Author Archives: Tahric Finn

Archery Tag: A Fun and Exciting Twist on Archery

Archery tag is a fun and exciting sport that is growing in popularity. It is somewhat similar to dodgeball, but arrows are used instead of balls. In this blog post, we will discuss the rules of archery tag and how to play the game. We will also discuss some of the benefits of archery tag […]

How to Fire a Bow in 6 Easy Steps

For those new to archery, the process of firing a bow can seem daunting. However, with a little practice and patience, anyone can master the basics of this centuries-old sport. Below, we’ll walk you through the six steps necessary to fire a bow correctly. 1. While holding onto the bow with your non-dominant hand Stand […]

Types of Archery Bows

How many types of bows are there in archery? The archery bow generally fits into 1 of the 4 main bow categories. These are recurve, compound, longbows, and crossbows. When getting into archery, there are a few directions you could take. Distinctions between the archery styles is important when learning the rules and acquiring the […]

How is archery scored?

Scoring points in archery is a matter of hitting the target. The center of the target is 10 points. Each concentric circle outside of the center is one less point. the scores go, 10x*, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Hitting the target outside of the last ring or missing […]

How to get into archery

There are many advantages to starting archery in a club or group setting.

Olympic archery distance

Olympic archers display their skills by hitting their targets at 70 meters (229.66 feet) using a recurve bow.

Korean Horseback Archery

Korean horseback archery dates back to the Goguryeo period. It was a widely practiced form of archery during the Joseon Dynasty. Mounted archers are a proud part of Korean heritage. Mounted archers are historically known as the “true soldiers” of Korea. Horseback archery was used extensively in warfare until the introduction of firearms in the […]

How to use a Mongolian draw to fire a bow

The Mongolian draw is a technique used in archery that involves drawing the bowstring back with the thumb instead of your index finger or forefingers. Many who use this technique make use of a thumb ring that protects the thumb by displacing the pressure from the bowstring across the ring’s surface. To successfully use this […]

What is archery?

Archery is the practice of shooting arrows at a target with a bow. The target you’re aiming at can take various forms.  It can be the center of the archery target (the “bullseye”) used in target archery, the torso of a hunted animal, or a soldier of an opposing army. The word archery is derived […]

Which country’s national sport is archery?

Unlike Olympic-style archery where spectators are silent as the archer stands on the shooting line, spectators and competitors sing songs, dance, cheer and jeer the shooter as he lines up for his shot as well as after the target is hit or missed.