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The rare cases people argue about

Rare situations, and the ones people argue about.

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Shooting, timing and team matches

  1. What happens if an archer shoots too early, too late or drops an arrow?An arrow can never be shot again.
  2. What happens if a bow breaks during a competition?At world ranking and international events there is no extra time.

Divisions, the field, officials and conduct

  1. Who decides the score of an arrow?The archers call their own arrow values and the others on the target check them.
  2. What gets an archer disqualified?Most breaches of procedure bring one warning, and a repeat means disqualification.
  3. Can a coach talk to an archer during shooting, and what must archers wear?A coach may give an archer advice while they are on the shooting line, as long as it is not electronic and does not disturb others.
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