How To Draw An Archery Bow

There are safe and unsafe ways of drawing a bow in archery. In this Videojug guide Michael Peart, professional recurve archer and Olympic reserve, shows you the correct way of drawing a bow. Enlarge

How To Draw An Archery Bow

There are safe and unsafe ways of drawing a bow in archery. In this Videojug guide Michael Peart, professional recurve archer and Olympic reserve, shows you the correct way of drawing a bow.

Top Tips

  • Place both hands on the bow, raise your hands just above your shoulders, and draw back as you lower your arms to shoulder level.
  • Do not point your bow right up in the air, and draw back; this can cause back injury, and is a safety risk.