Archery term
Clicker
Definition
A clicker is a thin spring blade or wire mounted on the riser of a target recurve bow, under which the arrow point sits. As the archer reaches full draw, the arrow point slips out from under the clicker and it snaps against the riser, producing an audible click.
Why it matters
The clicker signals that the archer has reached an identical draw length on every shot and serves as a release trigger, which improves consistency and helps manage target panic. It is a standard piece of Olympic-style recurve equipment and requires correct arrow length and positioning to work properly.
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