Shorter draw length bows can be more forgiving. It is basically the same concept as having more brace height. And alot of the top archers and records that have been set are by shorter draw archers from what I understand. One advantage to being little.

However this is if the bow fits you. Shooting a bow with too short of a draw length can be just as bad as one with too long of a draw length. If it doesn't feel right, lengthen it a bit and see if it is better.

You should be able to stand straight and draw your bow with it held out infront of you smoothly. When at draw your bow arm should be straight but not locked, or have a slight bend in it. The Grip should rest in your hand with the pressure in the bottom where the bones to the wrist are. Not in the web of your hand at the top. Your shoulder should be low and forward, not up and rolled back. Your draw arm should have the elbow above the line of the arrow and your hand should be somewhere on the side of your face, not behind your head or neck. And usually your string will slightly touch your nose and bisect the corner of your mouth. This is a bit harder if you have a longer draw length and shorter ATA bow. The important thing is that your body and head remain straight up and down, not leaning back.

You can shoot a bow with a much shorter draw, but it is hard to hold steady for very long because of the bend in your bow arm. Most shoot a bow that is a bit long for them though. Also keep in mind the type of release you use and if you use a loop or not could effect your overall draw length.

Paul