target archery

Stationary aim competition

Target archery is the form of archery where competitors shoot arrows at stationary circular targets from set distances.

Distinguished from field archery (varied terrain and distances) and hunting, target archery is the version seen in Olympic competition.

Archers shoot from a line at paper or foam targets marked with concentric scoring rings: She competes in target archery at the state level.

Related
  • bowRespectful forward inclination
  • arrowPointed shaft for shooting
  • bullseyeExact center target
  • quiverTrembling or arrow case
  • aimPurpose or direction

draw · release · follow through · arrow rest · recurve · compound · fletching · nock · string · sight · stance · grouping · broadhead · shaft · anchor · back tension · Olympic · Olympic sport

Opposites
purpose/application

target archerybowhunting

Hunting using arrows

bow hunting · deer hunting · elk hunting · traditional hunting · bowfishing

target type

target archeryfield archery

Bow shooting across varied landscapes

popinjay · roving

competitive format

target archerytraditional archery

Shooting without modern aids

roving

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G