Archery for Beginners

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Learn how to shoot a Olympic archery bow and arrow in these free series of archery lesson videos from our tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Archery as a Sport
Watch an overview of archery as a sport, and the different types of bows used, in this free archery lesson video from a tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Beginning Archery Basics
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.

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Components of Olympic Style Bow & Arrow
Learn the parts of an Olympic bow and arrow and it's different components in this free archery lesson video from our tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Demonstration of Archery Techniques
Watch a demonstration of archery techniques and tips in this free archery lesson video clip from a tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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How to Find an Archery Instructor
You can find an archery coach through the National Archery Association’s website, and learn where else to find archery instructors, in this free archery lesson video from our tournament winning archer.

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Outdoor Archery Vs. Indoor Archery Range
Learn the difference between an outdoor and indoor archery range in this free archery lesson video from our tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Protective Gear for Archers
Learn the appropriate clothing and protective gear needed for archery, like a chest and arm protector, in this free archery lesson video from our tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Safety Tips for Beginning Archery Students
Learn archery safety tips when shooting and when removing arrows from the target area, in this free archery lesson video from our tournament winning archer and professional archery instructor.

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Summary: 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!

About the Expert

Expert: 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, "The Scorpion King."