Getting in-line formula

[erila107]

I have been training to get more into line. After reading Total Archery and Simple Art of Winning a realized that the key too good line is the draw-scapula placement.

When I was younger I know that some coaches had a formula that they used to se if a shooter was able to get in line. I know that Rick McKinney has proven that the formula is wrong, but I would like to get hold of the formula. I know that it involved measuring the upper/under-arm and divide them or something like that. Can someone please help me.

Thanks!

[Jay.G]

lol if its already proven wrong why do you want it?

[erila107]

Just a bit curious, one can never get too much knowledge...:p

[spruis]

In talking to Rick he has referred to his (mistaken) notion that he was able to get so far past good line because his upper arm was shorter than the norm. There is a ratio of upper arm length to lower arm length considered normal--you should be able to find this ratio in an anatomy book. Measurements proved Rick wrong in that his ratio of upper to lower arm lengths was "normal." Rick told me recently that he feels that getting behind line (a la LiSik Lee's reccomendation (and Rick's)) is a matter of stretching sufficiently to allow it.

I would add that getting the scapulae to not block one another when using your back is a key element in getting in line.

[reversehaven]

In talking to Rick he has referred to his (mistaken) notion that he was able to get so far past good line because his upper arm was shorter than the norm. There is a ratio of upper arm length to lower arm length considered normal--you should be able to find this ratio in an anatomy book. Measurements proved Rick wrong in that his ratio of upper to lower arm lengths was "normal." Rick told me recently that he feels that getting behind line (a la LiSik Lee's reccomendation (and Rick's)) is a matter of stretching sufficiently to allow it.

I would add that getting the scapulae to not block one another when using your back is a key element in getting in line.

whoa that's one long line in many sub lines. hahaha.

[Bia]

Well, idon