Field archery involves shooting at targets of varying (and often unmarked) distance, often in woodland and rough terrain.

One goal of field archery is to improve the techniques and abilities required for bowhunting in a more realistic outdoor setting. As with golf, fatigue can be an issue as the athlete walks the distance between targets across sometimes rough terrain. Field Archery is usually shot according to either IFAA (International Field Archery Association) ^[1] rules or to FITA (Federation International de Tir a L'Arc) rules. (see section on FITA Field). Some national organisations (such as the NFAS in the UK) have their own rules. FITA rounds consist of 24 targets, which may have marked or unmarked distances depending on the specific type of round. FITA Field Archery is very popular in Western Europe whereas 3D is shot mostly in the Americas and Oceania.

NFAA (USA)[link]

The NFAA is the US affiliate of the International Field Archery Association.

Three common types of NFAA round are the field, hunter, and animal. A round consists of 28 targets in two units of 14. The information in the following sections is taken from the NFAA Styles and Rules. ^[2]

Field[link]

Field rounds are at 'even' distances up to 80 yards (some of the shortest are measured in feet instead), using targets with a black bullseye (5 points), a white center (4) ring, and black outer (3) ring.

Hunter[link]

Hunter rounds use 'uneven' distances up to 70 yards (64 m), and although scoring is identical to a field round, the target has an all-black face with a white bullseye. Child and youth positions for these two rounds are closer, no more than 30 and 50 yards (46 m), respectively.

Animal[link]

Animal rounds use life-size 2D animal targets with 'uneven' distances reminiscent of the hunter round. The rules and scoring are also significantly different. The archer begins at the first station of the target and shoots his first arrow. If it hits, he does not have to shoot again. If it misses, he advances to station two and shoots a second arrow, then to station three for a third if needed. Scoring areas are vital (20, 16, or 12) and nonvital (18, 14, or 10) with points awarded depending on which arrow scored first. Again, children and youth shoot from reduced range.

3D[link]

3D archery is a subset of field archery focusing on shooting at life-size models of game, and is popular with hunters. It is most common to see unmarked distances in 3D archery, as the goal is to accurately recreate a hunting environment for competition, albeit a more loosely organized form of competition than other types of field archery.

On these animals there are 4 rings, only 3 of these are used in ASA shoots. The one that isn't used very often is the 14 ring. This can only be scored if you call it before you shoot, and even then it may not be allowed. Next is the 12 ring inside of the 10 ring, inside of the 8 ring. Anything on the target that is outside of the 8, 10, 12, or 14 rings is a 5. If you miss the target, you score a zero.

Though the goal is hunting practice, hunting tips (broadheads) are not used, as they would tear up the foam targets too much. Normal target or field tips, of the same weight as the intended broadhead, are used instead.

NFAS (UK)[link]

In the United Kingdom the NFAS (National Field Archery Society) sets the rules for many shoots including Big Game and 3D shoots. Most of these consist of 36 or 40 targets or 2x20 targets. The NFAS is not affiliated to any international organisation.

The information in this section is taken from the NFAS Rules of Shooting. ^[3]

The most common NFAS rounds have a "walk-up" format where the archer starts at the furthest peg from the target and proceeds to nearer pegs if necessary.

The first arrow is shot from the red peg (or sometimes wasp peg for compound). A hit in the kill zone scores 20 points (sometimes 24 if an inner kill zone is being used). A hit in the wound zone (anywhere outside the kill zone but not on antlers or base, or within wound lines on 2D targets) scores 16 points.

If the scoring area is not hit with the first arrow the archer will proceed to the white peg for his/her second shot. A kill scores 14 points. A wound scores 10 points.

If a third shot is needed the archer will proceed to the blue peg. A kill scores 8 points. A wound scores 4 points.

If all 3 arrows miss the scoring zones the archer must stop shooting and a zero is scored for that target.

Juniors 12-14 and 15-16 must shoot blue, yellow, yellow and white, blue, blue respectively.

Cubs (under 12) shoot all their arrows from the closest yellow peg.

All archers attending these shots must carry a valid NFAS card in order to shoot.

There are multiple classes including compound limited, compound unlimited, bowhunter, barebow, freestyle, crossbow, hunting tackle, American flatbow and longbow. The traditional class is also accepted at some shoots.

The information in this section is taken from the NFAS website, sections About the NFAS and NFAS The Rules. ^[4]

As part of the Constitution of the National Field Archery Society, an annual championship shall be held, open to members.

