Archery

What are the physical benefits to be obtained from archery?

• finger dexterity

• arm strength

• shoulder strength

• back strength

What are the two main factors an archer must consider in his/her choice of a bow?

• color of the bow

• weight of the bow

• length of the bow

• cost of the bow

What is “the draw weight” of a bow?

• how long the bow is

• how much the bow weighs

• what kind of pictures the bow can draw

• the amount of weight in pounds one would have to attach to a bowstring to bend an immobilized bow a certain amount

What basic pieces of equipment are needed to get started in archery?

• bow

• arrows

• quiver

• all of the above

What is the first step of the ten steps in shooting a bow and arrow?

• aim

• stance

• anchor

• release

True or False: A good archer keeps his/her body and arm tense and rigid at all

• true

• false

What do beginning archers need to do before they begin to practice archery?

• select the right equipment

• start shooting immediately

• learn the proper techniques

• never practice

Should you ever shoot an arrow straight up into the air?

• Yes

• No

Why is concentration so important in archery?

• concentration is not needed in archery

• concentration is only needed when you are first starting to learn archery

• the ability to concentrate often makes the difference between excellent and average performance

• all of the above

What does “follow-through” mean in archery?

• jumping up and down after you shoot

• follow-through means to hold your stance for a few seconds after releasing the arrow

• stretching after you shoot your arrow

• sitting down after you shoot your arrow