Supervision

• Constant visual supervision is recommended following initial skill instruction and after all safety concerns have been emphasized.

Instructional Considerations

• Appropriate shooting line should be established based on the skill level of the students.
• Students, including those not involved in shooting, must stay behind the shooting line while archers are shooting.
• Teacher should establish a “start” and “stop” shooting and retrieving procedure.
• Students must receive instruction on safety procedures, shooting techniques, care and use of equipment and how to safely remove an arrow from a target butt.
• Loaded/unloaded bows must never be pointed at anyone.
• Bows must only be loaded on the shooting line after the signal to “start” has been given.
• A properly installed safety net should be used for indoor shooting.
• Shooting area should be well-marked and controlled for both indoor and outdoor shooting.

Equipment/Facilities

• Arm guards and finger tabs should be made available to students.
• Bow length and weight should correspond to the height and strength of the student.
• Students should use appropriate length target arrows and appropriate targets.
• Entrance/exit to the facility should be controlled and warning signs posted.
• Targets should be placed away from the entrance/exit to avoid unintentional access to shooting area.
• Arrows should be inspected after each round to ensure no damage has occurred.