Transcript National Archery in the Schools Program Shooting Tips

National Archery in the
Schools Program
Shooting Tips
Safety Tips
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Always listen to the archery range instructor.
Always inspect equipment for cracks or damage.
Observe courtesy and sportsmanship ideals.
Only approach the shooting line after hearing 2 whistle blasts.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until a whistle is blown one time to load your
bows and begin shooting.
6. Your arrows should always be pointed downrange while loading the bow.
7. Shoot only at the target directly in front of you.
8. Always look downrange and beyond the target to be sure that there are no
obstructions and the range is clear beyond the targets.
9. Shoot with one foot on each side of the shooting line.
10.Stop shooting immediately and set your bow down if there are five or more
whistle blasts.
11.Only approach the target after hearing 3 whistle and hearing the command to
walk to the targets.
12.Always carry arrows with one hand on the points and the other hand placed
around the shafts just below the fletching.
RANGE SET UP
SHOOTING LINE
WAITING LINE
TARGETS
TARGET LINE
NASP 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 re moving 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!
Whistle Signals for Archery Safety
2 whistle blasts:
Walk from the waiting line and get a
bow. Walk to the shooting line.
1 whistle blast:
Remove an arrow from the
quiver/stand and shoot.
3 whistle blasts:
Go get arrows
5 or more whistle blasts:
An emergency has occurred on the
range. Stop what you are doing, put
arrows in quiver/stand and return
bow to rack. Stand behind the
waiting line.
11 Steps to Archery Success
1. Stance
2. Nock Arrow
3. Drawing Hand Set
4. Bow Hand Set
5. Pre-Draw
6. Draw
7. Anchor
8. Aiming
9. Shot Set-up
10.Release
11.Follow-through
Step 1:
Stance
•Straddle the shooting line with one
foot on either side. Right-handed
shooters with left foot over the
shooting line, left-handed shooters
with right foot over the shooting line.
•Move the front foot (one closest to
the target) back till toes are even with
the mid-point of the back foot.
•Move front foot toward the target
until feet are shoulder width apart.
•Turn front foot toward the target.
•Rest the bow on your front foot/toe
until the shooting whistle command.
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Step 2:
Nock Arrow
•With the bow in your bow hand, grasp
the arrow at the nock with three fingers
of your drawing hand.
•Keep bow parallel to your body (brace it
on your leg if you want),
•Carry the arrow over the bow keeping
the arrow point down and away from all
archers.
•Snap the nock under the nock locator
with the different colored fletching
pointing away from the string.
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Step 3:
Drawing Hand Set
•With the bow at arm’s length
and pointed down, place the
first three fingers of the
drawing hand on the string
under the arrow nock.
•String should be at the joint
of the 1st and 3rd finger and
inside the joint of the middle
finger.
•Keep thumb pointing down,
back of the hand flat.
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Step 4:
Bow Hand Set
•Place hand in the bow grip with
meaty part of the thumb inside the
grip to the lifeline of your palm.
•The knuckles of the bow hand
should form a 30- to 45-degree
angle.
•Rotate your elbow down to the left
(right handed-opposite for left
handed).
•Bow hand should be relaxed –do
not hold tightly-bow will not fall out
of your hand
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Step 5:
Pre-Draw
•Start with bow arm hanging relaxed at
your side.
•Lift your arm allowing it to hinge at the
shoulder with drawing hand on un-drawn
bow.
•Drawing hand, arm and elbow should be
parallel to floor and slightly higher than
bow arm.
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Step 6:
Draw
•Pull or draw the string toward the right
side of your face (opposite for left handed
shooters).
•Rotate your hips and shoulder until your
elbow is slightly in front of the arrow line.
•You should feel the upper back muscles
being activated.
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Step 7:
Anchor
•Touch your index finger to
the corner of your mouth.
•Keep muscles active while
maintaining full draw.
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Step 8:
Aiming
•Align the arrow with the target while
keeping the muscles active.
