ARCHERY

Archery is the art, sport,

practice, or skill of using
a bow to shoot arrows.
The word comes from
the Latin arcus.
Historically, archery has
been used for hunting
and combat. In modern
times, it is mainly a
competitive sport and
recreational activity.
 Archery

– is the use of a stringed bow to propel arrows towards a target – is thought

to go back thousands of years – possibly even as far as the stone age of
20,000 BC – with bows and arrows used by numerous peoples over the
millennia as a means of hunting and warfare. From the ancient Egyptians to
the Shang dynasty of China (1766-1027 BC), Attila the Hun’s hordes to the
great civilizations of the Assyrians, Persians and Pathians, archery was
widely utilized.
The need to master archery – for huntsmen and soldiers
alike – inevitably led to practicing the art, which in turn
led to organized tournaments, the first recorded event of
which took place in Finsbury in England in 1583 and
included 3000 participants.
 The development of guns caused archery to lose its
appeal on the battlefield, but it remained popular as a
pastime and regular competitions were held in various
countries. Archery was first included as an Olympic sport
in 1900 for men and 1904 for women – one of the earliest
sports for female competitors – and then in 1908 and
1920, then dropping out for a few decades before being
reintroduced in 1972, since then, it has been a mainstay
of the Games.
 Players & Equipment

While clearly, only one archer holds a bow at once,

both individual and team competitions are undertaken.
Archers must, of course, have a bow, which is
described by the World Archery Federation (WAF) as
“an instrument consisting of a handle (grip), riser (no
shoot-through type) and two flexible limbs each
ending in a tip with a string nock.”
The bowstring may have any number of strands as long
as it fits the bow, and an adjustable arrow rest and a bow
sight may also be used. There is little restriction over the
types of arrows used, other than those that may cause
undue damage to targets, though the maximum diameter
of the arrow shaft should not exceed 9.3mm and the
diameter of the tips should not exceed 9.4mm. The
athletes’ arrows should all be marked with his or her
name or initials on the shaft and all arrows used by a
competitor in a particular round (or “end”) should be
identical.
 Finger protection (including tape or gloves) may be used, as are
chest protectors, arm guards and other such accessories that
offer no explicit advantage other than of a protective or comfort-
enhancing nature.

The target itself varies in size –those used in Olympic archery

events measure 122cm in diameter – but all contain 10 concentric
rings which represent the different scoring sectors. The outermost
two rings (called one ring and two ring) are white, three and four
are black, five and six are blue, seven and eight are red and nine
and ten – the innermost rings – are gold. Ten ring also has an
inner ring (known as “inner 10” or “X ring”) which is sometimes
used to decide ties.
 Scoring
Scoring in archery is very simple:
you just add up the number of points
based on where your arrows hit the
target. The highest score for a single
arrow is 10 for hitting the inner gold
ring, while the least (for hitting the
outer white ring) is one point. Arrows
missing the target altogether do not
score at all.
In Olympic competition athletes must shoot 72 arrows
in 12 phases, with the overall cumulative score
deciding their ranking. They then go into a head to
head knockout competition where they must simply
score more than their opponent. Tournaments vary in
format and the number of arrows competitors must
shoot and the distance to the target.
 Winning the Game

As mentioned it would depend on the specifics of the

tournament in which the archer is competing, but in an
archery competition the winner is either the person who
has the highest cumulative total score after a set number
of arrows, or the one who has successfully overcome all
opponents faced in a knockout scenario.
In the event of a tied score the archer with the highest
number of 10s (including inner 10s) is declared the
victor. If that number is also equal the one with the
greater number of inner 10s is the winner. Alternatively
– or subsequently – a shoot-off can be used to separate
the competitors who have tied.
 Rules of Archery

1. Archers must adhere to all official rules in terms of the

equipment they use in the performance of their sport, with the
main emphasis being on them using no equipment or
accessories that would give an unfair advantage over an
opponent.

2.The maximum time permitted to shoot an end of three arrows is

two minutes, and four minutes for an end of six arrows.
3. Athletes may not raise the bow arm until the signal to start
is given and penalties can be given – in the form of points
forfeits – if the bow is drawn after the official practice has
been closed.

4. An arrow cannot be re-shot under any circumstances. The

arrow may be considered not to have been shot if it falls from
the bow or misfires, or if the target blows or falls over. Extra time
would be given in such circumstances.
5. An arrow that rebounds or hangs from the target will still score
based on the mark it makes on the target face. Arrows that stick
– Robin Hood-style – in the nock of another shall score the same
as the arrow in which they are embedded.

6. Athletes can be disqualified, have points deducted or

be banned from competition for various breaches of
rules, based on the severity of the offence.
7. If equipment is damaged, appeals can be made to
the judge for such equipment to be replaced or fixed,
and any time allowances will be at the judge’s
discretion.
 What does 3 whistles mean in archery?

