Archery Study Guide

Bow A device made of a piece of flexible material with a string connecting the two ends, used to propel an arrow. Aim Any method used to point the arrow in the directions you want it to go. Anchor Consistent placement of the drawing hand to a position on the face, mouth or jaw. Arrow A straight, slender rod, usually fletched and tipped, that is the projectile shot from a bow. Cam The wheel or pulley on the end of compound bow's limb used to provide let-off and power. They may be round or elliptical shape Dry Fire -- The releasing of a bowstring when at full draw without an arrow attached. This event may cause the bow to break or splinter in the limbs. Fletching The feathers, plastic vanes or other devices attached to the arrow shaft, which stabilize the flight of an arrow. Index Fletching The feather or vane set at right angles to the slot in the arrow nock (also called the cock feather. Nock To place the arrow on the string. Also the attachment to the rear end of an arrow, which is placed on the bowstring and holds the arrow on the string. Quiver A container that holds arrows conveniently while hunting and/or shooting. There are several types for different uses and preferences: back quiver, bow quiver, hip quiver, pocket quiver, shoulder quiver and solo quiver are the most common. Release Letting go of the string to shoot an arrow. Stance The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Parts of the Bow

Parts of the Arrow

11 Steps to Archery Success 1. Stance 2. Nock 3. Draw Hand Set 4. Bow Hand Set 5. Pre-Draw 6. Draw 7. Anchor 8. Aim 9. Shot Set-Up 10. Release 11. Follow-through/Reflect

Whistle Commands
2 Blasts Archers may walk to the shooting line 1 Blast Archers may load their bows and begin shooting 3 Blasts Archers may walk to the target line to retrieve arrows 5 or More Blasts = STOP SHOOTING! Return arrows to the quiver

Archery Range Rules

1. Know and obey all range commands and instructors. 2. Always keep your arrows in your quivers until told to shoot with the one whistle command. 3. Only use the arrows your instructor gave you. Remember what they look like. 4. Always keep your arrows pointed down to the floor or at the target. 5. Only aim and shoot at your target downrange. 6. If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground until you are told to retrieve all your arrows. 7. Always walk on the archery range. 8. Always be courteous to the shooter next to you. 9. Stand behind the waiting line when you are finished or not shooting. 10. Only one archer may retrieve their arrows from the target at a time. 11. Be sure no one is behind you when removing your arrows. 12. Walk back to the waiting line and return your arrows to your quivers after retrieving them. 13. SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST PRIORITY!