| many archers and coaches say the elbow should be in line. they invoke something called the draw force line.
in reality, this draw force line simply does not exist. it is a useful pseudo-physical parable or fable used by coaches. you dont pull the bow using a winch on the end of your elbow; if this was true, there would be a line of tension from the elbow to the string and the the arrow point, and the most efficient structure WOULD be for them all to be in line
as others have said, if you've put on back tension, and have a reference point that you like and that works, the height of the elbow wont be too important. (of course, a very high elbow may prevent you from putting on good back tension, but your elbow is not VERY high) |