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!