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AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T04:24:40Z

71.103.178.79: /* About the Author */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

To place an arrow on the bowstring. The attachment to the rear of an arrow which is placed on the bowstring and holds the arrow on the string.

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
To allow the string to leave the fingers.

The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Movement of the drawing hand and arm after the release.

Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark's father "Bill" was a National Champion and 2-time World Champion. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery - Advanced (General Conference)/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:48:47Z

71.103.178.79: /* i. Kisser button */

=Archery, Advanced=
{{honor_header|2|1976|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}
==1. Have the Archery Honor.==
The answer book entry for the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation/Archery|Archery]] honor can be found in the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation|Recreation]] chapter of this wikibook.

==2. Explain the advantages to be found by the target archer in making use of the following equipment:==
===a. Aluminum shaft target arrows===
Aluminum can be made straighter than wood because it does not have a grain and is more durable. However, at the time this honor was written, carbon arrows had not hit the archery scene. Carbon is considered to be more durable than aluminum.

There are 4 types of arrow shafts: Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, carbon.

The carbon arrows are preferred by top archers for their ability to stay straight to .001% straightness. Aluminum arrows were considered best until the mid 1980's.

===b. Bow level===
A bow level is like any other level. It is a bubble telling you when you have reached a complete verticle or horizontal plane. Bow levels were designed to let the archer know when the bow was straight up and down. These, however, are not allowed in Olympic competition.

===c. Bow sight===
This is a mechanical device that allows you to aim. It has the ability to adjust for windage (left and right) or elevation (up and down). It is only effective if the archer is shooting the same way every single time. Otherwise, it is useless.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. Bow square===
This is a tool that clips onto the string and aligns with the arrow rest to allow you to place the nocking point on the correct spot on the sting.

===f. Bow stabilizer(s)===
This is a rod or combination of rods that extend out from the bow to be used for the elimination of torque. They vary in length and weight. While most stabilizers all do the same thing, each archer has their preference based on the stability of the shot.

===g. Clicker===
A mechanical device, usually metal, mounted on the window of the bow used to tell the archer that they are at a full draw by making a "click" sound.

===h. Flexible arrow plate===
This is an arrow rest which can be adjusted further or closer to the bow, further or closer to the archer and moves out of the way as the arrow passes through the bow allowing for a cleaner shot.

===i. Kisser button===
A small protrusion placed on the bowsting as an additional reference point. Touchess the archers lips, teeth or nose at full draw.

The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

===j. Plastic arrow fletching===
Although nothing flies like the feather God created, plastic feathers or "vanes" can be made exactly the same because they are made from a mold. Getting feathers to match by weight and size is difficult on one arrow and even harder to match a dozen. Vanes are more durable and not succeptable to weather conditions.

===k. String peep===
An aperture in a small round piece of plastic or metal which is set between the strands of a string above the nocking point to sight through and in line with the bow sight.

This is small ring or loop mounted on the string for the eye to look through while sighting. This is one of the items not allowed in Olympic competition.

==3. Explain what is meant by arrow spine.==
The arrow's resistance to bending classified by hanging a 2lb weight at the center of an arrow resting on two supporting points 26" apart, and measuring the amount of the bend.

The weight and flexibility of the shaft and it's relationship to the weight of the bow.

The arrow spine should be matched to the weight of the bow. Spines that are too heavy come out of the bow sluggishly when shot by a light weight bow. Spines that are too weak come out flexing and tweaking as they leave a bow that is too strong.

==4. Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's Manual:==
*'''a. Problem Correction'''
Hitting your arm. Incorrect stress on the release fingers, etc.
*'''b. Advanced Shooting'''
Absolute stillness from the point of release to arrow clearance and the effect body alignment has on this process.
*'''c. Bow Tuning'''
To adjust the arrow rest, pressure button, string height and nocking point height to achieve good arrow flight out of the bow.

How the arrow clears the bow. Eliminating "nock high", "nock low", left or right clearance problems.

Reading these chapters is lengthy but worth while to perfect your shooting.

