Combat Archery 101 Page 2


	Combat Archery Words to Live By: *1. “Be Thee Certain of Thy Overshoot”* ALWAYS look beyond your target and ask yourself where your arrow might go in the event you miss. If there is even the remotest chance your arrow could hit a marshal, waterbearer or spectator—even if they are in the wrong place—turn and walk away, or reposition yourself for safety. *2. “Let He Whom Has Been Struck Judge The Soundness Of The Blow.”* NEVER call your shots—only your target can do that. It is legal to call archery shots “light”. Remember, you cannot “crank up” a bow. If someone ignores or refuses what you felt was a good shot, preserve your honor and walk away. If a well intentioned third party calls your shots on your behalf, politely ask them not to. 3. “Go Thee Not A-Hunting Hats” Let commanders do their commanding for a while.Avoid shooting the same people again and again when possible. If you see a knot of knights in the far back socializing, resist the urge to loft a bolt in there. But when they take up arms and head into the fray, treat them as any other fighter.
	4. “Target Not The Acts Of Chivalry” When single combat is granted to your foe, spoil it not with an unkindly arrow. As the battle ends, it is usually best to simply lay aside your bow and allow the few remaining survivors die at the close hands of their foes. Accept your own death with quiet grace. Remember that other fighters, even those wearing white belts, are your friends. Take care of them and they will take care of you. Remember, we play the game AS IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN.