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Archery
"The reason Orlando Bloom gets work."
Archery is a precision sport where an archer uses a bow to shoot arrows. Overview Archery is the sport of accurately shooting arrows at targets from varying distances. Many different forms of competition exist, based on, among others, distance, number and type of targets. View all photosRecently Added Archery Photos Goal of Archery The goal of archery is to accurately shoot arrows at targets, with the person hitting the most amounts of targets declared the winner. Rules of Archery Rules vary based on type of competition. History of Archery Archery, dating back to the Paleolithic era, was/is practiced by many cultures throughout the world. As civilization progressed, archery evolved from a method of hunting animals into a useful tool of warfare. When guns became prevalent in the early 17th century the practice of archery became nearly nonexistent, only being used by societies where guns weren't yet available. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries archery was revived as a sporting venture in Europe and North America. Today, archery is practiced in countless countries throughout the world both casually and competitively. The largest governing body is the International Archery Federation (FITA), which established rules used in the Olympics. Archery Equipment Arrow(s) Bow Archery Safety Archers must always be conscious of their surroundings, due to the dangerous nature of shooting arrows. Archery Training Archers must have strong shoulders, forearms and wrists to pull the bow far enough to achieve a proper amount of velocity. Archery Terminology Arrow - a sharpened shaft, shot from a bow Bow - curved stick whose ends are joined by a taught cord, used for projecting arrows States with Active Archery Listings Darker states have more active listings. The 5 Most Recently Added Archery Listings Bowhunter Education Safety Class at Archery Outfitters Listed by Archery Outfitters January 1, 2010 at 7:55pm Outdoor 3D Shoot at Archery Outfitters Listed by Archery Outfitters December 15, 2009 at 9:12pm Introduction to Archery Listed by Newark Parks and Recreation December 2, 2009 at 1:31pm Citations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archery#Modern_competitive_archery | Learn Another Sport Quick Info In Category: Archery Pronounced: ahr-chuh-ree Active Listings: 23 10 Most Active States |
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