The Competitive Sport of Archery

"To master the bow and arrow is to master oneself."

Archer Statue
Child Practicing Archery Archery Competition Bow and Arrow

Archery is the sport, practice, or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. The word comes from the Latin arcus, meaning bow. Historically, archery has been used for hunting and combat. In modern times, it is mainly a competitive sport and recreational activity. A person who practices archery is typically called an archer, bowman, or toxophilite.