•Your master eye is your rear sight and
needs to be consistent in location as it
relates to the anchor.
•Sighting is an alignment between your eye,
the string and your front site (the arrow or
some part of the bow riser).
•Allow the bow to move naturally.
•Be aware of the target and the sight.
•Keep your muscles active during the
sighting process.
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Step 9:
Shot Set-Up
•Reach your anchor and sight alignment.
•Create a slight movement from your
drawing shoulder and/or arm to the rear.
•Almost like a “shoulder shrug”.
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Step 10:
Release
•Relax your fingers and the back of your
hand in a single instant.
•Arm and back muscles remain active.
•Hint- the string may feel like it “falls off the
fingers”
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Step 11:
Follow-through
•At release, your drawing hand will move
rearward with your fingers relaxed.
•The thumb will end up touching or near
your drawing shoulder.
•The bow hand moves slightly forward,
down and left (right for left-handed
shooters).
•Bow should rock in your shooting hand.
•Reflect upon your shot and adjustments
needed for the next shot.
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Scoring an End (5 arrows shot in competition)
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Long bow
Recurve bow
Recurve bow
Archery accessories
Parts of an arrow
Shaft: The long spine of the arrow. Modern arrow shafts are
made of wood, fiberglass, aluminum, or carbon. The arrow,
regardless of shaft material, must have the correct stiffness to
match the bow. As an arrow is released, the shaft bends before
straightening in flight. Incorrect stiffness will cause the arrow to
fly erratically and inaccurately.
Fletching: The plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow. Fletching
creates wind drag and also can cause the arrow to spin similar to
a rifle bullet, providing stability and accuracy in flight. Fletching is
made up of three or more vanes or feathers. One of the feathers
will be a different color and is called the “cock” feather. The
remaining feathers are referred to as the “hen” feathers.
Arrowhead: The point of the arrow. Many different kinds of
arrow points are available, each with a different purpose and
advantage.
Nock: A slotted plastic tip located on the rear end of the arrow
that snaps onto the string and holds the arrow in position. There
is a certain point on the bowstring, called the “nocking point,”
where arrows are nocked. Fine tuning of this location, by moving
it up or down the bowstring, is usually required.
Common types of arrowheads
Bullet Point: Steel point used for target shooting and small game
hunting.
Blunt Point: Used for small game hunting and some types of
target shooting; made of steel, hard rubber, or plastic.
Field Point: Steel point used for target shooting and small game
hunting.
JUDO Point: Designed with spring arms attached to catch in
grass and leaves, preventing arrow loss; used for "stump"
shooting and small game hunting.
Fish Point: Long, barbed or spring-loaded arrowhead that spears
fish and secures them until landed with an attached line.
Broadhead: Used primarily for big game hunting. The number of
steel blades it contains may vary. The only arrowhead that may be
used for big game hunting is the broadhead. It must be solidly built
and always razor-sharp. Many states have laws governing the
minimum diameter and number of cutting edges of the broadhead
used to hunt big game.
Mechanical (Expandable) Blade
Broadhead:
Blades are retracted close to the ferrule
before the shot. Upon impact, the blades
expand to expose the cutting edges. These
are recommended for use only with bows
rated 50 pounds or more because most
require additional energy to open upon
penetration.
Broadhead safety and skills
Many archers’ injuries come from broadheads.
Broadheads must be kept razor-sharp for hunting, which creates a safety
problem if they are handled carelessly. To prevent injury: Use a special
wrench to screw on broadheads.
This device covers the blades while a broadhead is being tightened on an
arrow. If a wrench isn’t used, the slightest slip can cause a serious cut.
When sharpening broadheads, always stroke the blade away from your
hands and body.
Keep broadheads covered with a quiver while traveling to and from the field.
Many arrow injuries occur while loading or unloading equipment in vehicles.
While dressing bow-killed game, remember that the broadhead may remain
in the animal.
Use great caution until all parts of the broadhead have been found.