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Archery

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Index Feather
a)
The vanes on an arrow, consisting of a index feather (colored) and two hen feathers.
b)
To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.
c)
Is a different color then the other feathers and it should face away from the bow when the arrow is knocked (up).
d)
The body of an arrow.
2.
Fletching
a)
The vanes on an arrow, consisting of a index feather (colored) and two hen feathers.
b)
Archery equipment.
c)
The body of an arrow.
d)
The pulley on the compound bow.
3.
Anchor Point
a)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
b)
The number of pounds of pull required to draw the string a specified distance.
c)
The position on the face where the drawing hand rests while holding and aiming.
d)
Archery equipment.
4.
Bow Weight
a)
It is a small projection at the top of the bow handle that stabilizes the arrow.
b)
The number of pounds of pull required to draw the string a specified distance.
c)
To pull the bowstring to the anchor point on the face.
d)
The body of an arrow.
5.

Whistle Commands

a)

2 blasts, get bows

b)

1 blast, fire

c)

3 blasts, get and score arrows

d)

All of the above

6.

The name of the 2 feathers that are the same color

a)

hen

b)

index

c)

hook

d)

nock

7.

Which is NOT a step in shooting

a)

draw

b)

anchor

c)

swing

d)

fire

8.

The name of the 1 different colored feather

a)

hen

b)

index

c)

hook

d)

nock

9.

The part of the bow that you hold

a)

finger tabs

b)

arm guard

c)

serving

d)

handle

10.

The name of your fingers on the tabs.

a)

hen

b)

index

c)

hook

d)

nock

11.

This protects your fingers from the string.

a)

finger tabs

b)

arm guard

c)

serving

d)

handle

12.

What is “the draw weight” of a bow?

a)

how long the bow is

b)

how much the bow weighs

c)

what kind of pictures the bow can draw

d)

the amount of weight in pounds one would have to attach to a bowstring to bend an immobilized bow a certain amount

13.

What basic pieces of equipment are needed to get started in archery?

a)

bow

b)

arrows

c)

quiver

d)

all of the above

14.

What is the first step of the ten steps in shooting a bow and arrow?

a)

aim

b)

stance

c)

anchor

d)

release

15.

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

a)

select the right equipment

b)

start shooting immediately

c)

learn the proper techniques

d)

never practice

16.

Why is concentration so important in archery?

a)

concentration is not needed in archery

b)

concentration is only needed when you are first starting to learn archery

c)

the ability to concentrate often makes the difference between excellent and average performance

d)

all of the above

17.

What does “follow-through” mean in archery?

a)

jumping up and down after you shoot

b)

follow-through means to hold your stance for a few seconds after releasing the arrow

c)

stretching after you shoot your arrow

d)

sitting down after you shoot your arrow

18.

Always keep your arrows in your _________ until told to shoot with "one whistle" command.

a)

bucket

b)

hand

c)

quiver

d)

bow

19.

Point your arrows ______ to the floor or at the target.

a)

up

b)

down

c)

to the right

d)

to the left

20.

Stand behind the ________ line when you are finished or not shooting.

a)

bonus

b)

number

c)

waiting

d)

shooting