[JohnK]

I have exactly the same problem as you, and there is no panacea I have found... yet.

Contrary to popular belief, an open stance will only help clearance *if* you sacrifice alignment. Think about it - if you stand with an open stance and your shoulders follow a similar line then yes you will get good bow arm clearance *but* the line through the shoulders and your bow arm will be completely broken.

Also, the bow shoulder should in fact be at least partly forward, as it must be between you and the bow. If you shift it backwards this will again disrupt your shoulder alignment.

What is working best for me at the moment is being very careful to place my hand on the grip correctly and relaxing the bow arm as much as possible (i.e. not using any unnecessary muscles). I'd be interested to hear information from someone with more technical knowledge of this sort of thing (Erika? Marcus?). Sacrificing shoulder alignment to get good clearance may save you a whack or two on the arm, but it won't do your shooting any good in the long run.