The outboard swivel shot is commonly called which term?

• A. Fender Shot
• B. Bending Shot
• C. Turn Shot
• D. Tackle Shot

Answer: (B)

In rigging and mooring terminology, a shot is described by the function it serves. An outboard swivel shot is built to lead a line around a bend or turning point while allowing the line to rotate freely. The swivel is what enables that rotation, preventing twists and kinks as the line runs outboard. That functional idea—bending the line around a point with the freedom to rotate—is why this setup is called a bending shot.

Other terms describe different uses: a fender-related shot is tied to handling fenders, a turn shot would refer to a configuration used to redirect a line without necessarily emphasizing the swivel’s twist-prevention role, and a tackle shot relates to tackle systems rather than leading the line around a bend. So the common name for an outboard swivel setup is bending shot.