Arrow Parts
This is the tip of arrow
Bullet point
This is a type of bow that curls forward on the tips
Recurve
The "rules" used in archery
Whistle commands
This is when you nap the nock of the arrow onto the bowstring under the nocking point
Nock
This is counted if the arrow lands on the line between two colors
Higher point value
This is the long spine of the arrow
Shaft
This bow does not curve on the tips
Straight
This is signaled by one blast of the whistle
Archers may walk to the shooting line.
This is when you draw the bow string back until your elbow is directly behind the arrow
Draw
An arrow that skips off the ground and then hits the target is worth this many points
0 points
This is the plastic vanes or feathers on an arrow.
Fletching
This is where the bow is held by non-dominant hand
Grip
This is signaled by two blasts of the whistle
Archers may load their bows and begin shooting
This is when at full draw, the string should make contact with the center of the nose, lips, and chin. The index finger of the drawing hand should be under the tip of the jawbone
Anchor
This area is worth 9-10 points and is called a bullseye in the 10 point area
Gold
This is the part of arrow that attaches to bow string
Nock
This is pulled back when shooting
Bow string
This is signaled by three blasts of the whistle
Archers may walk to the target line to retrieve arrows
This is when you try to focus your eyes on the center of the target and keep the string lined up with the center of the bow.
Aiming
This is the name of the area outside the white circle
Petticoat
This is where the nock attaches to the string
Where the tip of the arrow rests
Arrow rest
This is signaled by five or more blasts by the whistle
STOP SHOOTING, put arrow in quiver, LOOK, LISTEN for instructions.
This is when you simply release all the tension in your fingers and drawing hand all at once. No other parts of the body except the drawing hand should be moved.
Release
You receive this many points if the arrow bounces off or goes through the target
5 points