Forward Bow

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Forward Bow

a) proper alignments:

i) toe/heel

ii) heel/knee

 

b) proper rotation:

i) body faces directly forward

1) hips on 3:00H - 9:00H or 12:00H - 6:00H line

2) shoulders on 3:00H - 9:00H or 12:00H - 6:00H line

ii) front foot faces forward at 45 degrees (on 10:30H - 4:30H or 1:30H - 7:30H line)

iii) rear foot faces directly forward

 

c) proper weight distribution:

i) 60/40

 

d) proper arm/hand positioning:

i) unused arm in chambered position

 

e) both feet placed completely flat

 


Example of bad rear foot angle for Forward Bow

Example of bad rear foot angle for Forward Bow

Example of rear heel not planted for Forward Bow

Example of rear heel not planted for Forward Bow

Example of improper width (wide) for Forward Bow

Example of improper width (wide) for Forward Bow

Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow

Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow