Starting in yumi gamae, slowly raise the yumi straight up until the yaarrow is level with the top of the head and parallel with the ground. Maintain the "big tree" positionlike hugging a tree, a circular position.
	Continue to look directly at the target. Maintain the right forearm and kakeglove hand parallel to the floor Relax the shoulders.

 

The yumi floats straight up as if to heaven. The eyes remain fixed on the target like a tiger about to pounce on its prey.

 

• As the yumi is lifted, keep the left elbow down, do not raise it up with the yumi.
• Point the yumi away from the target at about a 45 degree angle, not directly at the target.
• Maintain your alignment to the target. Do not turn your shoulders or hips to point the yumi directly at the target.
• Raise the yumi only to the top of your head, not over your head.
• Check that the ya is parallel to the floor. The "big tree" position will be somewhat rectangular with the kake hand, forearm and ya all parallel to the floor.
• Maintain the slight twist towards you with your kake hand.
• While raising the yumi do not start to pull the tsurubow string.
• Keep your focus on the target.