==5. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 200 points on a 23.6 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 196.8 feet (50 meters) score 200 points on 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

==6. Review and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery - Advanced (General Conference)/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:47:21Z

71.103.178.79: /* k. String peep */

=Archery, Advanced=
{{honor_header|2|1976|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}
==1. Have the Archery Honor.==
The answer book entry for the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation/Archery|Archery]] honor can be found in the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation|Recreation]] chapter of this wikibook.

==2. Explain the advantages to be found by the target archer in making use of the following equipment:==
===a. Aluminum shaft target arrows===
Aluminum can be made straighter than wood because it does not have a grain and is more durable. However, at the time this honor was written, carbon arrows had not hit the archery scene. Carbon is considered to be more durable than aluminum.

There are 4 types of arrow shafts: Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, carbon.

The carbon arrows are preferred by top archers for their ability to stay straight to .001% straightness. Aluminum arrows were considered best until the mid 1980's.

===b. Bow level===
A bow level is like any other level. It is a bubble telling you when you have reached a complete verticle or horizontal plane. Bow levels were designed to let the archer know when the bow was straight up and down. These, however, are not allowed in Olympic competition.

===c. Bow sight===
This is a mechanical device that allows you to aim. It has the ability to adjust for windage (left and right) or elevation (up and down). It is only effective if the archer is shooting the same way every single time. Otherwise, it is useless.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. Bow square===
This is a tool that clips onto the string and aligns with the arrow rest to allow you to place the nocking point on the correct spot on the sting.

===f. Bow stabilizer(s)===
This is a rod or combination of rods that extend out from the bow to be used for the elimination of torque. They vary in length and weight. While most stabilizers all do the same thing, each archer has their preference based on the stability of the shot.

===g. Clicker===
A mechanical device, usually metal, mounted on the window of the bow used to tell the archer that they are at a full draw by making a "click" sound.

===h. Flexible arrow plate===
This is an arrow rest which can be adjusted further or closer to the bow, further or closer to the archer and moves out of the way as the arrow passes through the bow allowing for a cleaner shot.

===i. Kisser button===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

===j. Plastic arrow fletching===
Although nothing flies like the feather God created, plastic feathers or "vanes" can be made exactly the same because they are made from a mold. Getting feathers to match by weight and size is difficult on one arrow and even harder to match a dozen. Vanes are more durable and not succeptable to weather conditions.

===k. String peep===
An aperture in a small round piece of plastic or metal which is set between the strands of a string above the nocking point to sight through and in line with the bow sight.

This is small ring or loop mounted on the string for the eye to look through while sighting. This is one of the items not allowed in Olympic competition.

==3. Explain what is meant by arrow spine.==
The arrow's resistance to bending classified by hanging a 2lb weight at the center of an arrow resting on two supporting points 26" apart, and measuring the amount of the bend.

The weight and flexibility of the shaft and it's relationship to the weight of the bow.

The arrow spine should be matched to the weight of the bow. Spines that are too heavy come out of the bow sluggishly when shot by a light weight bow. Spines that are too weak come out flexing and tweaking as they leave a bow that is too strong.

==4. Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's Manual:==
*'''a. Problem Correction'''
Hitting your arm. Incorrect stress on the release fingers, etc.
*'''b. Advanced Shooting'''
Absolute stillness from the point of release to arrow clearance and the effect body alignment has on this process.
*'''c. Bow Tuning'''
To adjust the arrow rest, pressure button, string height and nocking point height to achieve good arrow flight out of the bow.

How the arrow clears the bow. Eliminating "nock high", "nock low", left or right clearance problems.

Reading these chapters is lengthy but worth while to perfect your shooting.

==5. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 200 points on a 23.6 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 196.8 feet (50 meters) score 200 points on 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

==6. Review and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery - Advanced (General Conference)/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:45:23Z

71.103.178.79: /* 4. Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's Manual: */

=Archery, Advanced=
{{honor_header|2|1976|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}
==1. Have the Archery Honor.==
The answer book entry for the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation/Archery|Archery]] honor can be found in the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation|Recreation]] chapter of this wikibook.

