Archery

In the ancient sport of Archery how to master the bow is a skill that not just anyone can perfect. The Archers Bows are an indispensable part of the sport. It helps an archer in properly aiming at the target and shooting the arrow.

If the bows are not proper then the archer will face difficulties in mounting the arrow. If the arrows are not properly mounted then the archer will have a difficult time shooting the target.

The archery bows that are commonly used in the sport are: the longbow, shortbow, flatbow, recurve bow, crossbow and compound bow. In Archery how to differentiate the bows and know what benefit each can acquire, is essential. For example, the Longbow, as the name suggests, is very long and is generally the height of the archer. In some cases it can even be taller.

The Flatbow has a wider limb and the cross section has a rectangular shape. A Shortbow is shorter in length, has a short range and is light weight. This bow was basically used for hunting. The crossbows has its limbs mounted horizontally rather than vertically.

Its design allows the archer to be more at ease while mounting the bow. Archery Recurve Bows are the only bows used at the Olympics. They are light weight and highly preferred by Olympic archers. These bows have a smoother draw due to Its curve forward design and Limb ends. A Compound archery bow, significantly reduces force which allows the archer to hold it more easily. These types of bows store energy.

Mastering archery how to develop concentration and techniques, also plays a major role for the archer. Maintaining the correct stance will assist in shooting correctly. The eye, body posture and the way the bow is held, must all be in line.

The archer will adopt either a sight or instinctive method of shooting the arrow. 

Mastering these techniques require a great deal of practice and dedication. Sight shooting, these days, is the more preferred method used by most archers.

When Firearms came into play it took the place of archery rather quickly due to the fact that they had a longer range, using them did not require as much training, no specialty skills were required to use them and they were more lethal.   

Archery, as we know it today, has become a popular sporting event creating the International Archery Federation which has set guidelines for the sport and equipment.

The creation of Archery bows are becoming more technically advanced but don't let that make you lose sight of the most important rule of all; be knowledgeable of the history and develop marksman type concentration and skills.

Courtesy of Manny Fernandez