This weekend Salt Grass >>>----.SPOT SHOOT
(what is this SPOT SHOOT)
As the date quickly approaches for the first of two scheduled SYWAT tournaments for this year, we thought it might be a good idea to familiarize our 3-D shooting friends with the basic setup of a spot tournament.
There are 28 lanes, as opposed to 30 in 3-D, and you will shoot 4 arrows at each target for a total of 112 arrows.
The targets range in distance from 20 feet to 80 yards (240 feet), with the majority of targets in the 20-50 yard range. All targets are marked with the yardage, so no guessing or rangefinders are necessary.
Some targets will be white with black dots (field round) and some will be black with white dots (hunter round). There are four different sizes of targets, smaller targets for closer shots and bigger targets for the longer distances. You can score up to 20 points per target, with a perfect score for a round being 560.
Some targets have you shoot from the same spot all four times, some have you walk up closer for each of the four shots, and some have you move from left to right for each shot.
It is a fun and challenging game and can be shot at Salt Grass any time the 3-D course is not open. As in 3-D, it requires practice to be consistently good and it has the advantage of being available all the time. Many archers who shoot both spots (also known as field archery) and 3-D report that their 3-D scores improved as a result of shooting spots.
If you are new to the game and are worried about doing something wrong, we will group you with at least one experienced spot shooter. You will be able to ask questions if you are confused or unsure at any time. There will also be at least one TFAA (Texas Field Archery Association) rep at the shoot to help answer any questions you may have.
(what is this SPOT SHOOT)
As the date quickly approaches for the first of two scheduled SYWAT tournaments for this year, we thought it might be a good idea to familiarize our 3-D shooting friends with the basic setup of a spot tournament.
There are 28 lanes, as opposed to 30 in 3-D, and you will shoot 4 arrows at each target for a total of 112 arrows.
The targets range in distance from 20 feet to 80 yards (240 feet), with the majority of targets in the 20-50 yard range. All targets are marked with the yardage, so no guessing or rangefinders are necessary.
Some targets will be white with black dots (field round) and some will be black with white dots (hunter round). There are four different sizes of targets, smaller targets for closer shots and bigger targets for the longer distances. You can score up to 20 points per target, with a perfect score for a round being 560.
Some targets have you shoot from the same spot all four times, some have you walk up closer for each of the four shots, and some have you move from left to right for each shot.
It is a fun and challenging game and can be shot at Salt Grass any time the 3-D course is not open. As in 3-D, it requires practice to be consistently good and it has the advantage of being available all the time. Many archers who shoot both spots (also known as field archery) and 3-D report that their 3-D scores improved as a result of shooting spots.
If you are new to the game and are worried about doing something wrong, we will group you with at least one experienced spot shooter. You will be able to ask questions if you are confused or unsure at any time. There will also be at least one TFAA (Texas Field Archery Association) rep at the shoot to help answer any questions you may have.
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