Step 11 - The Follow-Through

The follow-through is really part of the release and is not a separate movement. Correct back tension needs to be controlled for one to two seconds after the release. The continued squeezing of the Scapulae throughout the follow-through will create a much better feeling for back tension.

The follow-through must be a natural reaction and not an exaggerated one. An exaggerated follow-through is an indication of a faulty release. In most cases, it is the result of a forced action which can affect the centre of gravity and, more importantly, the outcome of the shot. Additionally, with a forced follow-through, the pressure of the different fingers on the string will vary, thus affecting the way the fingers come off the string and leading to inconsistent results.

If the follow-through is natural, the drawing hand, which should be very relaxed, will move backwards and stay in touch with the face following the jaw line for as long as possible. The draw hand must be very relaxed. The follow-through should not be stopped short and should be a smooth and flowing continuous natural movement. The elbow should go laterally behind with a natural resulting downward movement. The drawing hand must not drop down to the shoulder as part of the follow-through, as that will cause the elbow to drop too far down.

Additionally, the bow should be visualized moving in a straight line towards the target.

Force plate experiments have highlighted the effects on center-of-mass through various releases and follow-throughs. This will be discussed further under Chapter 6, Technical Points.

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