Archery Test

A good archer does not keep his/her body and arm tense and rigid at all times.

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The specific location on the archer's face to which the index finger comes while holding and aiming is the anchor point.

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Weight in archery refers to the amount of weight in pounds you would have to attach to the bowstring to bend a stationary bow a specific amount.

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When an arrow lands on a line between two colors. it gets the score thats the higher of the two.

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scoring- descending order (high to low)

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An arrow that lands outside the white circle is worth how many points?

0 points

9 steps for shooting a bow and arrow

1.Square stance 2.Bow hold 3.Nocking 4.Predraw 5.Draw 6.Anchor point 7.Aim & concentrate 8.Release 9.Follow-through

How many arrows are in an "end"?

6 arrows with 6 ends

An arrow that passes through or rebounds a target is worth how many points?

7 points

If the arrow splits the blue and red colors what is the archer's score?

7 points

What do beginning archers need to do before they begin to practice archery?

Before they begin to practice archery, they should always be supervised. They should not start in archery without prior instruction or supervision.

What does "follow-through" mean in archery and why is it important?

Follow-through means to hold your stance for a few seconds after release. It is important because if you don't the arrow can fall to the ground.

Why is concentration so important in archery?

The ability to concentrate in archery often makes the ability between excellence and average performance. The archer should put everything else out of their mind and concentrate on the target.

What is a bull's eye?

The center of the target where the highest score is made.

Should you ever shoot an arrow straight up into the air? Explain.

You should never shoot an arrow straight up into the air. It is dangerous because the arrow usually comes straight back down.

How should your feet be placed in relation to the target?

at right angles to the target

The force measured in pounds to draw bowstring the length of the arrow is called what?

bow weight

The device used to protect your fingers while shooting is called what?

finger tab

The length of the bow depends on the individual needs of the purchaser, including his/her ...

height,weight,and age

what are the 3 anchor points?

nose, lip, and chin

The holder for your arrows is called a

quiver

What type of bow do we use in class?

recurved bow

A specified number of arrows shot from different distances is called what?

round

anchor point

specific location on the archer's face to which the index finger comes while holding and aiming

What method do we use in class to string a bow?

step through method

equiptment

tackle,string,bow,armguards,quiver,and the arrow

crest

the colored identification bands on the arrow immediately below the fletchings on the arrow

what is the draw weight of a bow?

the draw weight averages 50 pounds for men and 34 pounds for women

cock/index feather

the feather that is set at a right angle nock ;differently colored than the other two feathers

nock

the groove in the end of the arrow in which the string is placed

hen feathers

the two feathers that are not set at right angles to the arrow nock