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How many arrows per end in individual Olympic archery competitions?
Each archer shoots 3 arrows per end.
What is the standard distance for Olympic archery competitions?
70 meters for both men and women.
What is the term for violating the rules regarding the start and finish of shooting an arrow?
A time fault.
Describe the '10-ring' scoring system.
The innermost ring scores 10 points and each concentric ring outward decreases in point value by 1.
What is the time limit to shoot each arrow during individual competition?
40 seconds per arrow.
What does 'barebow' mean in archery classification?
A classification where archery equipment does not use sights, stabilizers, or release aids.
Explain the difference between a 'compound' and 'recurve' bow in competition.
A compound bow uses a system of pulleys and cams to aid the archer, while a recurve bow is a traditional bow with curved tips but no mechanical aids.
What does the term 'equipment failure' mean in archery competitions?
Malfunction of an archer's bow or other equipment, which may allow them additional time to repair or replace.
Explain the '1-arrow shoot-off' tiebreak.
In the event of a tie, archers will each shoot one arrow with the closest to the center being declared the winner.
What is the term for the line that archers must stand behind while shooting?
Shooting line.
What happens if an arrow rebounds or hangs from the target face?
The arrow is scored based on where it hits the target or the judge's observation of its mark.
Outline the procedure if an arrow falls off the bow rest before the shot.
The archer can re-nock the arrow, as long as it's done within the allotted shooting time.
What does the arm guard in archery do?
Protects the archer's forearm from string slap upon release of the arrow.
Define the 'set system' used in some archery competitions.
A scoring system where archers compete in sets, earning 2 points for a set win and 1 for a tie, with the first to 6 points winning the match.
What score does an arrow get if it touches two different scoring zones?
The arrow scores the value of the higher scoring zone.
What is a 'pass-through' in archery scoring?
When an arrow passes completely through the target but scores based on the judge's call or a mark it makes on the paper.
What is a 'bouncer' in archery?
An arrow that hits the target but bounces off, to be scored based on judge's inspection.
What rule applies to the number of arrows an archer can have during competition?
Typically, an archer is allowed to have only a certain number of arrows, often six, during a competition round.
What is an 'end' in archery?
A round in which an archer shoots a specific number of arrows, usually 3 or 6, before scores are recorded.
What is the penalty for shooting an arrow after the official signal to cease firing?
The highest scoring arrow in that end will be forfeited.
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