The Critical Importance of Bone-to-Bone Anchor Contact In Olympic recurve archery, the anchor position is the foundation of precision. Unlike firearms with rigid rear sights, an archer relies entirely on somatic alignment.
#### 1. Under-the-Jaw (Submandibular) Anchor The index finger and platform of the finger tab must make firm, repeatable contact directly along the underside of the jawbone.
#### 2. String to Nose & Chin Reference - **Nose Touch**: The bowstring must touch the exact tip or side of the nose without pressing into cartilage. - **Chin Centering**: The string must split the center or side of the chin consistently on every draw.
#### 3. Back Tension & Scapular Expansion Never hold the anchor with arm muscles alone. Engage the rhomboid and trapezius muscles to maintain positive pressure against the clicker until release.
