Archery The Ultimate Alternative Sport
We’ve all seen Robin Hood. The camera pointed at Robin. Flames roaring wildly in the background, Robin pulls back the arrow with the burning tip, he lines up his shot, staring down the shaft. There is that moment of quiet before he knows he’s got it. He shoots and saves the day, and makes it look easy in the process. Archery is a fantastic alternative sport for all the family. Anyone of any age and gender can play against each other, as it is a game of skill, not power and speed.
We have created a list here of reasons to take up archery if you haven’t done so already.
Social aspect
Archery has team activities, and you can develop some very good friendships with people in the club. You will be required to work together in a timely and accurate way to win. It will mean you have to learn about your teammates in order to support them effectively. You may come to a deeper understanding of each other than you would any other way.
It is great fun and therapeutic
There is a massive sense of achievement related to archery. The practice and concentration you will need to hit that target will mean your senses are all heightened, and you will feel such a rush when you score. If you are able to disappear into the world of archery, it can reduce your stress levels. It will force you to clear your mind and focus, and it is, in a way, an intense form of meditation. When you release the arrow and hit the target, you are filled with happy endorphins which increase your sense of self-worth.
Develop patience, precision and coordination skills
Due to archery being a game of skill, you will have to learn to be patient in order to line up that perfect shot. As you improve, it may be worth your while investing in a stabilizer for your bow to allow you to make better shots. It is a game that will force you to focus. It will have the effect of enabling you to use all your muscles in perfect symmetry to take that shot on target. You will learn your body better, and you will have to be able to calm yourself down and be patient to win.
It is character building
Archery will teach you about yourself. You will learn to win and fail. When you lose a game, you will have to accept that defeat and cheer your friends along. Afterward, you will also need to build yourself back up in order to fight again. Therefore you will develop methods and strategies to pick yourself up.
Play all year round
It is an all year round sport because you can play indoors and outdoors. So, you are not limited by that bad rainfall or snow. There is no excuse for you not to start playing today. All you have to do is join a local club and begin. It will be a great learning curve.