==2. Explain the advantages to be found by the target archer in making use of the following equipment:==
===a. Aluminum shaft target arrows===
Aluminum can be made straighter than wood because it does not have a grain and is more durable. However, at the time this honor was written, carbon arrows had not hit the archery scene. Carbon is considered to be more durable than aluminum.

There are 4 types of arrow shafts: Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, carbon.

The carbon arrows are preferred by top archers for their ability to stay straight to .001% straightness. Aluminum arrows were considered best until the mid 1980's.

===b. Bow level===
A bow level is like any other level. It is a bubble telling you when you have reached a complete verticle or horizontal plane. Bow levels were designed to let the archer know when the bow was straight up and down. These, however, are not allowed in Olympic competition.

===c. Bow sight===
This is a mechanical device that allows you to aim. It has the ability to adjust for windage (left and right) or elevation (up and down). It is only effective if the archer is shooting the same way every single time. Otherwise, it is useless.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. Bow square===
This is a tool that clips onto the string and aligns with the arrow rest to allow you to place the nocking point on the correct spot on the sting.

===f. Bow stabilizer(s)===
This is a rod or combination of rods that extend out from the bow to be used for the elimination of torque. They vary in length and weight. While most stabilizers all do the same thing, each archer has their preference based on the stability of the shot.

===g. Clicker===
A mechanical device, usually metal, mounted on the window of the bow used to tell the archer that they are at a full draw by making a "click" sound.

===h. Flexible arrow plate===
This is an arrow rest which can be adjusted further or closer to the bow, further or closer to the archer and moves out of the way as the arrow passes through the bow allowing for a cleaner shot.

===i. Kisser button===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

===j. Plastic arrow fletching===
Although nothing flies like the feather God created, plastic feathers or "vanes" can be made exactly the same because they are made from a mold. Getting feathers to match by weight and size is difficult on one arrow and even harder to match a dozen. Vanes are more durable and not succeptable to weather conditions.

===k. String peep===
This is small ring or loop mounted on the string for the eye to look through while sighting. This is one of the items not allowed in Olympic competition.

==3. Explain what is meant by arrow spine.==
The arrow's resistance to bending classified by hanging a 2lb weight at the center of an arrow resting on two supporting points 26" apart, and measuring the amount of the bend.

The weight and flexibility of the shaft and it's relationship to the weight of the bow.

The arrow spine should be matched to the weight of the bow. Spines that are too heavy come out of the bow sluggishly when shot by a light weight bow. Spines that are too weak come out flexing and tweaking as they leave a bow that is too strong.

==4. Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's Manual:==
*'''a. Problem Correction'''
Hitting your arm. Incorrect stress on the release fingers, etc.
*'''b. Advanced Shooting'''
Absolute stillness from the point of release to arrow clearance and the effect body alignment has on this process.
*'''c. Bow Tuning'''
To adjust the arrow rest, pressure button, string height and nocking point height to achieve good arrow flight out of the bow.

How the arrow clears the bow. Eliminating "nock high", "nock low", left or right clearance problems.

Reading these chapters is lengthy but worth while to perfect your shooting.

==5. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 200 points on a 23.6 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 196.8 feet (50 meters) score 200 points on 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

==6. Review and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery - Advanced (General Conference)/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:42:10Z

71.103.178.79: /* 3. Explain what is meant by arrow spine. */

=Archery, Advanced=
{{honor_header|2|1976|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}
==1. Have the Archery Honor.==
The answer book entry for the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation/Archery|Archery]] honor can be found in the [[Adventist Youth Honors Answer Book/Recreation|Recreation]] chapter of this wikibook.

==2. Explain the advantages to be found by the target archer in making use of the following equipment:==
===a. Aluminum shaft target arrows===
Aluminum can be made straighter than wood because it does not have a grain and is more durable. However, at the time this honor was written, carbon arrows had not hit the archery scene. Carbon is considered to be more durable than aluminum.

There are 4 types of arrow shafts: Wood, fiberglass, aluminum, carbon.

The carbon arrows are preferred by top archers for their ability to stay straight to .001% straightness. Aluminum arrows were considered best until the mid 1980's.

===b. Bow level===
A bow level is like any other level. It is a bubble telling you when you have reached a complete verticle or horizontal plane. Bow levels were designed to let the archer know when the bow was straight up and down. These, however, are not allowed in Olympic competition.

===c. Bow sight===
This is a mechanical device that allows you to aim. It has the ability to adjust for windage (left and right) or elevation (up and down). It is only effective if the archer is shooting the same way every single time. Otherwise, it is useless.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. Bow square===
This is a tool that clips onto the string and aligns with the arrow rest to allow you to place the nocking point on the correct spot on the sting.

===f. Bow stabilizer(s)===
This is a rod or combination of rods that extend out from the bow to be used for the elimination of torque. They vary in length and weight. While most stabilizers all do the same thing, each archer has their preference based on the stability of the shot.

===g. Clicker===
A mechanical device, usually metal, mounted on the window of the bow used to tell the archer that they are at a full draw by making a "click" sound.

===h. Flexible arrow plate===
This is an arrow rest which can be adjusted further or closer to the bow, further or closer to the archer and moves out of the way as the arrow passes through the bow allowing for a cleaner shot.

===i. Kisser button===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

===j. Plastic arrow fletching===
Although nothing flies like the feather God created, plastic feathers or "vanes" can be made exactly the same because they are made from a mold. Getting feathers to match by weight and size is difficult on one arrow and even harder to match a dozen. Vanes are more durable and not succeptable to weather conditions.

===k. String peep===
This is small ring or loop mounted on the string for the eye to look through while sighting. This is one of the items not allowed in Olympic competition.

==3. Explain what is meant by arrow spine.==
The arrow's resistance to bending classified by hanging a 2lb weight at the center of an arrow resting on two supporting points 26" apart, and measuring the amount of the bend.

The weight and flexibility of the shaft and it's relationship to the weight of the bow.

The arrow spine should be matched to the weight of the bow. Spines that are too heavy come out of the bow sluggishly when shot by a light weight bow. Spines that are too weak come out flexing and tweaking as they leave a bow that is too strong.

==4. Read the following chapters in The National Archery Association Instructor's Manual:==
*'''a. Problem Correction'''
Hitting your arm. Incorrect stress on the release fingers, etc.
*'''b. Advanced Shooting'''
Absolute stillness from the point of release to arrow clearance and the effect body alignment has on this process.
*'''c. Bow Tuning'''
How the arrow clears the bow. Eliminating "nock high", "nock low", left or right clearance problems.

Reading these chapters is lengthy but worth while to perfect your shooting.

==5. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 200 points on a 23.6 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 196.8 feet (50 meters) score 200 points on 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

==6. Review and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:39:13Z

71.103.178.79: /* g. The follow-through */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

To place an arrow on the bowstring. The attachment to the rear of an arrow which is placed on the bowstring and holds the arrow on the string.

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
To allow the string to leave the fingers.

The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Movement of the drawing hand and arm after the release.

Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:38:13Z

71.103.178.79: /* f. The release */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

To place an arrow on the bowstring. The attachment to the rear of an arrow which is placed on the bowstring and holds the arrow on the string.

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
To allow the string to leave the fingers.

The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:36:58Z

71.103.178.79: /* b. Nocking the arrow */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

To place an arrow on the bowstring. The attachment to the rear of an arrow which is placed on the bowstring and holds the arrow on the string.

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:35:24Z

71.103.178.79: /* a. The stance */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
The position of the feet and body assumed when addressing the target.

Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:34:18Z

71.103.178.79: /* d. The anchor */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
A combination of points to which the bowstring and/or the index finger of the drawing hand are drawn to on the face and neck.

