How to Be Good at Archery

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Search the internet for clubs in your local area.

   It can be dangerous to take up archery if you have not been trained properly or do not know technique.
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   Step 2: Ask to borrow a bow from the club/ team.

   They will help you find an appropriate draw weight and size of the bow. ,,, Turn the bow to the side and notch the arrow.
   
   Once a bow has been given to you, place an appropriate size arrow on the string before placing your index finger above the arrow, and the middle and ring finger beneath, only holding on with the distal phalanx, leaving the small finger away.
   
   Arrows must be as long as your arm, reaching down to about an inch (2.5cm) past your thumb.
   
   Be sure to put the arrow on the arrow rest if your bow is equipped with one. , This may affect where your arrow goes. , Draw back so that the tip of the string is on the tip of your nose and your hand under your jawbone.
   
   You can draw back the arrow to whatever spot on your face you feel most comfortable with.
   
   Preferably, your chin, cheek, or jawbone notch. ,, You should be able to look down the shaft of the arrow, but always be looking at where you want your arrow to go.
   
   If the arrow is not in the center, then adjust the sight, following the arrow.
   
   For example, the arrow is too far right so move your sight to the right. , When the red spot is on the middle, release, sliding your fingers away. , Watch the arrow wend its way to target and hope that you hit it. , If you persevere, perhaps one day you will be an Olympic champion (or at least be pretty good)!
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   Step 3: Before you begin

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   Step 4: warm up

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   Step 5: for you could pull a muscle and hurt yourself.

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   Step 6: Put on an armguard and finger guard on to protect your arm and fingers

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   Step 7: never do archery without these.

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   Step 8: Place the arrow correctly.

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   Step 9: Take note of what the wind is doing.

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    Step 10: Turn the bow back to its vertical position.

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    Step 11: Hold the string between three fingers.

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    Step 12: Look at the sight.

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    Step 13: Release the arrow.

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    Step 14: Let go of the string.

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    Step 15: Practice a lot and enter many team competitions.

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