NASP Archery Knowledge questions
with complete solution (2022/2023)
Nock Arrow - attach arrow to the string
Draw Hand Set - put 3 fingers on the string; 1 above and 2 below the arrow are most
common.
Bow Hand Set - place hand completely on the grip
Pre-draw - mentally practice a perfect shot; start aligning shot now.
Draw - pull back on string using back muscles
Aim - put tip of arrow on the target
Release & Follow Through - relax fingers on draw hand, finish like a statue
Reflect - think about how shot felt - change something or do same shot again?
What do 4+ Whistles mean? - emergency, stop
What do you do at the Waiting Line? - wait behind line for your turn and for 2 or 3
whistle blasts
What do you do at the Shooting Line? - wait for command to start/for 1 whistle blast
What do you do at the Target Line? - Wait for range official to say "Retrieve/Remove
Arrows"
How many points is the center of the bullseye worth? - 10 points
A End consists of how many shots? - 5
Stance - Feet apart, shoulder width, stand vertical with your body perpendicular to your
target.
Shot Set-Up - Activate your back muscles and try to control the bow to prepare to shoot.
Anchor Point - This is the place you pull the string back to. Index finger at the tip of your
mouth.
Arrow Rest - This is where you set the arrow on the bow before shooting.
