROUGH - Maintaining the motion of the upper body muscles

after releasing the string.

FULL DRAW - The position of the archer when the bowstring has been drawn

to the anchor point.

GROUP - To shoot arrows in a pattern. Or the pattern of arrows in the target.

HIT - An arrow that lands in the scoring area.

INDEX FEATHER - The odd colored feather that is on top of the arrow if it is

nocked properly.

LET DOWN - Returning from full draw to the un-drawn position with control

and not releasing the string.

LIMB - The upper and lower sections of the bow that do the work.

NOCK - To place the arrow in the string. Also the attachment to the rear end of

an arrow which is placed on the bow string and holds the arrow on the string.

NOCK LOCATOR - The mark or device that indicated where the arrow is to be

placed on the string.

PETTICOAT - Part of the target face outside the lowest scoring area. No score

is given if the arrow hits here.

POINT OF AIM - A system of aiming where the archer sights down to a spot

over the arrow point. In general, the closer the target the lower the point of aim and the farther the target the higher the point of aim.

RANGE - The area where shooting is done.

RELEASE - Relaxing the fingers and letting the string roll off the fingers.

ROUND - Shooting a number of ends at specified distances.

SERVING - An extra covering of thread or extra material wrapped around

the middle and ends of the string to reduce wear.

SHOOTING LINE - The line the archer straddles while releasing the arrows

in target archery.

SHAFT - The long section of the arrow that does not include the fletching and

the point.

THE STRING FINGERS - The first three fingers (index, middle, and ring) of the

drawing hand.

TACKLE - All the equipment used by archers.

TARGET FACE - The scoring area of the target.

TRAJECTORY - The arrow's path of flight.

VANE - Any fletching made of a material other than feathers, usually plastic.

REMOVING ARROWS FROM THE TARGET

Standing to the side of the target, place one hand on the target face next to the arrow, grip the arrow as close to the target as possible (touching the hand on the target face) and pull the arrow straight out. If you grip the arrow near the nock end, you can bend or break the arrow.

CLOSE UP OF BOW PARTS

ARROW

Nocking Point

Nocking Height

Serving

Compound Bow

String