Archery: What is Archery?
Archery , the art of using a bow to shoot arrows at a target, is one of the oldest precision sports still practiced today. Its origins date back to prehistoric times when the bow and arrow were us ... Tags: bow and arrow olympic competition archery bowhunting field archery target archery www.quamut.com/quamut/archery/page/what_is_archery.html
Archery: History of Archery
The earliest records of archery can be traced back 15,000 years to the Aurignacians, who inhabited the area now known as Toulouse, France. In other parts of the world, ancient Egyptians and Asiati ... Tags: archery history of archery FITA www.quamut.com/quamut/archery/page/history_of_archery.html
Archery: 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 ... Tags: sight archery object of archery nocking the arrow repetition www.quamut.com/quamut/archery/page/object_of_archery.html
Archery: Archery Equipment
The appropriate equipment is essential for success in outdoor target archery. Though equipment styles and brands may vary among archers, the fundamentals of the bow and arrow remain constant among ... Tags: aluminum carbon target archery archery equipment recurve bow archery targets www.quamut.com/quamut/archery/page/archery_equipment.html
Archery: Archery Competition Formats
FITA recognizes several disciplines of archery, each of which requires different distances, rules, and equipment. This section explains two forms of outdoor competition: FITA competition: The outd ... Tags: Olympic competition olympics team sports archery archery competition FITA FITA competition www.quamut.com/quamut/archery/page/archery_competition_formats.html Copyright © 2008 Barnes & Noble, Inc. |