Originally posted by Firstlight: I think collapsing is more a result of loss of back tension.An open stance is a good stance but usually a person finds they naturally gravitate to one stance over the others.There are pros's and cons of each stance: Open, Neutral and Closed.If you have good form you will be able to shoot them all.Shooting the stickbow is a good book on all of this and I think you would enjoy the book as many of your good questions have answers within the contents of the book. http://www.shootingthestickbow.com/