Khatra describes the natural follow-through of the bow hand upon release of the arrow. The Khatra technique is typically performed in one of two ways.

Calculating the area under the curve produced by an f/d diagram gives the potential or stored energy that is available to restore the bow limbs and propel the arrow forward.Many a bodkin point were shot during the Hundred Years War between England and France, where the humble English longbowman faced off against the heavily armed and armored French knight. A longbow popularized by the medieval English, particularly during the Hundred Years War fought with France. Once the invading Anglo-Normans suffered heavy casualties during their attempted subjugation of Wales at the hands Welsh longbowman , the potential of this long-range weapon was realized. The longbow was a feature of the English armies ever afterwards. Stalls are protective fingertip coverings. Instead of a full glove, these just slip over the intended fingers. The paradox is explained by the fact that an arrow flexes when it is released. This flexing is caused by slight horizontal movements of the string upon release as well as the compression of the arrow from the force exerted on it by the released string.

An asymmetric Japanese bow; includes both long and short varieties ( daikyu and hankyu). Although the samurai of feudal Japan are known today for their swordsmanship, early samurai placed a special emphasis on mounted archery. This bow design was first developed by Holless Wilbur Allen in North Kansas City, Missouri in the late 1960s. It was registered for a patent in 1969 and the rest is history. This type of bow is the dominant bow used in the United States of America. Two or more blades on an arrow point for opening an impact on the target. Usually used for hunting purposes. Most if not all traditional bows in ancient and medieval times had the arrow rest up against the bow. Since this results in the arrow being slightly offset from the centerline of the bow, some experience and practice are required to get a feel for the bow and arrow behavior so that the archer can shoot consistently and accurately.A piece of hard and resilient material that is placed on the side of the bow just above the handle. The purpose of the arrow plate is to provide some protection to the bow and/or bow handle area from the friction of arrows and fletchings as the arrows fly past the handle and away from the archer. An arrow plate is also sometimes called a strike plate. A term that is synonymous with the grip or handle section of a bow. The limbs of a bow are attached to this central portion. An overdraw device used in Turkish archery. It consists of a narrow channel that guides a short and small flight arrow. The device is indeed used for flight archery. A compound bow is a modern bow that uses a system of cables and pulleys to achieve what is known as let-off. This allows for the weight of the draw to drop off at the full draw length. The main advantage of this characteristic is that the archer can comfortably hold the bow at full draw for extended periods of time which can be beneficial in hunting situations.

The limbs of the bow will be attached to the handle or grip. This is the non-working part of the bow, meaning that it does not bend and store energy, or hold the string in place. It does nothing, other than wait for you to put your hand on it and go to town. A small piece of hardware that is attached to the riser of modern bows. The V-Bar like the name suggests is in the shape of the letter “V” and stabilizers can be attached to the V-Bar. The release of the arrow from the bow by releasing the string with the draw hand. The loose or release is an important aspect of archery. All of the tension and pressure culminates at this crucial point, right as the string is let go.One who makes bows. Another ancient profession. In many ancient nomadic societies, such as those of the Huns and Scythians, each warrior was likely his or her own bowyer, being responsible for the manufacture and maintenance of their own bows. A type or method of fletching whereby the feathers spiral around the arrow shaft. Helical fletching allows the arrow to spin in flight, stabilizing the flight much sooner than a straight fletch. This may be very desirable and effective in hunting or medium to long-range shooting where high wind or crosswind can occur. The arteries become fibrous and sclerosed. Because of decreasing elasticity, they tend to become rigid tubes. Fatty spots, which appear in their lining even in youth, are always present in old age. An arrow with a large, soft tip or padded head, often used for reenactments and cosplay where safety would be a concern. Arm guards come in many different shapes, sizes and are made from a variety of materials. Typical materials include leather or plastic. Some were made of metal, bone, ivory, and other exotic materials.

A technique for string bows, specifically traditional longbows like the English longbow. It is not a widely used stringing method as it can exert uneven pressure on the bow limbs. However, with some practice and care it can be effective enough Under various monarchs, such as King Edward III, it was mandatory for all able-bodied men to practice archery weekly. This was to ensure the king would have competent archers at all times for his military campaigns. Many men would be found practicing at the butts on the weekends during these times. A small piece of protective cloth, usually leather, that is positioned on the fingers of the draw hand. It does not fit over the entirety of the fingers like a shooting glove but offers some protection. As an arrow flexes when leaving the bow, it is in fact not the path the arrow is pointing at that the arrow follows. The arrow follows the path of a line that passes through its nodes. The nodes are the two points on the arrow that do not oscillate as it flies.A device from the Ottoman era that is strapped to the wrist of the archer. The siper has a channel on it that hold the arrow as it is being overdrawn, that is the arrow is drawn inside the bbow. This device is used for flight shooting where very short and small arrows are shot to save weight. A type of string for a bow. The term is a brand name of a string made by the company Brownell. The main desireable characteristic of fast flight is that is doesn’t stretch as much as some other materals or bowstring brands such as dacron. This rigidity and strength allows for more energy to be transfered to the arrow from the bow upon release. This energy efficiecy is the reason why it is called “fast flight”. A slow-flying arrow with not much energy behind it. When the arrow hits the intended target, it does not penetrate the target but droops from its spot.