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Summary: Watch an introduction to the parts of a bow and arrow in this free archery lesson video from a tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.
Tony Swift has been an archery gold medalist in the California Olympics and a Pacific Coast Archery Champion. He has also been a Hollywood stuntman for 30 years, including in the film,...read more
Ever since the 10th century, bows and arrows have been used to hunt large game like buffalo and deer, as well as small game such as birds, with various tips for different animals. Native American Indians are the society most associated with the bow and arrow, but the oldest evidence of arrowheads were discovered not in the New World but in Germany. Today, archery is a popular competitive event, with the ultimate victory an Olympic gold medal . There are many bow designs that are carefully engineered out of a variety of materials to decrease weight, improve balance, and increase accuracy. The competition bow used in Olympic matches may look like an entirely different device than simple versions depicted in the old westerns, but it works on the same principals.
In this free series of archery instruction videos, our expert demonstrates how to use an Olympic competition bow using his gold medal technique. Tony Swift gives you an overview of the history of the bow and arrow, introduces to the parts of the bow, shows you what protective clothing you need, and then you're ready for the range. When you start showing promise as a potential competitive archer, he shares his suggestions on finding a coach. But don't forget to take a look at his safety tips before you get started!
"Hi, welcome to Expert Village. My name is Tony Swift, and I am an Olympic style archer. This is an Olympic archery bow- limbs, riser, sight, pushing plunger for tuning, stabilizing system. We shoot carbon arrows for speed, about 180' per second. I've been shooting for about ten years, I shoot at the national level, and I?ve won several tournaments. I'm a two-time California Olympic gold medalist, two-time Pacific Coast champion. Today I want to run you through some of the safety of archery. I want to run you through all the basic components on the bow, how to shoot with proper form so you don't injure yourself, and we're going to have a good time. So follow me on in."
eHow Article: Beginning Archery Basics