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With a history characterized by hunting and combat techniques, archery is the practice of using a piece of equipment called a bow to shoot arrows at a target. Throughout the years, it has become a sport of precision, leading to numerous competitions, as well as a spot in the Olympics. The title given to a person who is an expert in the practice is an archer. For some, archery is like an intense game of darts that involves more equipment, as well as increased physical skill.

Modern vs. Traditional Archery

The start of archery is thought to have emerged about 5,000 years ago. The first use of the bow was probably used for hunting, while its recognition as a tool for war came later. In ancient times, early man threw projectiles at their enemies. It is the bow that replaced this technique.

There are many different types of archery that has evolved from traditional archery. Classical archery was prominent among the Macedonians, Greeks, Persians and Indians, which often took up a large part of their armies. When directed effectively, masses of soldiers could be taken out with precision. Advanced armies took archery to horseback, allowing a swift execution of war plans.

In Medieval European times, archery was used in times of war, but was not as popular as you may think. On the contrary, archers received the lowest pay and were often looked down upon. Since it didn't take much to fashion a bow and arrow, this contributed to the negative perceptions of the archers. It was viewed as a weapon for the lower class.

Asia and the Middle West used archers on horseback in their military force. In the Kingdom of Bhutan, archery is the national sport of the land. One of the differences in Asian arrows is they are less stiff than the arrows from the west. Today, competitive archery is popular, significantly straying from the traditional archery of the past. The use of archery as a form of warfare has been discarded and mostly only hobbyists hunt with a bow and arrow. Modern archery involves competition.

Competitive archery consists of shooting arrows for accuracy points from varying distances, quite popular in Europe and North America. Both indoor and outdoor venues hold archery competitions with different rules. For example, there are varying time limits. Indoor competition allows only 2 minutes to shoot 3 arrows. Archery equipment demands special attention to safety rules and use. You must receive proper instruction on how to hold a bow and shoot an arrow so that you do not hurt yourself or others.

Modern Archery Competitions

The color of the archery board for competition is white, black, blue, red and gold. There are two rings each per color with corresponding point values. The end score of a competition is computed by adding the total of all scores made by their arrows. If an arrow lands on the line between two different point values, the higher sum will be granted. Despite these rules, there are still disputes that call for the assistance of a judge.

There are many different types of bow shapes and sizes. During competition, the only type of bow that can be used in the Olympic games is called a re-curve bow. When you are ready to further your interest in archery, there are plenty of other details to take note of. For example, archers in competition often wear bracers that protect the arm. Tabs protect the drawing hand. Chest-guards protect clothing, as well as the body of the archer. All of these things, coupled with the archer's stance, hand-eye coordination, release form and grip will all contribute to either the success or failure of an archery competition.

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Dallas Cowboys Mid-season Report Card

Quarterbacks: C+

Drew Bledsoe: D+
Tony Romo: B

Bledsoe simply wasn't getting the job done. He was holding on to
the ball too long, and making too many mistakes. While I'm being
cautious, Tony Romo appears to have what it takes to be a quality
starting quarterback. He seems to know what he is doing out there
already, and the scary part is that he will only get better. His grade
could be higher, but there is still a chance some of the mistakes like
he made in the Giants game will come back at some point this
season. He has looked like a seasoned vet in his two starts, but I'm
sure there will are some forgettable moments yet to come.

Running Backs: B+

Julius Jones: B+
Marion Barber: B+
Oliver Hoyte: B

You can't complain about the performance of the two running
backs. They aren't making big plays all by themselves, but with a
hole they will get the job done. Jones has stayed healthy and ran
pretty well. Barber is the perfect No. 2 back with his power, hands,
and blocking skills. Hoyte, the former LB, is doing a good job as the
lead blocker. He has actually stolen a lot of playing time from
Fasano in recent weeks. He has plenty of power in his blocks, and
he is a great special teams player.

Receivers: B-

Terrell Owens: C+
Terry Glenn: A-
Patrick Crayton: C+
Jason Witten: B-
Anthony Fasano: C

This receiving corp has been underachieving a bit in my opinion.
Terrell Owens has been good, but he hasn't really had a major
impact in any of our games. Not to mention the dropped passes
have absolutely killed us. Terry Glenn had an excellent first month,
but his numbers have tailed off since. I give him an A-, because I've
watched the tape and the defenses are respecting him as much or
more as Owens. That being said, we really could use a few big
plays from him in the 2nd half.

The tight ends have played decent. Witten's numbers have
improved since Romo became the starter. Fasano has been solid
as a blocker, but his receiving skills haven't been used as much as I
would have hoped for a 2nd round pick. Although, there are only
so many balls to go around. Fasano's impact will probably be felt
more in the post Owens/Glenn era when we won't have near the
WRs we have now and we will need to rely more heavily on both
tight ends.

Offensive Line: C+

Flozell Adams: C
Kyle Kosier: B-
Andre Gurode: B-
Marco Rivera: C+
Marc Colombo: B

This unit is doing a fairly good job this season. The have been
superb at opening up running lanes for Jones and Barber. The
pass blocking has been a little shaky, but nothing like last season.
The insertion of Tony Romo seems to have off-set any
weaknesses this unit has in that area.

Flozell Adams has had an up and down season. He seems to be
getting his footing back under him though. Kyle Kosier has been a
solid upgrade at LG. He makes a few mistakes, but he was
definitely a good addition. Andre Gurode has done a good job at
center. His mental mistakes have been minimal, and there is no
doubt he has more power behind his blocks than Al Johnson ever
did. Marco Rivera is better than he was last season, but he isn't the
Pro Bowl guard he once was. He is no better than an above
average starter. Marc Colombo is probably the team's biggest
surprise. He has done an excellent job this season both run and
pass blocking. The great thing is that he is only 27, and he will only
get better the stronger he gets.

OFFENSE TOTAL: B-

It is hard to be too hard on this offense when you consider we have
averaged nearly 28 points a game. You definitely can't complain
with that point production, but the amount of turnovers from the
Bledsoe led offense made that group a lot less attractive than one
might think. We have only turned the ball over once in Romo's two
starts. If we can continue to put up the same amount of points,
while limiting the turnovers then we will have a truly elite offense.

COACHING: C+

I haven't been too impressed with the Cowboys coaching staff this
season. I know Terrell Owens is a distraction, but this team is too
good to be 4-4. The penalties and lack of discipline are partly the
responsibility of the coaches. I also think the defensive play calling
has been too conservative. We need to start blitzing more. I know
you can't blitz every play, but considering our safeties can't cover I
would probably be sending them after the QB as much as possible.
I would also like to see a few trick plays from the offense as well.

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