The Benefits of the Sport of Archery
Arrows shot into a target, ready for scoring. Photo Credits: Ticket Tailor What is commonly viewed when the topic of “archery” comes up, is the idea that it is an easy sport where an athlete simply stands on a line, pulls back a string on a long wooden bow, and flings an arrow down range at a large target. Although, this is the bare bones of what archery actually is, this is not nearly what constitutes as the sport of archery. Archery is a sport that can push an athlete above and beyond what they even believe they can achieve, through physical exercise; mental training; improving essential skills such as balance, confidence, and patience; it is a safe sport; it teaches life lessons; the world is full of supportive and helpful archers; and archery opens up new doors that may not have been possible otherwise. There are many benefits to archery that should be taken into consideration. Physical Exercise Jake Kaminski c...
