Challenge ideas

Archery challenge ideas and practice games

Every one of these has been run as a NockPoint challenge, shot by archers at ranges, clubs and in backyards. Set one up today, then take it on against everyone else.

Precision

Precision challenges

Small targets, honest scoring. Find out how tight your aim really is.

50 yd · 20 arrowsPaper Plate ChallengeTwenty arrows at a paper plate from 50 yards. Every hit is a point, every miss is zero.20 yd · 20 arrowsMatchbox ChallengeTwenty arrows at a matchbox from 20 yards. An arrow only counts if it punches clean through.30 yd · 20 arrowsTape Line ChallengeTwo strips of tape, twenty arrows. Find out whether your misses go left and right, or up and down.Your usual Vegas distance · 30 arrowsX-Ring ObsessionA Vegas 300 round where the Xs break ties, so precision at the very centre decides it.

Practice game

Practice games

Quick to set up, fun at any age, and secretly very good practice.

12 arrowsAround the ClockTwelve small targets in a circle like a clock face. One arrow each, from 1 o’clock round to 12.20 yd · 9 arrows3×3 Archery BingoA printable nine-square grid, nine arrows, one per square. Try to land three in a row first.

Volume

Volume challenges

For the archers who keep showing up. The app counts every arrow.

As many as you can arrowsMax ArrowsThe simplest challenge there is: the most arrows shot in a month wins.500 or 1000 arrowsFirst to 500 / 1000A race: be the first archer to shoot 500 arrows, or 1000, in the month.

Live on NockPoint

Running right now

Archers everywhere are shooting these this month: at the range, in the backyard, at the club. Join one in the app and see where you land.

Highest score50-Yard Plate Challenge11 archers inEnds 25 OctJoin in the app →Most arrowsFirst to 1000 Challenge10 archers inEnds 31 OctJoin in the app →Most arrowsMax Arrows Challenge9 archers inEnds 31 OctJoin in the app →Highest scoreSmall Game Challenge9 archers inEnds 31 DecJoin in the app →

Questions

Common questions

What is a good archery challenge for beginners?

Around the Clock and 3×3 Archery Bingo. Both use simple hit-or-miss scoring, you choose a distance that suits you, and they turn practice into a game. When you want something harder, try the Matchbox Challenge.

Can I do these challenges at home?

Yes, if you have a safe place to shoot and a bale or target. Most need only household items: a paper plate, tape, a matchbox, playing cards or a printed grid.

How do I compete against other archers?

In NockPoint. Join a live challenge, or start your own and share the link with friends or your club. Everyone shoots where they are, logs their score in the app and lands on the same leaderboard.

Running a club or a shop? Create challenges for your archers.

Get the app

Start a challenge with your friends

Pick an idea, share the link, and everyone shoots where they are. Free on the App Store and Google Play.