Reverse Bow

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Reverse Bow

a) proper alignments:

i) toe/heel

ii) heel/knee

 

b) proper rotation:

i) body faces backward at 45 degrees

1) hips on 10:30H - 4:30H or 1:30H - 7:30H line

2) shoulders on 10:30H - 4:30H or 1:30H - 7:30H line

ii) front foot faces directly backward

iii) rear foot faces backward at 45 degrees (on 10:30H - 4:30H or 1:30H - 7:30H line)

 

c) weight distribution:

1) 40/60

 

d) proper arm/hand positioning:

i) unused arm in chambered position

 

e) both feet placed completely flat

 


Example of bad front foot angle for Reverse Bow

Example of bad front foot angle for Reverse Bow

Example of front heel not planted for Reverse Bow

Example of front heel not planted for Reverse 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