Three Blasts - "Walk forward and get your arrows." Four or More
Blasts (series of blasts) — "STOP SHOOTING Immediately and
put your arrows in your quiver."Archery Range Procedures.
Stand behind the waiting line until you hear 2 whistles or
“Archers to the shooting line" Pick up your bow and straddle the
shooting line.
 What are the four whistle commands in archery?

ARCHERY RANGE WHISTLE COMMANDS

1. One Whistle Blast – nock your arrow and begin shooting

2. Two Whistle Blasts – archers may proceed to the Shooting
Line and take correct stance
3.Three Whistle Blasts – walk forward and safely retrieve your
arrows
4. Five or More Whistle Blasts (series of whistle blasts) – STOP
SHOOTING IMMEDIATLEY and place arrows in quiver
 ARCHERY RANGE PROCEDURES

1. Wait behind the Waiting Line until you hear Two Whistle
Blasts or an instructor calls archers to the Shooting Line.

2. After you are called to the Shooting Line, you may pick up
your bow and straddle the shooting line.

3. Keep your arrows in your quiver until you hear One

Whistle Blast or instructed to begin shooting.
4. After you have shot all of your arrows, step back from
Shooting Line, set your bow on the rack, and
wait behind the Waiting Line.

5. After everyone has complete their round of shooting and

has repositioned themselves behind the Waiting Line, the
instructor will sound the Three Whistle Blast or instruct
archers to walk forward to retrieve arrows and stop at the
Target Line.
 PULLING YOUR ARROWS

1.Typically two archers will use the same target simultaneously.

Following the appropriate instruction, two archers may
approach the target and pull their arrows.

2. Each archer should stand on their side of the target,

and make sure that no one is standing behind you.
3. Pull your arrows out one at a time, and place them safely in your
quiver.

4. After you have safely pulled your arrows, you may return to
the Waiting Line.
 Object of the Game

COMPETITIVE ARCHERY – is archery that involves

archers aiming arrows at a target – has various forms,
but all have the same aim: to shoot your arrows as
close to the center of the target as possible. In the
Olympics competitors aim at a target from a distance of
70 meters, and rounds include a ranking round where
the overall scores determine the athletes’ rankings prior
to a head to head elimination format.
 TRAINING MATRIX IN ARCHERY
(2 Days Period, Weekend Only)

FRIDAY >>>>>> 2:00 – 5:00 PM > Skills Development

a. Bow Training Workouts - (1 set with 10 seconds interval)
b. Warm up and form shooting at 10- 20 meters distance
5:00 – 6:30 PM > Physical Fitness Development
a. Brisk walking / easy jogging (2-5 rounds )
b. Cool down ( One Routine)
8:30 PM – 5:00AM > Relax Enjoy Sleeping Time , (REST)
Saturday >>> 6:30 – 7:30 AM - Archery Calisthenics (1 routine)
- Bow Training Workouts (1 set)
7:30 – 10:00 AM - Practice Shooting at 30 Meters Distance
10:00- 12:00 AM - Practice Shooting at 40 Meters Distance
1:00 – 5:00 PM - Practice Shooting at 50 Meters Distance
5:00 – 6:30 PM - Physical Fitness Development
- Jogging/Cool down

8:30 PM – 5:00 AM - Relax Enjoy Sleeping Time (REST)

Sunday>>> 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM - Archery Calisthenics (1 routine)
- Bow Training Workouts (1 set)
- 7:30 AM – 12:00 NN - Practice Shooting at 60 and 70 Meters Distance
- 12:00 NN ONWARDS – Cool Down, REST….HOME SWEET HOME
 TRAINING DESIGN IN ARCHERY

A.SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

1. Bow Training Workouts: (10 Seconds Interval)

a. Pull and pull > 10
b. Push and Push > 10
c. Push and Pull > 10
d. Pre Aim > 15-20 Seconds
e. Full Draw > 15-20 Seconds
f. Back Full Draw > 15-20
g. Up And Down Left And Right Arm > 20-30
h. Side right/left > 10-15
2. Warm-up and Form Shooting at 10-20 meters Distance
3. Practice Shooting With Scoring At 30, 40, 50 and 60 Meters Distance
for Girls and 30, 50, 60 and 70 Meters Distance for Boys.
4. Skills Performance Evaluation (Coach/ Trainer) Changes on Practice
Shooting Schedules may vary.
Others: Equipment Maintenance / Bow Alignment / Bow String Making
B. PHYSICAL FITNESS DEVELOPMENT :
1. Archery Calisthenics
2. Warm-up and Cool down exercises
3. Brisk Walking and Jogging

C. PERSONALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT :

1. Discipline Based Training
2. Instilling Cleanliness and Orderliness
3. Develops Sportsmanship, Camaraderie and Courtesy
Encourage Determination, Dedication and Humility
THANK YOU SO MUCH….

ARCHERY
Prepared by:

XAMRAFEL L. CASTAÑETO
Teacher-II
SAN NICOLAS NATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOL