Stance
- Stand astride the line
- Feet shoulder width apart
- Feet, hips and shoulders in line with the target
- Back straight in both planes
- Bottom tucked in
- Chest flat
Nock
- Nock the arrow with the index fletch towards you.
Set
- Deep hook
- Hold bow with relaxed grip and on start of pre-draw do not grip at all. Knuckles should be at a 45o angle.
Raise
- Turn head to target
- Raise both arms together
- Keep shoulders level in a neutral position
- Keep a straight line between draw elbow, string fingers and pressure point on the handle
Draw
- Draw string back in a straight line to the anchor point
- Resist pressure in the bow arm (not a push)
- Keep bow shoulder in neutral position
- Use arm muscles in the first half of the draw and the shoulder in the second half
- Keep draw elbow level
Anchor
- Draw hand under mandible
- String on tip of nose and front side go chin
- Head remains straight
Aim
Release
- Continue the draw using the shoulder unit
- Feel the draw scapula move towards the opposite back pocket
- Relax fingers to release string
Follow through
- Keep posture and head still until arrow hits target
- Let bow fall away - do not grip