The NFAS hold shoots throughout the year and all over the country. They currently (2010) hold two championships^[5], open to eligible members.

3D Championships - Bank Holiday weekend, end of May

National Champs - 3rd weekend in September

To be eligible to shoot a Championships, NFAS members must have competed in three open shoots in the bow style that they wish to shoot, or a previous Championships and existing members must have renewed their membership by the 31st of March.

FITA Field[link]

The information in this section is taken from Book 4 of the FITA Constitution & Rules. ^[6]

The International Archery Federation, commonly known as FITA (Fédération Internationale de Tir à l'Arc), defines a suite of rounds based on a 24-target course.

Four target face sizes are specified: 80cm; 60cm; 40cm and 20cm. Six target faces of each size are used on the course. For each target face size there are upper and lower distance limits for the various divisions of archer. Target faces have four black outer rings and a yellow spot, each with an equal width. The yellow spot is subdivided into two rings. The black rings score 1 point for the outermost to 4 points for the innermost. A hit in the outer yellow scores 5 points. A hit in the inner yellow scores 6 points. Before April 2008, the innermost yellow ring counted as an X (the number of Xs was used for tie-breaks) but only scored 5 points.

Shooting positions are marked by coloured pegs set at a distance from each target. Generally the red peg is set the furthest from the target, the blue peg is set nearer, and the yellow peg (or white peg in the UK) is set the nearest. The course layer may choose to vary this, though. Each peg is associated with one or more divisions of archer:

The UK operates some variations on this for junior archers. When shooting marked distances, the distance to the target is shown on each peg. On unmarked distances, the distance is not shown.

A FITA 24 Marked round is shot on a single day using 24 targets at marked distances only. A FITA 24 Unmarked round is shot on a single day using 24 targets at unmarked distances only. A FITA 24 Mixed round is shot on a single day using 12 targets at marked distances and 12 targets at unmarked distances. A FITA Combined Field round consists of a FITA 24 Unmarked round shot on one day and a FITA 24 Marked round shot on the same course the following day with the distances having been increased.

FITA rules state that the lanes between the shooting positions and the targets must not be obstructed by branches or tree trunks.

Archers follow the course in groups of between two and four. The pegs are arranged so that two people can shoot from one peg at the same time. Each archer shoots three arrows at each target, making a round of 72 arrows.

See also[link]

• Archery
• Target archery
• Clout archery
• History of archery
• Arrow
• Bow
• Field archery at the 2009 World Games

References[link]

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Terry Mills

No. 5, 6
Power forward
Personal information
Born	(1967-12-21) December 21, 1967 (age 44) Romulus, Michigan
Nationality	American
High school	Romulus
Listed height	6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
College	Michigan (1987–1990)
NBA Draft	1990 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Pro career	1990–2001
Career history
1990–1991	Denver Nuggets
1991–1992	New Jersey Nets
1992–1997	Detroit Pistons
1997–1999	Miami Heat
1999–2000	Detroit Pistons
2000–2001	Indiana Pacers
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Champion (1989)
Career NBA statistics
Points	7,175 (10.6 ppg)
Rebounds	3,680 (5.4 rpg)
Blocks	296 (0.4 bpg)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

Terry Richard Mills (born December 21, 1967 in Romulus, Michigan) is a retired American professional basketball player at the power forward position.

After a standout career at Romulus High School, Mills was named 1986 Mr. Basketball of Michigan. Bob Gibbons had Mills ranked #2 behind J.R Reid in the national prep player ranking for that year.

Mills attended the University of Michigan where he helped the Wolverines win the 1989 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship.

Mills was drafted in 1990 by the Denver Nuggets for whom he played 17 games. Mills also played for the New Jersey Nets, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, and Indiana Pacers. Although he played the power forward position, Mills became known for his 3-point shooting. Legendary Piston announcer George Blaha nicknamed him "Sugar" for his "sweet" shooting stroke and "Three Mills" for his on-target three-point shooting.

He is the cousin of former NBA power forward Grant Long, and the nephew of shooting guard John Long.

Mills was the head coach of the International Basketball League's Macomb County Mustangs (of Center Line, Michigan) during the 2006 season. Currently residing in Michigan, he is an active participant in amateur drag racing.

In January 2009, Mills participated in the 20th anniversary celebration of the 1989 National Championship team. He recently completed his degree from Michigan, and is looking to break into the coaching profession.

External links[link]

• NBA Player file
• NBA statistics @ basketball-reference.com
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• University of Michigan Basketball Statistical Archive

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