The Clifton Hampden Longbow Society shoots involve 5 targets per circuit, with the last circuit (of three) being shot in the reverse direction (just when you thought you’d got the measure of the wind). 

The target is a small flag (occasionally hit!) and scoring is based on distance from the flag stick to the nearest point of the arrow. An arrow coming to rest within two inches of the flag stick qualifies for six points. The distance between the flag stick to the arrow is measured with a graduated tape attached to a ring which slips over the flag stick. An arrow within twelve feet of the flagstick will qualify for one point. 

Each archer will shoot ninety arrows during the competition (Six Per Flag) – giving a theoretical possible score of 540 – although the highest score yet achieved in a club shoot is 148 – set by Ed Glasby during August 2009.