Archery - Rules

Archery is a popular sport and participants have to follow many rules. Some of these rules are listed below −

• Archers have to follow all the rules related to the equipment they are going to use in the game. The equipment should not consist of any accessories which may help them against their opponents.

• Archers have to shoot three arrows in two minutes and six arrows in four minutes.

• The participants can raise their bow only after receiving the signal.

• Participants cannot reshoot the arrows in any circumstances. If the arrow falls, misfires, or if the target falls or blew, then the arrows can be shot again in the given extra time.

• An archer will get the points even if the arrow hangs on the target or rebounds.

• Disqualification of archers can be done if the points are deducted

• Archers can be banned from the sport if they commit severe offenses, breach the rules, etc.

• Archers can appeal to the judge regarding the damaged equipment.

• Fellow shooters should be given enough space to shoot their arrows.

• Players have to stand with their legs on either side of the shooting line before shooting the arrow.

• Wait times can be reduced by shooting as many arrows as a player can.

• The bow should be kept on the rack after shooting all the arrows.

• All the rules related to the range must be followed

• Equipment should be inspected before starting shooting

• Running on the range is not allowed. Players can only walk.

• Shooting without an arrow is called a dry fire and players should not take this step.

• Arrows should be put in the quiver until the game starts

• Players should shoot arrows at the target in their lane.

• Players need to ensure that the line of fire is clear

• All types of bows can be used to play the game except crossbows.

• There should be a proper crest on the arrows which helps in determining its archer.

• Arrows should be shot after getting the signal

• If an arrow falls and cannot be reached by bow, it is considered as shot.

• Players are allowed to shoot only six arrows at the target. If an arrow is shot after that, the score of the lowest six is counted.

• The first arrow has to be shot from the longest distance. The distance of the next arrow should be shortened and this can be done up to the last arrow. The distance of the last arrow is the shortest.

• Scores are recorded from highest to lowest

• The diameter of the target is 122cm

• The colors of the bands from middle to outwards are gold, red, blue, black, and white.