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How To Do Target Archery

Target archery is great fun, and can help improve coordination and upper body strength. In this Videojug guide Michael Peart, professional recurve archer and Olympic reserve, talks you through the basics of the sport. Enlarge

How To Do Target Archery

Target archery is great fun, and can help improve coordination and upper body strength. In this Videojug guide Michael Peart, professional recurve archer and Olympic reserve, talks you through the basics of the sport.

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  • In target archery you shoot a set number of arrows at set distances, so you can compare your scores with those of people all over the world, and to your own past and future scores.
  • The target is split into 6 colours with 10 scoring zones; from 10 points in the centre, to 1 point for the outer ring. There is also an X ring in the dead centre in case of any tie breaks.
  • Shooting distances range from 18 metres to 90 metres; the shorter distances are usually for indoor archery, and often use a smaller target to compensate for the shorter distance.