Play and Learn Archery

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Tools of the trade. 3. Important accessories of the game of archery. 4. Aiming the target: face-up sight in. 5. The fundamentals. 6. The shooting act. 7. Important archery terms. 8. Pointing up progress. 9. Archery sports and games. 10. Rules of archery. 11. The essentials of archery.

"In the game of archery, one has to shoot an arrow from a bow at a particular target. Closer the arrow reaches to the target, good the performance of player is considered.

It is believed that game of archery was invented around 50,000 years ago when bow and arrow was used by men to hunt animals and for self-defence. In this game player is required to record his own performed himself so that he/she can make improvements in his or her standard of shooting.

There are 2 FITA rounds in men\'s competition, 1 round consists of 144 arrows out of which 36 are to be shot at a distance of 90, 70, 50 and 30 metres, while third distance for women is 70, 60, 50 and 30 metres. Weight of arrow should be 20.4 Kg for men and 12.7 Kg for women.

In Play and Learn Archery latest rules of the game has been explained in a very simple language and every aspect of game has been explained with the help of various illustrations. Study is not meant for expert players only but for general readers and for beginners also." (jacket)