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Sorry for the late entry on this thread, but try this page:n
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would you say this is correct?.....http://www.bowsite.com/bowsite/features ... ntract.avi

It may be a bit exaggerated compared to how you'd actually do it when shooting, but I think it's a very good example of back tension. Notice how his drawing hand remains relatively still, and yet there is quite a bit of shoulder blade movement that pulls his elbow backward and more in line with the draw force.

Another point about the pictured form which isn't obvious is the use of what Lee calls the "power triangle". The shooter's shoulders are in line with the bow arm, forming one long side of the triangle. His drawing fore arm and the arrow form the other long side. His upper drawing arm is the short side, connecting the two long arms.

I have modified my stance to allow for this form (position) and can say from personal experience it makes back tension easier to achieve and maintain. It also will likely increase your draw length (which I didn't need but...oh well - lol). In combination with going to a new tab (Cavalier Elite), and the resulting deeper hook, my release has improved significantly.

Dave

It may also be helpful to draw low and then come up to anchor. The idea is to engage lower, stronger muscles in the back.

re: low shoulder:n
Some kind of feedback helps. You might want to try this, assuming you are right handed: with your left hand, reach around behind your back and push your thumb against your right scapula, about 1 inch up from the bottom of it. Try pushing the scapula into your thumb -- if your shoulder is high, you cannot -- if it is low, you can.