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Archery - FAQs
Archery is one of the most popular sports in the world. It is also a part of the Olympics and many competitions are held in which men and women can take part to win medals. There are many questions which people may ask regarding archery and some of them are given below.
1. What steps shall we take to improve our shooting skills?
You need to practice a lot to become a perfect archer. You can adopt different ways of practicing the sport. You can start shooting at the target at the nearby range. After becoming an expert, you can increase the range and this should be done consistently. You can use different devices for practicing.
2. Is it necessary that archers should be strong?
An archer has to be strong enough to take part in a competition is a misconception. The reality is that archers should be strong enough to hold a bow and shoot the arrows as per the requirement. Archers have to use arrows of different sizes that they have to carry in a quiver.
3. Is archery a dangerous sport?
No! Archery is not a dangerous sport though it consists of sharp arrows but still, it is considered as one of the safest sports in the world. According to a study out of 2,000 participants, only one participant is injured.
4. Is any license needed to participate in the archery sport?
License may not be required but it depends on the country where you reside. If you belong to the USA, there is no need for any license. For having a bow and arrows. You may need a license if you want to use a bow and arrow for hunting.
5. Is there any effect of weather on archery?
The weather may affect your shooting style. If you live in a place where the weather is cold, your bow shoot may become slow. Cold weather also leads to the reduction in the speed of arrows as the air is dense. Bows and arrows are designed in such a way that they have the ability to curb the effect of weather up to a certain extent.
6. Do I need proper fitness to practice archery?
It is not required to have a good body shape and physical fitness. Upper and lower body strength is required for practice as you have to hold the bow and then pull the arrow and shoot it to the target. You will become stronger when you practice archery consistently.
7. How can I keep my bow and arrow safely when not in use?
You have to keep your bow and arrows on the rack mounted on the wall. The equipment should be kept at a place out of reach of the children. Do not store the bow in such a way that its weight is exerted on a single panel as the bow may get damaged. You can also have a bow and arrow case which will help in storing them.
8. Shall I open both eyes or close one of them while shooting?
If you close one eye and open the other, it is easy to shoot at the target. The eye that you will open for shooting is known as the dominant eye. If both eyes are open, it may cause confusion and you may miss the shot.
9. Arrows of which material is best?
Arrows made up of fiberglass or aluminum are considered best as their cost is low and have a long life. Arrows made up of aluminum have low weight and can be easily bent. Carbon arrows are a little expensive and best for tough shooting.
10. At which age shall children start practicing archery?
Children should start practicing archery when they are of 6 years or more. The children do not have much strength before this age to hold a bow and shoot arrows.
11. Which types of bows are considered best to practice archery?
Crossbows are considered as the best bows to practice archery. This bow is different from other types of bows like long bow and recurve bow which are used for traditional archery. Recurve and longbows are beautiful and you can see them in different movies.
The next comes the compound bows which are used for hunting. These bows are very strong and their main parts work with the help of a pulley system.
12. What kind of dress is required in tournaments or for practice?
If you want to choose a dress for a tournament, you will have to contact the organizer to know the dress code. If there is no dress code, then following instructions have to be followed that is provided by the National Field Archery Association −
Dress as per your comfort and also take the weather into account. Light clothes are best for the summer season and you can also go for sunglasses if the environment is full of sunlight.
Shoes with open toes should not be worn.
Clothes that provide a lot of relaxation should be avoided
Jeans and denim material are not allowed for females.
Females are not allowed to wear skirts that are too short
13. What is the lifetime of a bowstring?
The lifetime of a bowstring is 3 years but if you find any damage, you can go for an early replacement.
14. What distance shall I choose for shooting?
The average distance should be 20 yards especially if you are practicing for hunting. It is recommended to shoot from twice the distance so that you can shoot well in emergency situations. The average distance for the indoor practice lies between 20 and 32 yards. The best idea is to practice shooting from different distances to become an expert archer.
15. How much time is needed to shoot all six arrows?
Players have to shoot three arrows in two minutes and six arrows in four minutes.
16. What happens if rules are breached?
Players may be penalized and even be banned.
17. Who governs archery in the UK?
Archery in the UK is governed by the Grand National Archery Society.
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