Archery

When a whistle signal of 5 or more blasts is sounded, what must the archer do?

• Walk to the bow rack and "get bow."

• Using the eleven steps to archery success, begin to "shoot."

• Walk towards the targets and "go get arrows."

• Stop what they are doing, re-rack bow, re-quiver arrows, and walk behind the waiting line.

From the choices below, which best describes the purpose of the "target line?"

• It is used to align all targets the same, fair distance from each archer.

• As arrows are removed from the target, they are placed on this line to protect from bending.

• It is where archers wait for the 3-whistle signal to "go get arrows."

• Archers shooting the same target wait their turn to pull arrows safely behind the "target line."

What distance should new archers be from the targets when shooting their first arrows?

• 10 yards

• 15 yards

• 5-7 yards

• 10-15 yards

Where should bow racks be located while archers await a signal to "get bows?"

• Wherever they are most comfortable.

• Between the "waiting line" and the "shooting line."

• Between the "shooting line" and the "target line."

• Behind the "waiting line."

How many whistle blasts will be signaled to "get bows?"

• 5 or more

• 1

• 2

• 4

Archers may "go get arrows" when they hear how many whistle blasts?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Which hand should hold the bowstring at anchor, for a left-eye dominant eye archer?

• Right hand

• Left hand

• Does not matter

Which of the following are advantages of shooting with both eyes open?

• Depth perception, peripheral vision, and improved balance.

• Greater strength, stamina, and concentration.

• Less stress on the arrow rest.

• Fewer face wrinkles will develop.

The string bow is used to...

• Measure the distance from the targets to the target line.

• Unstring a compound bow.

• To make sure arrows are securely on the bowstring to prevent dry fires.

• Practice eleven steps to archery success without the distraction of bows and arrows.

To "Nock" the archer grasps the arrow around the shaft, below the fletching...

• To reduce the likelihood of the arrow being dropped.

• To prevent a vane from becoming detached.

• To determine if the shaft is cracked, dented, or bent.

• To reduce wear and tear on the arrow's nock.