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Handicap |
A system of allowances for scores to be adjusted, theoretically bringing archers of varying standards to an equal result |
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Handle |
The part of a bow that is held in the hand. |
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Hanger |
A arrow that does not penetrate into the boss but hangs down from the face. |
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Heeling |
The practice of applying bow hand pressure low on the bow grip. |
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Hen Feathers |
An American term for the shaft feathers (q.v.) |
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Hold |
This is a pause by the archer, while at full draw, and is just prior to the release of the arrow. |
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Judge |
The person responsible for the application of the rules of shooting at a tournament. |
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Kisser |
A small disc or other device which is fitted to the string and drawn to the lips at full draw. |
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Kyudo |
The traditional Japanese form of archery. |
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Lady Paramount |
Traditionally appointed to preside at competitions as the supreme arbiter (GNAS rules only) and to present the awards and prizes. |
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Laminations |
Thin strips of material used for making bow limbs, these being mainly wood, fibreglass, carbon fibre or plastic. |
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Limbs |
The upper and lower working parts of the bow |
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Lock |
The method of drawing and holding (locking) the string at full draw. |
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Flemish Lock |
The use of only the index and second fingers to draw the bow, one above and one below the arrow. |
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Mediterranean Lock |
The use of the first three fingers to draw the bow, the index finger above the arrow with the other two below. |
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Thumb Lock |
The use of the thumb around the string just below the arrow. The thumb is locked in position by closing the index finger round the end of the thumb. The arrow would be on the same side of the bow as the hand that is drawing the string. |
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Longbow
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A traditional English bow, of Welsh design. Usually was fashioned of a single piece of wood though now some laminations are used. It gained its reputation during the middle ages. |
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Loose |
The result of releasing the string. |
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Mark |
Any target at which the bow is intentionally aimed. |
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MB |
Master Bowman, the second highest classification of the GNAS |
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Mediterranean |
See 'Lock'. |
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Mono Filament |
Single thread or strand, normally used to refer to single strand serving thread. |
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NCC |
National Coaching Committee. |
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NCF |
National Coaching Foundation. |
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NCO |
National Coaching Organiser. |
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Nock |
1 The slot in the end of an arrow which is used for locating it onto 2 The grooves at the end of the bow limbs into which is fitted the 3 To locate the arrow nock onto the string. This is the place on the bow string where the nock of the arrow rests. |
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