There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-05-01T03:32:35Z

71.103.178.79: /* e. The hold and aim */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
To superimpose a sight pin on the center of a target or, when not using a sight, the placement of the tip of the arrow on a particular point for a given distance.

Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
The material for this chapter was provided by Mark West, owner and operator of [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with his "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting a single arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-04-29T16:47:47Z

71.103.178.79: /* About the Author */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
This chapter was written by Mark West, who owns and operates [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in programs with their "Gospel Archery" sharpshooting team. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting an arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons with a single arrow, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]

AY Honors/Archery/Answer Key

2006-04-29T16:46:34Z

71.103.178.79: /* About the Author */

=Archery=
{{honor_header|1|1945|Recreation General Conference 2001 Edition}}

==1. Identify the parts of a bow.==
Handle, riser, arrow rest, upper limb, lower limb, belly, back, window, recurve, bow nock, string loop, string, serving, kisser button, nocking point, brace height or fist mele, sight, sling.

Diagram pending

==2. Identify the parts of an arrow.==
Nock, index, index or "cock" feather, hen feathers, shaft, spine, crest, point-tip-pile.

Diagram pending

==3. Name and explain the safety rules for archery.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==4. Correctly and safely string a bow.==
There are three basic ways of stringing and unstringing a bow.

Step through, Push Pull, Using a bow Stringer

==5. Describe and show how to use the following:==
===a. Arm guard===
Hitting your arm is one of the unpleasantries of archery. You can protect yourself with an armguard while learning how not to hit your arm. A leather or plastic armguard with elastic bands should be placed on the inside of your forearm just below your elbow. If you have a slight hyperextension to your elbow you can purchase a long armguard which will cover the inside of your entire bow arm.

===b. Finger tab or glove===
There are several types of finger tabs available. The "Marshall" style has one hole and the "Western" style has two holes. Either one works fine. They should be trimmed to fit the archer.

The "archers glove" covers the finger tips and secures around your wrist.

===c. Quiver===
A quiver by definition is "anything that holds arrows". You can have a side quiver that hangs from a belt. A back quiver. A side quiver that hooks on your pocket. A pocket quiver or a ground quiver, etc.

===d. Bow sling===
There are two types of bow slings.

A wrist sling is a strap that is connected to your bow for you to put your hand through while gripping your bow.

There is also a finger sling. It is a 2 inch string with a loop at each end. After gripping your bow the loops go over the thumb and your index finger.

Either way the purpose of the sling is to keep you from dropping your bow.

===e. String kisser===
The string "kisser" is a point on the string that touches your lip or corner of your mouth.

If you are using a "center draw" (see, Anchor) the string is in the middle or your chin and the middle of your nose. A "kisser" would be a small disc on the string that would touch your lip. This assures a vertical alignment of your bow.

==6. Demonstrate the following shooting techniques:==
===a. The stance===
Setting your feet is the first step in setting up a good shot. A good foundation is important in anything, especially in archery.

First, lay an arrow in the shooting line pointed at your target. Second, place your feet, straddling the line with your toes slightly touching the arrow.

Your feet should be placed approximately the same distance apart as your shoulders as a starting point. Once you find a comfortable stance it is important to remember where to put your feet each time you return to the shooting line.

===b. Nocking the arrow===

There are two ways to put and arrow on the string. One is right and one is wrong. The index feather or "cock" feather should point away from the bow. Doing this allows the hen feathers to gracefully clear the bow. If the "index" feather is pointed toward the bow it will kick out away from the bow as it tries to clear the bow during the shot.

Placing the fingers. The thumb and small finger should not be involved in the shot in any way or fashion. they should be relaxed and folded down as if you were saying "I'm THREE years old".
After nocking the arrow, place three fingers on the string. Two under the arrow and 1 over the arrow then slide them together, lightly touching the arrow. The string should be at the first joint near the end of your fingers. This is a starting point. Competitive archers try to get the string at the very end of their fingers for a quicker release but this takes years of training.

