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THIS YEAR’S ARCHERY TRAINING LEVEL 2 STUDY GUIDE
Shooting Line? - ----Answers---Position the wheelchair with one large wheel and one small wheel on each side of the Shooting Line. (13)A mechanical release aid is a common way to adapt equipment for archers who have poor control in their _____________________________________. - ----Answers--- draw hands and fingers (14)The Explore Archery Instructor's Guide and awards may be purchased at www.usarchery.org. - ---- Answers---True (14)The JOAD program offers recurve, compound, universal compound and barebow archers the opportunity to learn range safety and proper shooting technique in an environment that also fosters increased self-confidence and team-building skills. - ----Answers--- True (14)Participants in the Adult Archery Program can enjoy the sport recreationally or actively prepare and train for events. - ----Answers---True (1)The safety curtain needs to be loosely draped so that arrows do not penetrate the curtain or go under the curtain. - ---Answers---true
(1)What are the three lines used for safety and control on the archery range? - ----Answers---Target Line, Shooting Line, Waiting Line (1)Spectators should always remain behind the ___________________________ for their safety. - ---- Answers--Spectator Line (1)The first step in setting up an archery range is determining the orientation and location of the range. - ----Answers--true (1)Go to the line = _____________ blast(s) - ----Answers--- 2 (1)EMERGENCY - immediately stop shooting, return bows to the rack and go behind the Waiting Line = _____________ blast(s) - ----Answers---5 or more (1)Shoot = _____________ blast(s) - ----Answers--- (1)Retrieve Arrows = _____________ blast(s) - ---- Answers--- (1)What is the minimum space needed behind the targets on an outdoor archery range without a natural berm? - ---Answers---50 yards
(3)What happens if the archer dry fires a bow? - ---- Answers--It can cause damage to the bow and injure the archer (3)Where is the sight window located on a left-handed bow? - ----Answers---On the right side of the riser (3)When fitting an archer to a universal compound bow or recurve bow: - ----Answers---Identify the archer's dominant hand and draw weight (3)You can easily increase the draw weight of a universal compound bow by: - ----Answers---Turning the limb bolts clockwise (3)Archers must be properly fitted with the correct size and length arrow to prevent injury. - ----Answers---True (7)What type of release aid is being used if the archer activates the trigger with his or her index finger? - ---- Answers--Caliper (7)a piece of material that is worn over the archer's chest to protect it from the bowstring upon release. - ----Answers--chest protector (7)It is good practice for an archer to learn how to use a release aid by practicing with a ____________ before
transitioning to a bow to reduce injury and prevent a dry-fire. - ----Answers---- String Loop
- Stretch band (7) A _______________________ is a device that is mounted to the riser of the bow to help the archer aim.
- ----Answers---Sight (8) A 5'6" average weight 12-year-old boy joins your club as a first-time archer. Which bow would you give him? - ---Answers---66" recurve bow with a draw weight of 15 lbs. (8)The string loop mimics the _______________________ of the compound bow. - ----Answers---Draw stop (8)It is best to fit new archers with a _____________________ release aid to prevent early or accidental release of the bowstring. - ----Answers--- caliper (trigger) (9)If an archer is shooting at 18 meters with an adjustable sight and the arrow hits the target high and left of center, the archer should move the sight pin: - ----Answers---Up and left (9) A _____________________ is used in coordination with the arrow rest on a recurve bow to permit the arrow to
(10)When correcting an archer's form, the instructor should provide what type of feedback. - ----Answers--- Solution based feedback (10)Holding and back tension can be achieved if an archer's elbow is in front of the arrow line. - ---- Answers---False (10)Coaching cues should - ----Answers---- simplify the meaning of an action
- are a way of speaking to the athlete in their own language
- provide the prescriptive language (10)Different cues such as metaphors make the learning process boring and don't help the athlete learn. - ---Answers---False (10)Which option is a good example of direct feedback?
