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Clout archery is a form of archery in which archers shoot arrows at a flag (known as "the Clout") from a relatively long distance and score points depending on how close each arrow lands to the flag. Scoring zones are defined by maximum radii from the flag pole. Each arrow scores points depending on which scoring zone it enters the ground in.
This is so that if there is disputed arrow score then a judge may be called and the judge makes a ruling on how the arrow lies. The archer in charge of scoring on a target at a tournament is known as the ''Target Captain'' and in larger tournaments, they may be assisted by a ''Target Lieutenant''; a Target Captain makes an initial judgment on ...
The archer with the highest score at the end of the 12 arrows is declared the winner. In the event of a tie each archer shoots a single arrow; the archer with the highest scoring arrow wins. If there is still a tie a second single arrow is shot, and, if required, a third.
Devi, who is one of his protégées, is just 17 years old but won bronze in the mixed team compound open competition, becoming the first female archer without arms to medal at the Paralympic Games.
Only results achieved at official ranking events can count towards the overall rankings. These events include the major World Archery Federation tournaments (Olympics, World Archery Championships, World Cup), and other international, regional and national events that have applied and been approved for ranking status.
A perpendicular array of wooden walls secures a path parallel to the shooting range. After each round, the archers take their own arrow and shoot directly in the opposite direction (thus having opposite windage). One always shoots the same arrow, supposedly the best built, as it was difficult in medieval times to have constant arrow quality.
archer's paradox (effect) – The effect produced by an arrow flexing as it leaves the bow; archery (practice) – The practice of using a bow to shoot arrows; arm guard (equipment) – A protective strap or sheath for an archer's forearm (a.k.a. bracer) arrow (equipment) – A shafted projectile that is shot with a bow
After the first lap of 1,000 metres (1,100 yd), there's a first shooting, the archer is up, he has 4 arrows to hit the 4 targets ; then there's a second lap of 1,000m, a second shooting, this time the archer is kneeling, he has 4 arrows to hit the 4 targets; then again a third lap of 1,000m, a third shooting, the archer is back up, he has 4 ...