===c. The draw===
This is the act of pulling the string back. The archer should start with the bow arm pointed directly at the target "BEFORE" pulling the string. Some young archers like to pull the string while raising their bows but this is a waste of energy and creates fatigue while shooting. Be very deliberate with little wasted motion.

Info provided by Mark West - Olympian, West's Archery, Inc.

===d. The anchor===
There are multiple ways of "Anchoring" the string after you have drawn the bow. I will give you the two most common ones.

The Side Draw: Hunter or Field Style - Pull the string back so the index finger of your string hand touchs the corner of your mouth. This places the arrow directly beneath the eye that you are aiming with. This is recommended for all beginners. As archers continue to progress and put an aiming device on their bow they can progress to the next one.

The Center Draw : Target or Olympic Style - Pull the string hand under your jaw so the string is in the middle and in front of the chin. The string should also touch the nose. The string hand is in line with and directly under the jaw bone.

Remember that anchoring in the same place and the same way EVERY time is critical no matter how you choose to anchor.

===e. The hold and aim===
Hold means to get everything locked into place and be sure that you are ready to release the arrow.

Aim is the process of deciding when to let go of the string. An archer without a sight uses an "instinctive" method or gusssing how high or low to aim.

A sight is a reference point for aiming but is only useful if the archers shoots the same way "EVERY" time.

An archer without a sight can use a sighting method called "point of aim". Contact me at West's Archery and I can teach you how to use this.

===f. The release===
The release is the most important part of the shot. It is when everything comes together in a fraction of a second. The best way is to just relax the fingers. As the arrow goes toward the target, the string hand should go in exactly the opposite direction.

===g. The follow-through===
Once the archer has released the arrow, NOTHING should move. The archer must give the arrow time to clear the bow. To insure this, have the archers wait until the arrow hits the target before moving at all.

==7. Why is it necessary to have an arrow "nocking point" properly positioned on the bow string?==
If the nocking point is too high, the arrow will be pointed "down" and come out of the bow low.

If the nocking point is too low, the arrow will be pointed "up" and come out of the bow high.

Nock rings can be placed on the bow to allow for consistancy. A bow square and nock pliers can be used to set the nocking point properly.

==8. Using a standard (Olympic bow) score one of the following:==
*'''a. Indoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 70.8 feet (18 meters) score 50 points on a 23.5 inch (60 cm) target.'''
*'''b. Outdoors: 30 arrows (5 rounds) at 98 feet (25 meters) score 170 points on a 48 inch (122 cm) target.'''

First of all, a standard "Olympic Bow" is a recurve (not compound) bow with no more than 3 stabilizer extensions, a sight, and a clicker. An archer must use fingers and not a mechanical release and may not have a string peep sight or magnified aiming device.

We have recommended that the NAD waive the scoring requirements for the "Beginning" archery honor. Everyone should be able to get this honor regardless of athletic skills. We have been given approval to to grant the honors this way. That is what allowed us to teach over 1,000 pathfinders this honor at Oshkosh 2004 FOF.

==9. Know and practice the archery safety rules.==
*Don't shoot straight up.
*Never run on the archery range.
*Approach the target from the side, not the front so you dont get poked by the arrows sticking out of the target.
*Be sure your equipment is in good working order.
*Be aware of who is around you at all times.
*Don't "hide" behind the target.
*Don't walk in front of another archer.
*Don't talk on the shooting line.
*While loading your bow be sure that the arrows are always pointing toward the target.

==About the Author==
This chapter was written by Mark West, who owns and operates [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery] which was established in 1937 by his grandfather. Mark has been an archer since 1969 and an instructor since 1973. He competed in the Olympics in 1972 and was the U.S. National Champion and 3-time California State Champion. He has travelled the world teaching archery skills and performing in their "Gospel Archery" programs. In 2004 at the Faith on Fire Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Mark not only set a Guinness World Record by shooting an arrow through eleven "handheld" balloons with a single arrow, but he and the West family also taught the Archery honor to over 1000 Pathfinders.

==References==
* [http://www.tagnet.org/westsarchery West's Archery]