Step 7 - Anchoring

Having come to full draw, the whole drawing arm must move up as one unit to the "anchoring" position under the jaw bone. Anchoring is not really the most appropriate word, as it could be interpreted that the draw stops there, but in actual fact the draw changes from an external movement to an internal movement. A better term perhaps would be to arrive at the "transfer/holding" position.

Further, this position is determined by the proper positioning of the Scapulae and the drawing elbow. The head is just another reference point in the process, acting as the rear sight.

The tip of the elbow, when viewed from the side, should either be in line with the arrow or just a touch higher. If the elbow is too high, the lower trapezius and latissimus back muscles, which are required during the transfer phase, are at the very least difficult if not impossible to activate.

In addition, when viewing the drawing elbow directly from above, it should be in-line with the arrow. It would be even better to be slightly behind this line, but definitely not forward of this line.

At the commencement of the draw, the draw hand must be set in such a position that it can fit solidly under the jaw bone, without needing to turn the hand during the draw to fit on the face.

The drawing hand must make solid contact with the jawbone to create a bone-on-bone connection. This is essential to ensure a consistent "nock-to-eye position". Any turning of the drawing hand on the face or lifting of the tip of the drawing elbow will change the finger pressure on the string and the dynamics of the shot.

The connection between the string and the chin should be firm, as this will make for a strong connection and will support a solid shot.

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