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Typical Scoring <br /> Similar to what you would expect in a hunting situation,a"high score"shot would be in <br /> the vitals section of the animal you are shooting at. There are primarily 2 scoring <br /> formats used: ASA which uses 14-12-10-8-5-0 scoring areas and IBO which uses a 1I- <br /> 10-8-5-0 format. Note that the ASA 12 and 14 rings are offset compared to the IBO <br /> marking. One arrow is shot at each target with a score being read where the arrow enters <br /> the foam target. This can sometimes confuse those new to 3D events when a target is <br /> placed on an angle to the shooter. For example,a deer target placed at a quartering away <br /> angle would pose the problem posed above. In a hunting situation,you would likely <br /> shoot at the deer so the arrow would enter about mid way between the front and rear legs <br /> however in 3D,this would result in a score of 5 or 8. In order to score a 10 or higher in <br /> 31),the arrow would have to be shot as if you wanted to pass through the outer shoulder <br /> area. Since most targets have multiple scoring areas marked on them to extend useful <br /> life,be sure to ask which one is being shot. If no specific area is marked,assume the <br /> most"natural"kill zone would be used. When in doubt,feel free to ask someone. <br /> Here is and example of what the ASA and IBO scoring rings look like. <br /> 5 <br /> 14 5 <br /> 8 10 <br /> 12 10 8 11 <br /> ASA Scoring IBO Scoring <br /> Each target has its own set of scoring rings so it may be helpful to pick up a set of <br /> reference cards from Rinehart or Mackenzie. It is important to note that if the arrow <br /> even touches the next higher scoring ring it counts as the higher score. In most situations <br /> you will not be able to see the scoring rings from the shooting stakes so having a good set <br /> of binoculars or a reference card can be handy. <br /> ASA has begun using a high and low 12 ring and sometimes the 14 ring is outside the 8 <br /> ring. It may seem odd that such a high scoring ring is in a zone where you would not <br /> want to shoot at an animal however it has to do with risk/reward for competitive shooters. <br /> The 14 ring is fairly small and a miss may result in an 8 or 5 score—the archer should be <br /> pretty sure of the range and his/her ability to hit such a small circle before committing to <br /> shooting at the 14 ring. <br />