Mar 28, 2015
Compound Bows Recurve Bows
In class we use these
two types of bows
Unlike a recurve bow, a compound
doesn’t have nocks. A
compound uses cams and wheels
which are the source of arrow
speed.
Broadheads are razor sharp and are used strictly for hunting.
Field points, or target points, are used for competition and practice.
Arm guards
Finger tabs
quivers
Mechanical
Releases
Sights are helpful when
shooting a
compound bow. These
sights are equipped with fiber-
optic pins.
Arrow rests
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A compound bow at full
draw.
A properly aligned a
kisser button
(anchor point) and peep sight.
A properly nocked and rested arrow.
Standing with your side to the target, feet are shoulder width apart. The head is turned ¼ turn toward the target.
Placement of the arrow in shooting position on the bowstring. Lay the
arrow shaft on the arrow rest and place
the nock in the bowstring at the
serving. The cock feather is up. The arrow forms a 90* angle with
the bow.
Turn the bow perpendicular to the
ground. Using a three finger grip and the tips of the fingers; pull the
bowstring to an anchor point on the
face or head.
Placement of the draw hand at the cheek bone, the jaw bone, temple or some other comfortable
spot on the face or head. Once the anchor point is
established, do not change it, use it for every
shot. This will add consistency to your shots.
Following a motionless second at
the anchor point, relax the fingers on
the bowstring, allowing the string to roll off the fingertips.
Fingers remain at the anchor point as the
arrow flies to the target. Remain
motionless until the arrow has come to rest in the target.
Are you ready to test your Archery knowledge?
The name for all things archery.
Equipment
Stuff
Tackle
You can do this
This is used to protect the archer’s forearm.
Arm guard
Finger tab
Quiver
You can do this
This is used to protect the archer’s fingers when they release the string.
Arm guard
Finger tab
Quiver
You can do this
A receptacle designed to hold or carry arrows.
Guard
Quiver
Tabs
You can do this
The two feathers that are the same color on the arrow.
Cock
Fletching
Hen
You can do this
The one odd colored feather that helps align the arrow on the bow.
Cock
Fletching
Hen
You can do this
The center ring of the target.
Bullseye
End
Nock
You can do this
The area outside the last circle on the target; this area scores a hit but
does not score a point.
Bullseye
Crest
Petticoat
You can do this
The six arrows used for scoring purposes.
Crest
End
Tackle
You can do this
Standing with your side to the target, feet are shoulder width apart. The head is turned ¼ turn toward the
target.
Stance
Nocking
Draw
Anchor Point
Release
Follow Through
You can do this
Placement of the arrow in shooting position on the bowstring. Lay the arrow shaft on the arrow rest and place the nock in the bowstring at the serving. The cock feather
is up. The arrow forms a 90* angle with the bow.
Stance
Nocking
Draw
Anchor Point
Release
Follow Through
You can do this
Turn the bow perpendicular to the ground. Using a three finger grip and the tips of the
fingers; pull the bowstring to an anchor point on the face or head.
StanceNocking
DrawAnchor Point
ReleaseFollow Through
You can do this
Placement of the draw hand at the cheek bone, the jaw bone, temple or some other comfortable
spot on the face or head. Once this is established, do not change it, use it for every shot. This will
add consistency to your shots.
Stance
Nocking
Draw
Anchor Point
Release
Follow Through
You can do this
Following a motionless second at the anchor point, relax the fingers on the bowstring,
allowing the string to roll off the fingertips.
StanceNocking
DrawAnchor Point
ReleaseFollow Through
You can do this
Fingers remain at the anchor point as the arrow flies to the target. Remain motionless until the arrow has come to rest in the target,
of course.
StanceNocking
DrawAnchor Point
ReleaseFollow Through
You can do this
CONGRATULATIONS
You now know a lot about archery
Good Luck on your PE Archery Test!