Object of Archery

The object of archery is more complex than just shooting at a target. In fact, the best archers do not focus on aim but on repetition. If correct technique is used, the archer will control every movement in the shooting sequence perfectly, from nocking the arrow (placing the arrow on the string) to releasing the shot, and then be able to repeat those exact movements in every shot. The result will be arrows that land in the same area of the target. This is known as a group. Once an archer has mastered grouping his arrows consistently at a given distance, he can easily adjust the sight—the device that allows him to visually pinpoint his target—so that the arrows group in the center of the target.