SJS Archery Pre-Assessment
Name/Names: ___________________________
Directions: Match one of the following terms with the corresponding definition.
*Fletching *Compound bow *Nock on string *Arrow Shaft *Grouping
* Anchor Point *Armguard *Field points *Drift *Draw weight *Arrow shelf
*Draw Length * Re-curve bow * Bow string *Sight window * Crest
*Index Feather * Nock on arrow *Quiver *Hen Feathers
1. ___________________________The reference point that a person pulls the bow string to before releasing. This point should be the same for each shot and may be the side of the mouth, ear lobe, or other reference point.
2. ____________________________Material attached to the forearm of the arm that holds the bow to protect it from a string burn or keeps the sleeve from catching on the string.
3. ____________________________The main body of the arrow before the nock, fletching, or point is installed. It can be made from several materials including wood, aluminum, carbon, and composites.
4. ____________________________The area of the bow above the handle or grip where the arrow sits.
5. ____________________________Several strands of material twisted together to form a strong string used to launch an arrow.
6. ____________________________A bow with one or two cams that provide let-off and power.
7. ____________________________The distance a person draws a bow, measured from the bottom of the arrow nock to the back of a bow when in shooting position.
8. ___________________________Amount of pull weight measured in pounds that it takes to pull a bow string a certain distance.
9.____________________________Points that are round (no blades) with a sharp point, usually used for practice.
10. ____________________________The feathers or vanes used to stabilize an arrow in flight.
11._____________________________Arrow part glued or snapped into the back of an arrow shaft that the bow string fits into. On early or very traditional arrows, the nock is cut into the shaft itself.
12._____________________________The spot on bow string where the arrow nock is placed to be shot.
13. _____________________________. The feather of an arrow set at a right angle to the nock; the odd colored feather.
14. _____________________________A bow that has no cams or other method to lessen the amount of force to pull back the string. When strung, the string contacts the bow limbs a short distance from the limb tips.
15._______________________________ The motion of the arrow caused by wind or weather.
16._______________________________The area of the bow above the grip and arrow shelf where you would mount a site or as with a long bow, you see your target.
17. __________________________ Marks identifying the arrow.
18. ______________________ Shooting a group of arrows close together on the target
19. _______________________ Two same colored feathers on an arrow.
20. ______________________A piece of archery equipment that holds arrows. It may be attached to the bow, placed on a belt, or carried on your shoulder or back.