THE DARING SPORT OF ARCHERY🎯

HISTORY

• Dates back to approximately 2800 BC
• Roman Empire had its superiority because of the archers in their military
• Was continued to be practiced in England by royalty and general public
• The oldest continuing archery tournament are: the Ancient Scorton Arrow
• And the Royal Toxophilite Society was created to continue the sport

COMPETITIONS

• The National Archery in the Schools Program
• Offer competitions for archery teams in schools arounf the US
• States is at Penn State University for those around PA
• Nationals is held in Louisville, Kentucky
• Kentucky Exposition Center

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bow
• Arrows
• Target
• String
• Bow wax

11 Steps to Archery Success
1. Stance
2. Knock
3. Draw- Hand Set
4. Bow-Hand Set
5. Pre- Draw
6. Draw
7. Anchor
8. Aim
9. Shot Set-Up

11 Steps to Archery Success (continued)

10. Release
11. Follow Through/ Reflect

TIPS

• Bend your elbow SLIGHTLY so the string doesn't hit your arm
• Use 3 FINGERS when pulling back the string
• Make sure to "paint your face" when releasing the string
• Position of feet in stance & arrows position on nock
• What happens if you pull the string back for too long

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THANK YOU FOR WATCHING AND LISTENING!
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