- ---Answers---"I really like it when you set the barrel of the gun at setup, next time try to setup lower." (10)Which of the following will NOT cause the bowstring to hit an archer's bow arm? - ----Answers---Shoulders are down and back. (11)Why is it important to warm up and stretch? - --- Answers---To prevent injury
(11)When registering for an event, the archer's class will be determined by his or her: - ----Answers---Age (11)Focus and Distraction training are two types of physical training used in archery. - ----Answers---False (11)Specific Physical Training exercises are used to develop specific muscles and muscle groups. - ---- Answers---True (11)Weather conditions such as wind, rain, heat and cold can all affect the archer's ability to accurately hit the target. - ---Answers---True (11)What is the relationship between a drill and a game? - ---- Answers---Archers learn a skill in a drill and apply the skill in a game (11)When teaching a technical skill as part of a drill the instructor should: - ----Answers---Introduce, Explain and Demonstrate (11)Factors to take into consideration when determining the instructor-to-student ratio include: - ----Answers---- The experience of the instructor
- The age and maturity of the students
(12)Recurve bows should be kept strung when not in use for long periods of time. - ----Answers---False (12)The larger loop of the recurve bowstring should be placed on the _________ limb. - ----Answers---upper (13)If an archer has a hearing impairment, the instructor may also use a visual signal, such as flags, in addition to whistle commands to move archers about the range. - ----Answers--True (13)What piece of equipment is commonly used when an archer does not have use of the draw arm? - ---- Answers---mouth tab (13)When fitting an archer with adapted equipment, the focus should be on what the archer can do. - ---- Answers---True (13)What is the recommended way to align a wheelchair on the (3)What is the appropriate size recurve bow for an archer up to 5'4" tall? - ----Answers---66" (3)In most cases archers should shoot with their dominant hand and not their dominant eye because coordination and dexterity in the draw hand is more important that aiming in archery. - ----Answers---True
(4)Go over the National Training System Steps - ---- Answers--ok (4)The National Training System - ----Answers---- provides a consistent shot process
- prevents injury
- limits target panic and anxiety
- is based on the mechanics of the body (4)Which step in the shot process provides the foundation for the shot? - ----Answers---Stance (4)What happens during Transfer to Hold? - ---- Answers---- A slight movement.
- The holding weight is transferred to the archer's back muscles.
- The back of the drawing arm leads the motion. (4)It is always important for students to focus on the arrow placement in the target instead of the shot process. - ---Answers---False (4)The stance should be slightly open to the target with the feet shoulder width apart and knees locked. - ---- Answers--True
(5)When teaching a new archer how to take his or her first shot, the instructor should stand in: - ----Answers--- Stand face-to-face with the archer, just behind the Shooting Line (5)What is the most important lesson of every archery class? - ----Answers---Safety (5)When teaching the archer's first shot, the instructor does not need to keep all shooting archers in his or her line of sight. - ----Answers---False (5)The instructor should only provide a new archer with additional arrows if the archer has demonstrated that he or she understands how to shoot safely. - ---- Answers---True (5)When managing the classroom, instructors should praise positive behavior - ----Answers---True (5)If an archer drops an arrow in front of the Shooting Line, the archer should: - ----Answers---- Leave the arrow
- Raise their hand to indicate they need another arrow (6)A compound archer should align his or her eye, the peep sight and front sight pin on the target. - ---- Answers---True
(6)The overall steps of shooting for compound and recurve are the same although some of the finer details may differ. - ---Answers---True (6)The use of a stretch band allows the student to focus on proper shooting form and technique and also teaches the student how to activate the necessary muscles used to shoot a bow and arrow without having to focus on hitting the target. - ----Answers---True (6)During stance the archer should _______________________________. - ----Answers---tuck the hips under the ribs so the back is flat (7) Go over recurve bow add ons - ----Answers---ok (7) Go over compound bow add ons - ----Answers---ok (7)Go over release aids - ----Answers---ok (7)A container for arrows that attaches to the archer's belt is called a - ----Answers---Hip quiver (14)USA Archery provides grants for eligible USA Archery Clubs and Programs to assist with the purchase of equipment and coach certification courses. - ---- Answers---True
- Move the hips away from the target before the draw
