3. Instruction in International Style Target Archery
An Archery education program that was started in Kentucky in 2002 and spreading throughout the United States
Physical Education Curriculum for fourth through twelfth grade students
Instruction in International Style Target Archery
Follows National Physical Education Standards

4. • National Standards: of Physical Education
1. Uses a variety of basic and advanced movement forms
(NPH.K-12.1)
2. Uses movement concepts and principles in the
development of motor skills (NPH.K-12.2)
3. Understands the benefits and costs associated with
participation in a physical activity. Exhibits and
physically healthy lifestyle. (NPH.K-12.3)
4. Understands how to monitor and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness (NPH.K-12.4)
5. Understands the social and personal responsibility
associated with participation in physical activity
(NPH.K-12.5)

5. Archery Range Rules Know and obey all range commands and instructors.
Always keep your arrows in your quivers until told to shoot with the “one whistle” command.
Only use the arrows your instructor gave you. Remember what they look like.
Always keep your arrows pointed down to the floor or at the target.
Only aim and shoot at your target downrange.
If you drop an arrow, leave it on the ground until you are told to
retrieve all your arrows.
Always walk on the archery range.
Always be courteous to the shooter next to you.
Stand behind the waiting line when you are finished or not shooting.
Only one archer may retrieve their arrows from the target at a time.
Be sure no one is behind you when removing your arrows.
Walk back to the waiting line and return your arrows to your quivers after retrieving them.
SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST PRIORITY!

6. Parts of the Bow

7. INDOOR SET UP

8. Establishing Eye Dominance
Pointing and Winking:
Pointing at the Instructor:

9. Whistle Commands Two Blasts – One Blast – Three Blasts –
“Archers may walk to the shooting line.”
One Blast –
“Archers may load their bows and begin shooting.”
Three Blasts –
“Archers may walk to the target line to retrieve arrows.”
Five or More Blasts –
“STOP SHOOTING and put your arrow back in your quiver.”

10. 11 STEPS TO ARCHERY SUCCESS
FORM
Stance:
Nock Arrow:
Drawing Hand Set:
Bow Hand Set:
SHOT EXECUTION
Pre-Draw:
Draw:
Anchor:
Aiming:
Shot Set-Up:
Release:
Follow-Through/Reflection:

11. 1. STANCE

12. 2. KNOCK ARROW

13. 3. DRAW HAND SET

14. 4. BOW HAND SET

15. 5. PRE-DRAW

16. 6.DRAW

17. 7. ANCHOR 8. AIMING

18. 9. SHOT SET UP

19. 10. RELEASE

20. 11. FOLLOW THROUGH AND REFLECT

23. WAITING LINE

24. TARGET LINE

25. PULLING ARROWS

26. TAP ARROWS ON FLOOR TO EVEN THEM UP

27. CARRYING THE ARROWS

28. How to Start a Program Contact your state archery coordinator
Find potential funding sources
Get your instructor certification

29. Possible Funding Ideas
Your School
Grants
Conservation Groups
Civic Organizations and Businesses
Events