NO DRY FIRING!
Know and obey all range commands.
Keep your arrows in your quiver until you are told to shoot.
Only use the arrows the instructor gives you. Remember what they look like.
Always keep your arrows pointed down or towards the target.
If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground. Raise your hand and the instructor will bring you another arrow.
Always walk when at the archery range.
Always be absolutely sure that the path to the target and beyond is clear.
Secure all loose clothing.
Always wear closed-toed shoes
Always treat your archery equipment with respect.
Always treat your fellow archers with respect.
Do NOT spearfish, moon shoot, or crossbow
Stand behind the waiting line when you are finished or not shooting.
When retrieving your arrows have one hand on the arrowhead and one hand on the shaft.
One Blast- “Shoot”
Two Blasts- “Get Bows”/“Bows On Toes”
Three Blasts- “Go Get Arrows”
Four or more Blasts- “STOP SHOOTING”
1. STANCE: Open foot position
2. NOCK: Nock arrow onto string
3. DRAWING HAND SET: Hook the bowstring in the 3-finger archer’s groove
4. BOW HAND SET: Center the bow’s grip under the lifeline of the relaxed bow hand
5. PRE-DRAW: Raise the bow arm and drawing arm to eye level
6. DRAW: Pull the string to the side of the face
7. ANCHOR: Index finger at the corner of the mouth
8. AIM: Align the string, riser, arrow rest, and/or arrow point on the target
9. SHOT SET-UP: Begin a slight rearward movement of the drawing shoulder, arm, and elbow. Initiate release anytime during the movement
10. RELEASE: Relax the hooked fingers and the back of the drawing hand all at once
11. FOLLOW THROUGH: The bowstring hand/drawing hand is painted across the face to the shoulder
Video visual for the 11 steps found here