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Student uses 12 & 10 or 12 & 2 foot position straddling the shooting line.
Student places the nock under the nock indicator keeping the arrow facing down range at all times. Student places the arrow on the bow with the odd colored fletching facing themselves.
Student places their archers groove under the nock indicator.
All fingers are wrapped around the bow handle as they pre-draw and draw the bowstring.
Student raises the bow perpendicular to the floor with a straight bow arm before drawing and takes the time to reposition their bow arm if needed.
Student is able to draw the bow string back steadily and with control.
Student's index finger rests at the corner of their mouth.
Student is able to adjust their aim based on previous shot's results.
Student has successfully completed all steps. Rhomboid muscles are actively engaged.
Student uses minimal movement to release the bow string. Bow arm is stationary upon and after release.
Student "paints their shoulder" and takes a moment to make any necessary adjustments for the next shot based on the way the previous shot felt.