NASP Archery Fundamentals Quiz

Archery Lesson Summary

• The first step in positioning for shooting is to straddle the shooting line and bring both feet together, then take a half step back with the target leg.
• The second step is to simulate knocking the arrow from the quiver, ensuring the arrow is parallel to the ground and the point faces the target at all times.
• The third step involves setting the drawing hand by hooking the archer's groove on the bowstring with three fingers and keeping the back of the drawing hand flat.
• The next step is to set the bow hand, ensuring it is relaxed with flexible fingers and the knuckle at a 30 to 45-degree angle.
• Pre-draw involves raising both hands forward with the bow arm and drawing arm relaxed down, followed by smoothly pulling the string towards the anchor point.
• To protect the forearm from the bowstring, archers are taught to rotate the elbow down and away from the bowstring.
• The aim involves using three reference points: string alignment, looking through or beyond the string at the point of the arrow, and putting the point of the arrow on the target.
• Shot setup, the ninth step, focuses on getting the mind off the target while aiming, which is crucial for a successful shot.
• Students are encouraged to repeat the steps of shot setup to reinforce the process: stance, knock, draw hand set, bow hand set, pre-draw, draw, anchor, aim, and shot setup.
• Shot execution is not explicitly mentioned in the text, although it is a crucial step following shot setup in the archery process.
• The lesson emphasizes the importance of proper stance, hand positioning, and mental focus in achieving accuracy and consistency in archery.
• Throughout the lesson, the instructor uses creative techniques, such as pretending to use a quiver, to help students understand and remember the steps without being distracted by the bows and arrows.