At one end, the ring announcers narrate from a safe place, giving stats, scores, and their opinions. At the other end, a two-story steel structure houses the TV announcers up top, with the chutes down below. By the gate, a TV reporter is stationed to interview riders coming and going. Away from his hand: If a rider is right-handed and the bull spins to the opposite direction, the bull is going away from his hand and vice versa. Back pens: There is a maze of fencing behind the scenes where the bulls wait before and after their trip. Bonus points: Each round has a winner and each event has a championship round. Winners of rounds and the event receive bonus points and extra money. Bucked off: When a rider is thrown before eight seconds and doesn’t earn a score. Bull rope: The rope is wrapped around the bull and the rider’s gloved hand. It is not tied with a knot. A bell is attached to the rope and the weight of the bell pulls the rope off the bull after the dismount. Bullfighter: A team of athletes with training in handling livestock who distract the bull to keep the rider safe.
