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When you pull back a bowstring, feel the bow’s power, and unleash all that energy by releasing the arrow, it’s an amazing feeling. Even better? Trying fun archery games that test your skills and put a smile on your face!

Whether you’re brand new to archery and looking for a fun game to try, or you’re just looking to spice up your practice sessions a bit, look no further. Here are 10 ways to make the best sport even better – and improve your accuracy!

Floating pingpong ball

The archer in the video above used a few different items to build his floating target, but realistically, you’ll need a pingpong ball and a Shop-Vac; that’s it. Use the Shop-Vac’s “reverse” setting to put that pingpong ball in midair and keep it floating. Now, try shooting it. It’s harder than you think!

Super shatter

Photo: Off Beat Earth

Old-fashioned glass Christmas ornaments shatter with a super-satisfying pop when arrowed! Of course, glass shards can be dangerous, so be sure your target is at least 20 yards away. Also be sure to place it where you can clean up the mess before anyone walks by.

Popping Balloons

Photo: USA Archery’s Explore Archery Program

One of the most fun – and easiest – archery games to set up. EVERYONE loves to pop balloons, no matter what their age. Blow them up, hang them on the target, and pop away!

Glitter Bombs

This is a popular activity at novelty shoots, and it’s no wonder why. Putting glitter into a balloon and shooting it causes sparkles and light all around the target.

Colored Explosions

Yep, balloons again, but this time fill them with cornstarch and food coloring to make colorful explosions around your target! Bonus points: Mount a GoPro and see what those colorful splashes do in slow-mo.

Burning Bright

Caution: This is an expert-level trick! Shooting out a candle flame is best done by an expert archer who is accurate and sighted in. Keep a fire extinguisher on hand, keep the area free of flammable objects, and have a partner to help.

Fruit Shoot

Photo: Coach Steve Overbeck, Woodlands Archery JOAD

There’s nothing like the satisfaction of splitting an apple – or thumping a pumpkin, or just about any kind of fruit – with an arrow! Just be sure you’re ready to clean up the juicy, sticky mess you’ll create.

Split the Arrow Challenge

Photo: Golden Gate JOAD

Golden Gate JOAD – short for Junior Olympic Archery Development – shares this tip on their website: Attach a cardboard tube a foot or so long to the center of an archery target so it sticks out of the center. You can dress up the tube with fletchings to look like an arrow. Archers must shoot down the center of the tube to win.

Tiny Candy Shoot

The Explore Archery program gives archers a chance to win sweets – and arrow tiny targets – by shooting at pieces of candy. This can be one of the most fun – and competitive – archery games out there (depending on your sweet tooth!). To put your skills to a big challenge, try splitting a tiny Lifesaver.

Piñata Time!

Photo: C.B.A. and You

Piñatas can be a great way to make group practice more fun, especially when there’s a birthday to celebrate. Just be sure to use older arrows, because shooting the piñata can cause some damage. Take turns shooting to make candy rain!

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Competitive archery is rewarding and lots of fun, but as you gain experience you’ll want to do more than just participate. In the words of NFL coach Herm Edwards, “You play to win the game.”

If you’ve set your sights on winning a tournament, you must master the sport’s physical and mental demands. Then you must gain experience by practicing those elements in competition. After that, you could be on your way to the podium and a gold medal.

Winning Form

Once you have a repeatable form, practice it until it becomes part of your subconscious. After a few thousands repetitions, your shot will feel as natural as walking. Photo Credit: USA Archery

Good shooting requires consistency, and that starts with your form, which is the process of shooting your bow naturally shot after shot. Classic archery form combines good posture and body mechanics with a consistent grip, stance and anchor point. No two bodies are alike, so it’s important to work with a coach to find the form that works best for your body. Once you’ve achieved a repeatable form, practice until it’s part of your subconscious. After a few thousands repetitions, your shots will feel as natural as walking.

A Mental Game Plan

A strong mental game is important because it gives you the ability to execute your good form when it counts. Photo Credit: USA Archery

Great form takes you far, but the best archers also excel at archery’s mental game. If you shoot great in practice but not as well on league nights or in other competitions, your form isn’t the culprit. Your mental game needs work. The key is to shoot like you’re not trying to win. Lean on mental strategies to bring home the gold.

A strong mental game helps you execute your good form when it counts. Much like your form, your mental strategy must match your personality. Instructors can help you develop a strategy, as can books like “With Winning in Mind” by Lanny Bassam, and “Archery: Think and Shoot Like a Champion,” by Terry Wunderle.

One mental game plan is to repeat a positive phrase while you shoot. This keeps you focused and stifles negative thoughts. Another strategy is a form checklist, which ensures you complete all the necessary steps to make each shot good. Once you find a mental strategy that works well, use it every time you shoot, especially in competitions.

Practicing for Competition

If you can’t get to more competitions, you can replicate the experience in practice. Mimic the aspects of competition like scoring, a shot clock and shooting around people. Photo Credit: USA Archery

The best way to practice for competition is to shoot in every tournament possible. The more you shoot in pressure situations, the easier it becomes. Before you know it, competition feels much like practice.

If you can’t compete more often, you can replicate competition in practice. Use a shot clock, shoot with people around you, and score each round before pulling your arrows. You can even add pressure on yourself by placing fun wagers with friends. The more realistic your practice sessions, the better you’ll shoot in competition.

Winning at archery isn’t easy. It takes the right skills and lots of hard work to compete effectively. If you’re ready to get serious about archery, find a coach at the archery shop and clear your schedule for lots of disciplined practice.

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