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Archery is my Life
Glossary of Archery Terms
Handle
The centre part of the bow exclusive of the limbs.

Handicap
points an archer legally receives to adjust his or her score in a tournament, thereby making the tournament more competitive

Handle riser
the thick portion of the bow from which the limbs extend

Hand shock
the felt vibration produced by a bow after it has been shot

Heel
Exert pressure with the heel of the hand on the lower part of the handle during the shot.

Hen feather
two feathers of the same color on an arrow which has three feathers

HyperSpeed A/C/C Arrow
A brand name of arrow recently developed by Easton.
(Approx. cost $35 each, so deep pockets required).