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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 rear heel not planted for Forward Bow
Example of improper width (wide) for Forward Bow
Example of improper width (narrow) for Neutral Bow