Archery: focus, feedback and confidence in your team

For teams who want to work on concentration, communication and cooperation in a playful way - using bow and arrow as a tool.

We start with a clear explanation and short distance success experience, build up step by step and end in a challenging competition. Anyone can participate, even without experience.

In doing so, we don't just look at scores, but rather:

We usually conclude with an exciting team competition with different game modes, in which tactics and deliberation are important.

Blind archery: communication and confidence

One of the most powerful forms of work in this workshop is blind archery:

Then suddenly it becomes clear:

If you can't see anything, "a little to the left" is of little use to you. You need clear, concrete feedback - just like in the workplace.

What themes do you set in motion?

Interaction: task-oriented or people-oriented?

Are you primarily focused on the goal (the bullseye) or on the other person (the shooter/coach)? You can immediately see who only wants to "score points" and who also has an eye for cooperation.

Personal style: quiet or fast?

Some take their time to focus properly; others want to shoot immediately. You often recognize this preferred style in meetings and projects.

Behavior: concerned with yourself, or with the other or with the goal?

Are you concerned with how you come across or with what the other person needs? Shooting blind makes this extra visible: as a coach and as a shooter.

hand archery

“Blind coaching shows more than you expect.”

Structure of the workshop

1. Intro & safety

We start with an explanation of equipment, posture and safety rules. Everyone practices at short range first.

2. Success experience & building distance

When the first arrows land nicely, we increase the distance step by step for more challenge and concentration.

3. Blind archery

In pairs you get to work: one sees nothing, the other coaches. Then we turn the tables and discuss what this says about your communication and trust.

4. Team competition

We conclude with a team game. With different game variations, not only individual precision but also team tactics and consultation are important.

5. Reflection & link to the workplace

Short, but sweet: What insights will you take away to meetings, feedback conversations and collaboration under pressure?

"Shared ambitions define the distance to the goal"

What does the hand archery workshop get you?

After this workshop

> Has everyone had an accessible success experience – even people who find sports “exciting.”
> It has become clear how you communicate when things get exciting.
> You experienced the importance of concrete feedback and trust.
> Differences in style and reactions to tension have been playfully made visible.
> There is more energy, fun and connection in the team.

In short: a light, fun workshop with serious undertones.

Watch the introduction video

See hand archery as team building in action
In this short video, see how we combine technique, fun and team development during the archery workshop.

Practical information

Time

> Standard: about 1.5 hours

> Expandable to 2.5 hours or as part of a complete team day.

> Suitable for small and larger groups; we match the number of bows, targets and guides to the number of participants.

> Everyone can participate – we provide variants at level.

> Outside on site at your organization or one of our partner locations.

> Sometimes also possible inside (with sufficient space and safety margin).

> Easy-fitting (outdoor) clothing and shoes in which you can stand firmly.

> line with your other short workshops (guideline from about €40 p.p. at 1.5 hours, depending on group size and location).

> In the intake we make a clear customized proposal.

Why hand archery with Excel Events?

Ready to aim sharper with your team?

In a brief conversation, we explore:

> Your team and goals.

> Whether hand archery fits your question.

> What duration, location and interpretation suits best.

Then you will receive a concrete proposal that matches your ambition and budget.

We understand how important this choice is.

Our promise

A more fun and stronger team

Team booster

Short, powerful workshops to get to know each other better

Fun and educational

Content, energy and (inter-)action in every team building activity

Your location

Organizable anywhere and accessible to everyone

What our customers say

Jolanda Huurman
Jolanda HuurmanManager 4D Optics
"Workshop sparring with the DISC, or boxing with our employees. Lots of interaction, energy and reflection. It was a blast!"
Sijbrand Booij
Sijbrand BooijManager EVM19 - Offshore RibEvents
We discovered how we could get more out of our Team Building at the Eiland van Maurik; fun and concrete content! The anthousisame, knowledge, skills and adaptability of Jouke and Angelique are an absolute added value!
Stanley Schardijn RS
Stanley Schardijn RSFreelance trainer at Finbridge
In a unique way, Angelique takes you sparring through the disc method. As a result, you literally learn! I learned what color(s) to confess and how others are colored.
Marcel Linneweever
Marcel LinneweeverDirector of 4D-Optics
Great collaboration, real listening and results. Very pleasant experience and from the team all praise for the Purpose Discovery workshop with 23plusone! Thanks

Jouke van Dijk

Bel met ons op 06 2299 0349

Jouke van Dijk

Call us at 06 2299 0349