Draw style

[King Custard]

What we need is some footage! I for one don't have the equipment to provide it though.

[johnske]

Thing is this: As a judge, when I see someone using a dead-draw, or an "American" type draw, I know they're using a completely 'legal' draw and don't need to look any further.

But when I see someone using any type of high draw (or if someone else draws them to my attention) I can guarantee that I'll spend some time behind every one using that type of draw watching their draw action until I'm satisfied that they're consistently drawing safely (i.e. legally) - but really - I should not have to waste my time doing this. As an archer and a coach I know the archer is really using the high draw to use the force of gravity to help them draw the bow (yes, yes, I know that the excuse is that "it gets the shoulder down", but that's a weak excuse, ultimately it is muscular tension that gets (and holds) the bow-shoulder down and draws the bow, and you certainly don't need the high draw to do that). The bottom line is that the archer should be working on their strength and fitness levels before competition begins so they can easily draw in a conventional and safe manner rather than using a technique that may save them a little energy but can be potentially lethal when performed incorrectly.