Originally Posted by
rookie51
Your elbow should never be locked straight out. If you need to be this way to shoot comfortably I would suggest droping your poundage back a little. Make sure you are holding the bow correctly in your hand. Try to hold it in the bend where your thumb and palm meet. As a check I cross my middle finger over my index finger.
He is correct^
Your arm should be bent a little. Put your arm out as if you were telling someone to stop. Let your hand relax and gently touch your finger tips on the front of your bow. That may help you. Also, make sure that your draw length is not to long!