Archery

Archery

Of or pertaining to the skill of shooting arrows with a bow.

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crossbow

Sports; Archery

A crossbow is a short bow that is mounted on a stock. The bow is mounted horizontally on the stock. The stock has a trigger on it and pulling the trigger releases the arrow.

release aid

Sports; Archery

This is a device an archer uses, so that he / she is able, from a fully drawn position, to let go of the bowstring without loosening their fingers.

round

Sports; Archery

Shooting a predetermined number of arrows from different distances.

The Riser is another name for the handle. Risers are made of material, usually aluminum allows, which is both lightweight and strong. The riser joins the limbs together and it is also where most of ...

robin hood

Sports; Archery

A Robin Hood occurs when an archer is able to drive the tip of one arrow deep into the end of another arrow that is already in a targets bulls-eye. Neat Trick. The name comes from the legendary ...

safety zone

Sports; Archery

There is a safety zone around an archery shooting area. Spectators must remain approx. 65 feet (20 meters) from the sideline of the field and approx. 32 feet (10 meters) behind the shooting line.