Archery: The Essential Introduction To The World Of Bow And Arrow (30 Minutes Sport)
ANT
• Instant access to your digital edition.
• Read anytime, anywhere, on your favorite device.
• No shipping — your book is delivered digitally.
• Simple, secure access after purchase.
Instant digital delivery after purchase.
Discover another great read to add to your digital library.
Description
Think archery is just pointing a bow at a target and letting go?
Think again.
30 Minutes Sport: Archery is the fast, fun and easy-to-read introduction to one of humanity’s oldest skills and one of the world’s most demanding precision sports.
Designed for complete beginners, curious sports fans and anyone who has ever wondered how archers manage to hit a tiny target from 70 metres away, this entertaining guide gives you the essential knowledge you need to understand and enjoy archery — without wading through a huge technical textbook.
In around 30 minutes, you’ll discover:
How the bow evolved from a prehistoric hunting tool into a modern competitive sport
How Olympic archery actually works
The difference between recurve, compound, barebow, field, 3D and traditional archery
What all those sights, stabilisers, clickers and other pieces of equipment actually do
The technique behind an accurate shot
How an archery competition unfolds
The greatest archers and biggest competitions
Why South Korea became such an extraordinary Olympic archery powerhouse
Weird, funny and unbelievable stories from thousands of years of archery
How Robin Hood, William Tell, Katniss Everdeen and other famous fictional archers compare with reality
Ten archery moments every fan should know
How to watch archery like an expert
How to safely take your first steps into the sport
The essential archery terminology every new fan needs to understand
Whether you’re watching archery at the Olympics, thinking about joining your local club or simply want to finally understand what happens between drawing the string and hitting the gold, 30 Minutes Sport: Archery gives you a quick and entertaining introduction to the sport.
No experience required. No complicated technical manual. Just 30 minutes to understand archery.
Specifications
Frequently asked
Do I need an account to download?
No. After purchase, you can access your ebook directly from the order confirmation or download page.
What if a copy arrives damaged?
Contact us and we’ll help you access the file or provide a replacement download if needed.