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>They had to practice before a lot before that, maybe years. Those who lived by the bow died by the bow "practiced" since childhood.

Yes, one of reasons why Mongols were so strong was archery. Nomads are becoming archers from childhood and live "on the horse". Peasant who compose main part of local militia isn't a good archer or good rider, and real warrior class wasn't numerous in these times, so Mongols outnumbered everyone in number of professional soldiers.