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10.-POSITION OF THE HAND IN STRINGING. correct; if it does not do so, raise the toes, turning on the heels slightly to the right or left till it does. If the hand cannot be brought on the required spot without doing so, the right foot may be drawn back slightly. The position of the feet is all [ARCHERY farthest from the bow, and press the string home. Place the first finger on the string above the arrow, the second and third below it, holding the arrow without pressing it on. the string. Hold the bow as nearly upright as possible, the left arm close to the side, the forearm bent level from the waist and pointing towards the target, and bring the right hand across the body as far as possible (Fig. 12).
Gradually extend the left arm, tightening the grasp on the handle, till the hand is on the point of aim, at the same time bringing the right hand just under the chin, the