# The Straightness of the Thumb in the Bow Hold
- The thumb should be kept straight but not tense when holding the bow.
- Whether the thumb more curved or straight depends on the size of the object we are holding.
- When **grabbing** a large object, such as a water bottle, our fingers tend to curl around it. When **pulling** a thin object, such as paper, the thumb tends to be straighter.
- Treat the bow as a thin object that we pull. So keep the thumb straight.
- You would have to go out of your way to curl your fingers when pulling a book.
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| ![[20230917190451 Grabbing a Water Bottle.jpg]] | ![[20230917190456 Pulling a Book.jpg]] | ![[20230917190500 Pulling a Book in an Unnatural Way.jpg]] |
Links:
- [[202309171850 Thumb and Middle Finger in the Bow Hold]]
- [[202309171908 Using a Pencil to Practice the Bow Hold]]