March 27, 2008, 74-year-old Tilly Trotter made a one-in-a-million shot. The blind grandmother, known as “Robin Hood” among archers managed to split one arrow with another which is amazing because she completely lacks central vision..

Mrs. Trotter makes her shots with the help of her husband, who tells her where her previous shot landed. But, he doesn’t help her aim.

Blind luck helps archer make one-in-a-million Robin Hood shot

Visually impaired archers shoot with either recurve and/or compound bows. Recurve bows increase in tension as the arrow is pulled backward, thus making it difficult for users with limited mobility or strength. Compound bows are used by archers who are unable, for whatever reason, to draw a recurve satisfactorily.
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