In uchi okoshifourth coordination in shichido, start the draw by pushing with the yumi hand until the left arm is almost fully extended. Push with the tenouchithe left hand is positioned for shooting on the yumi's grip; also the web of the hand between the thumb and index finger, the web of the yumi hand between the index finger and the thumb. The left wrist is straight not cocked.
	Continue the draw by pulling the tsuru with the kake hand. Remember to keep the twist with the kake hand to keep a firm grip on the tsuru. Keep your kake hand above your head as you draw. Pull towards the right shoulder.
	Slowly lower both arms together, as you come to a full draw, until the ya is at mouth level. Finish the draw by opening your shoulders, opening your heart.

 

Push, pull, push, pull.

 

• Remember, the yumi hand grip takes a long time to learn.
• To understand the grip:
  • Lay the side, the edge, of the yumi grip along the knuckles of the left hand where the fingers meet the palm.
  • Close your fifth, or little, finger onto the other side of the yumi grip on the edge. Create a firm grip, but do not close the finger tightly around the grip. This finger must grip the yumi firmly during the draw.
  • Close your third and fourth fingers onto the other side of the yumi grip. Create a firm grip, but do not close the fingers tightly around the grip.
  • There should be enough room for a pencil between the front of the yumi grip and the third, fourth and fifth fingers.
  • When you push with the tenouchi, there should be enough room between the yumi grip and the palm of your hand to hold a robin's egg.
• The draw happens in the plane of the body, the same plane in which you would wave your arms when doing jumping jacks.
• The draw is led by the elbow, over the head and back, not down and around the chest.
• When done properly the draw and your right arm will stop naturally and the ya will be just above your lips.