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Quick reference for terminology, scoring systems, equipment types, and app concepts used in Archery Apprentice.

Scoring Systems

10-Ring System

• Rings: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
• X-Ring: Inner 10 (for tie-breaking)
• Miss: 0 points
• Use: Olympic recurve, standard target archery
• Targets: 122cm, 80cm outdoor

6-Ring System

• Rings: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
• Use: NFAA field archery, casual practice
• Note: Simplified scoring

5-Zone System

• Zones: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
• Use: Practice, beginner training
• Note: Very simplified

X-Ring Compound

• Rings: Same as 10-ring
• X-Ring: Smaller inner 10
• Use: Compound bow competitions
• Note: X-ring size differs from recurve

Equipment Types

Bow Components

• Riser - Central bow body (brand, model, length, material)
• Limbs - Energy-storing arms (brand, model, poundage, limb length)
• Bow String - Connects limbs (brand, model, strand count, serving)

Sighting & Aiming

• Sight - Aiming device (brand, model, material)
• Sight Marks - Distance-specific settings

Stabilization

• Stabilizer - Vibration reduction, balance (length, weight, straightness)
• Weights - Additional balance weights (ounces)

Arrow Rest System

• Plunger - Fine-tune arrow flight (adjustment settings)
• Rest - Arrow support (type: magnetic, flipper, blade)

Arrows

• Arrow Set - Complete arrow configuration
• Spine - Arrow stiffness (e.g., 500, 600)
• Length - Shaft length in inches
• Weight - Total arrow weight in grains
• Point - Arrow tip (brand, model, weight)
• Nock - Rear fitting (brand, model)

Accessories

• Generic - Other equipment (tabs, chest guards, quivers, etc.)

Round Status Meanings

Common Terms

Round Components

• End - Group of arrows shot before retrieving (e.g., 6-arrow end)
• Arrow - Individual shot within an end
• Round - Complete scoring session (multiple ends)

Scoring

• X-Ring - Inner 10, used for tie-breaking
• 10-Ring - Outermost yellow ring (or inner for compound)
• Miss - Arrow off target (0 points)
• Running Total - Cumulative score up to current end
• End Total - Sum of arrows in one end

Equipment

• Bow Setup - Complete equipment configuration
• Setup Version - Snapshot of equipment at a point in time
• Guest Setup - Temporary setup auto-generated for participants
• Soft Delete - Marked inactive but preserved (bow setups)

Analytics

• Accuracy - Score as percentage of maximum possible
• Average per Arrow - Total score / number of arrows
• X-Count - Number of X-ring hits
• Ring Distribution - How many arrows in each ring
• Eccentricity - How “stretched” a shot group is (0-1)
• Radial SD - Arrow spread from group center
• Bias - Directional tendency of shot group
• Fatigue Drop - Performance decline early vs late ends

Participants

• Local User - You (the app owner)
• Guest Archer - Temporary participant in multi-participant round
• Participant Theme - SINGLE_USER or MULTI_PARTICIPANT mode

Distance & Measurement Units

Metric

• 18 meters - Indoor standard
• 30 meters - Short outdoor
• 50 meters - Mid outdoor
• 70 meters - Olympic outdoor
• 90 meters - Long outdoor

Imperial

• 20 yards - Indoor standard
• 30 yards - Short outdoor
• 50 yards - Mid outdoor
• 60 yards - Long outdoor

Target Sizes

• 40cm - Small indoor
• 60cm - Standard indoor
• 80cm - Small outdoor
• 122cm - Standard outdoor

Typical Score Ranges

Note: Varies by distance, target size, and conditions

App-Specific Concepts

Setup Versioning

• Equipment changes auto-create new versions
• Rounds always reference exact version used
• Preserves historical accuracy

Multi-Participant Mode

• Up to 4 participants (you + 3 guests)
• Guest setups auto-generated
• Separate stats per participant

Scoring Methods

• Manual Entry - Type scores directly
• Target Face - Tap arrow positions on target visual
• Quick Entry - Streamlined rapid input

Session Management

• Start - Begin new round
• Pause - Stop temporarily
• Resume - Continue paused round
• Complete - Finalize round
• Cancel - Abandon invalid round

FAQs

Q: Can I change equipment mid-round? A: No. Complete the current round, then create a new round with the updated setup.

Q: Why can’t I delete a bow setup? A: Bow setups use soft delete (marked inactive) to preserve historical data integrity.

Q: What’s the difference between X-ring and 10-ring? A: X-ring is the inner 10, used for tie-breaking. All X’s are 10s, but not all 10s are X’s.

Q: Can I edit scores after completing a round? A: Generally no, to preserve data integrity. Catch mistakes before completing the round.

Q: How many participants can I add to a round? A: Up to 4 total (yourself + 3 guests).

Q: Why use Target Face scoring? A: Captures arrow coordinates for advanced grouping analysis (eccentricity, bias, radial SD).

Q: What happens to guest setups after multi-participant rounds? A: They’re preserved for historical accuracy but don’t clutter your main equipment list.

Related Documentation

• Quick Start Guide - Getting started basics
• Analytics Features - Understanding statistics
• Equipment Tasks - Managing equipment
• Scoring Scenarios - Scoring workflows

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