Flexible Foot Archery: A World Upside Down

26/06/2025 56 min

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What happens when you mix circus skills, extreme flexibility, and a bow and arrow? In this episode of Trivia Tangents, we dive feet first into the fascinating world of foot archery; yes, that is archery performed upside down using your feet. I’m joined by my friend and real-life foot archer, Elizabeth, who shares how she discovered this wild niche hobby, what it takes to master it, and what it actually feels like to hit a bullseye with your toes. We also reflect on our shared background in gymnastics and how those early experiences shaped our approach to movement, performance, and discipline.Along the way, we explore how archery evolved from ancient warfare to recreational sport, and put Elizabeth’s trivia knowledge to the test with some archery facts from around the world.Where to find Elizabeth:https://www.instagram.com/elizwilley/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@elizwilley?lang=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@ElizabethWilley***If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive rating, share it with a friend, and follow to get notified when new episodes drop every Thursday!Have a topic you’d love us to cover or want to be a guest? Fill out the form here: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/contactLet’s connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triviatangents/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@triviatangentspodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LinaOsofsky/shortsWebsite: https://triviatangentspodcast.com/Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Trivia Tangents and Foot Archery04:19 Origins of Recreational Archery09:59 The Art of Foot Archery19:38 Training and Flexibility in Archery19:53 The Journey Begins: From Gym to Foot Archery22:18 Innovative Training: DIY Equipment and Techniques25:11 The Evolution of Skills: From Practice to Performance27:20 The Importance of Flexibility and Strength Training30:28 Balancing Passion and Life: The Future of Foot Archery36:28 Exploring Modern Archery Competitions39:47 Exploring Guinness World Records41:14 Mental Focus in Sports46:06 Conclusion