How many types of bows are there in archery? The archery bow generally fits into 1 of the 4 main bow categories. These are recurve, compound, longbows, and crossbows. When getting into archery, there are a few directions you could take. Distinctions between the archery styles is important when learning the rules and acquiring the […]
Scoring points in archery is a matter of hitting the target. The center of the target is 10 points. Each concentric circle outside of the center is one less point. the scores go, 10x*, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Hitting the target outside of the last ring or missing […]
In addition to being fun, there are many beneficial effects we can gain from getting involved in the practice of archery. While some benefits are obvious, others are less so. Here are 7 benefits that can be gained through archery: coordination – Archery requires good hand-eye coordination. It builds our coordination by teaching our brain […]
There are many advantages to starting archery in a club or group setting.
Olympic archers display their skills by hitting their targets at 70 meters (229.66 feet) using a recurve bow.
A small but potentially important archery detail for accurately firing arrows is, which way should the arrow’s fletching be pointed? The simple answer is, the index vane, or odd colored vane (cock vane) should be pointed away from the riser facing you (as seen in the featured image). The other two will point towards the […]
Korean horseback archery dates back to the Goguryeo period. It was a widely practiced form of archery during the Joseon Dynasty. Mounted archers are a proud part of Korean heritage. Mounted archers are historically known as the “true soldiers” of Korea. Horseback archery was used extensively in warfare until the introduction of firearms in the […]
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The Mongolian draw is a technique used in archery that involves drawing the bowstring back with the thumb instead of your index finger or forefingers. Many who use this technique make use of a thumb ring that protects the thumb by displacing the pressure from the bowstring across the ring’s surface. To successfully use this […]
Archery is the practice of shooting arrows at a target with a bow. The target you’re aiming at can take various forms. It can be the center of the archery target (the “bullseye”) used in target archery, the torso of a hunted animal, or a soldier of an opposing army. The word archery is derived […]