Archery Fundamentals Worksheet
This worksheet covers fundamental concepts and techniques in archery, suitable for Grade 11 Physical Education students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet assesses your understanding of archery fundamentals, safety, and technique.
1. Which of the following is the most crucial safety rule in archery?
Always use a finger tab.
Never dry fire a bow.
Shoot only at designated targets.
Wear an armguard at all times.
2. What is the proper stance for a right-handed archer?
Open stance, left foot forward.
Square stance, feet shoulder-width apart.
Closed stance, right foot forward.
Open stance, right foot forward.
3. The term 'dry fire' in archery refers to:
Shooting without an arrow on the string.
Shooting at a target that is too close.
Using a bow that is too heavy for the archer.
Firing an arrow without aiming.
1. The part of the bow where the arrow rests before being shot is called the .
2. When drawing the bowstring, an archer should use their muscles, not just their arm muscles.
3. The is a piece of equipment worn on the archer's forearm to protect it from the bowstring.
1. Briefly explain the purpose of an anchor point in archery.
2. Describe two potential hazards of improper arrow retrieval.
1. It is acceptable to nock an arrow before the range is clear.
True
False
2. A higher draw weight always results in better accuracy.
True
False
Match each archery term on the left with its correct definition on the right.
1. Quiver
a. The act of releasing the bowstring.
2. Fletching
b. A container for holding arrows.
3. Release
c. The feathers or plastic vanes on the arrow that stabilize its flight.
4. Draw Weight
d. The amount of force required to pull the bowstring back to the anchor point.