Beginning Archery - Lesson 2: Nocking the Arrow

Nock the arrow by placing the nock of the arrow onto the bowstring under the nocking point locator. Make sure that the Index Fletch on the arrow is facing towards you and the nock is pushed firmly onto the bowstring. The arrow shaft is placed onto the arrow rest.

Beginning Archery - Lesson 3: Drawing Hand Placement

For Target Archery style the index, second and third fingers are used.The index finger is placed above the arrow nock and the second and third fingers are placed below the arrow nock. Curl the fingers around the bowstring so that the first joint of all three fingers are aligned on the bowstring. Keep a space clear between the index and second fingers and the arrow nock, so the fingers do not touch the nock (This will prevent 'pinching' of the arrow).Keep the back of the hand as flat as possible. (Relaxed.) The thumb is tucked into the palm so it can be placed against the neck at full draw. Place a slight pull on the bowstring to set the fingers in position ready for the draw. During the draw and anchor maintain an even amount of pressure on all three fingers