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Archery Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the color order for a target? | Gold, Red, Blue, Black, White |
| What is the outer layer called? | Petticoat |
| What happens if an arrow is shot between two colors? | The higher point value of the color is counted |
| What are the different parts of a bow? | Upper Limb, Handle, Arrow Rest, Lower Limb, String, and Nock Point |
| What are the different parts of an arrow? | Tip, Shaft, Fletching, and Nock |
| What is the order of the archery range from top to bottom? | Target, Shooting, and Clear |
| What are the seven steps of shooting in order? | Stance and Grip, Nock, Draw, Anchor, Aim, Release, and Follow Through |
| What does the step Stance and Grip mean? | Straddle line, hold bow like a book (string facing armpit), non-dominant hand is holding the bow by the arrow rest. |
| What does the step Nock mean? | Build shelf (extend arm to side), arrow around like a clock (over head), index fletching facing up (odd color fletching), nock on arrow below gold ball (should make a click sound). |
| What does the step Draw mean? | Three fingers holding string at the first joint (index finger above gold ball), point arrow down |
| What does the step Anchor mean? | Bring elbow higher than shoulder, pull string back to the corner of your mouth, arm holding arrow is always straight |
| What does the step Aim mean? | Close one eye, aim for bulls-eye |
| What does the step Release mean? | Let go of the string, do NOT give with the string (should be like a rubber band) |
| What does the step Follow Through mean? | Hold bow in place to make adjustments for next shot |
| What is the index fletching? | The odd color fletching |