Archery dates back to at least 25,000 B.C. According to website Strictly Bow Hunting, the oldest arrowheads found in Africa verify that early humans used some form of arrow for hunting and survival. Modern archery is an Olympic sport practiced in countries around the world. As you work on your archery skills, select the right target and practice your aim to increase upper-body strength as well as teach you the intricate details of working the bow.
Step 1
Find a location that is flat and long. The distance from bow to target depends on the experience of the shooter. Select a location where you have enough space to move the target back. The ideal location has a backdrop of some kind, such as a hill or wall, to stop stray arrows.
Step 2
Rope off the target lane, which is the corridor between the shooter and target. Allow for a safe zone to the sides of the corridor and to the back of the shooter, so that spectators have a safe place from which to watch. The safety zone should extend around the sides and circle the back of the target or go behind the backdrop. Allow at least 50 feet on each side and both ends of the corridor as safe areas. Set up ropes or tape to mark the space.
Step 3
Select the proper target. Retail targets are premade and have clearly marked centers. As an alternative, consider a bale of hay, layers of cardboard or even on old mattress. Choose material that is thick and can stop an arrow without breaking the tip or bending the arrow body.
Step 4
Position the targets. Targets can be set up one at a time or in a row that extends across the corridor. If using multiple targets, allow at least 2 or 3 feet between each bullseye.
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