Building muscle memory takes many arrows. But something really happens to us when we shoot at least arrows a day. That minimum arrow mark is some sort of neurological break point and when you hit arrows a day, really great things begin to happen. You really start to get better and your skills really start to grow fast. That is a lot of arrows every day! Yes, but you do not need to shoot that many arrows at a target; you just need to shoot arrows.
But how do I shoot arrows without a target? You use three tools you already have:. Make you shot sequence form perfect. Fletching The three feathers, or feather-looking pieces, that you see attached to the sides of the arrow are called fletching. They are attached opposite to the point and must be attached in a specific manner to allow for optimal arrow flight.
The fletch that is a different colour is known as the indicating fletch, which will point outward when the arrow is properly nocked. Nock The nock is the v-shaped groove, or plastic piece, that is attached to the end of the arrow. It is on the opposite end of the arrow from the tip, and is next to where the fletching is attached.
The nock is typically made of plastic, and made to be removed for repairs. Now that you've learned some basic information about your bow and arrow, you're ready to become a better archer and kill it on the range! Do you want to learn more about your archery equipment , participate in an archery league or lessons or visit our state-of-the-art archery range? Call Triggers and Bows today at or come visit us at Bigshopsgate Rd. Next: Proper Hunting Etiquette.
As you become a more experienced and advanced archer, you can decide when to upgrade to something different. Most archers spend little money on an arrow tube — or they make their own — so they can safely transport arrows. Arrow tubes generally have three important parts: the tube itself, a lid and a shoulder strap.
Arrow tubes should be solid on the bottom because arrows are dropped point first down the tube, with the nock and fletchings at the top. The tube should be watertight and made from heavy-duty plastic. Arrow tubes also need a lid that secures the arrows where they belong. Check out archery stores near you. Learn the basics here, from the different styles of archery to how to choose the bow that's right for you.
Why Protect Your Arrows? Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. Pretty simple. A quick note: As I mentioned above, most archers use a three-finger draw, aka "The Mediterranean Draw," where your index finger goes above the arrow, with your middle finger and ring finger placed below the arrow. That's a good technique to start with. You may see some archers use the "three under" draw sometimes called the "Apache Draw" , where the archer puts all three fingers underneath the arrow.
It looks simple, but that draw can get a little tricky, so you may want to save for later. There are people who shoot with only their fingers touching the bowstring, and God bless 'em.
Every time I've done that, it's been incredibly painful, and I never seem to develop the callouses I'd need to make continued bare-finger shooting feasible. That's why I, and many many people including Olympians , use some type of device to protect the fingers. Finger Savers. These are little rubber thingies that look like this.
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