NASP Archery Steps and Whistle Commands

NASP 11 Steps to Archery

• Stance: The archer's body position when preparing to shoot.
• Nock: Placing the arrow on the bowstring.
• Set Draw Hand: Positioning the hand that will pull the string.
• Set Bow Hand: Positioning the hand that will hold the bow.
• Pre-Draw: Lifting the bow and drawing the string to a preliminary position.
• Draw: Pulling the string back to the anchor point.
• Anchor: Establishing a consistent point of contact for the draw hand on the face.
• Aim: Aligning the bow, arrow, and target.
• Shot Set-Up: A pause before releasing the arrow, ensuring stability.
• Release: Letting go of the bowstring to propel the arrow.
• Follow Through and Reflect: Maintaining form after the release and analyzing the shot.

Whistle Commands

• 1 Blow: Indicates it is time to shoot.
• 2 Blows: Indicates it is time to get bows.
• 3 Blows: Indicates it is time to go get arrows.
• 5 Blows: Indicates to stop immediately, return the bow, and go to the waiting line.