While we were at our friends' home, some of us had the opportunity to receive some pointers on archery from their sons. Later in the afternoon, I had a chance to shoot. They had hay bales stacked up with targets on them. Two of their sons patiently helped me hold it correctly, stand properly, and shoot steadily. Most of my arrows went flying into the trees or hay bales, but after much trying, and having them explain things many times, I was able to hit the target.
The target and the goal 
Teaching basic safety...
...Make sure no one is in front of you.
Teaching proper stance
"You hold it this way"
Steady, aim, and fire!
