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haul back verb phrase To ready or set (oneself) in position (followed by a conjoined verb expressing consequent action).

1957 Combs Lg Sthn High Word-List 48 haul back = draw. Ex.: “He hauled back and knocked him down.” 1974 Roberts Sang Branch 272 The tar man never did say anything, so he hauled back with his head and butted him and his head stuck.