Finger position on string

[Jock Whisky]

I've been working in improving my shot control over the last few weeks with some good results. I shoot right handed, split fingers and cant my bow.

Something I noticed recently is by changing my finger position on the string I tend to shoot better. I use a deep hook and used to pull with all three fingers perpendicular to the string. I would occasionally have a few shots high and right. I've found that by relaxing the index finger that this goes away. Everything feels better, I have better back tension, better control,a better release and I'm more relaxed. I can hold longer to evaluate the shot and if it's not right, let down.

Does this make sense? Has anyone experienced this?

[slowbowjoe]

Definitely makes sense to me. I've been very aware of the importance of finger pressure in my own shooting the last few years. It's changed a few times, but I found myself shooting this way a few weeks ago, and it's been working very well for me, consistently, when I do my part.

Deep hook with bottom two fingers ( a bit more on the middle finger)  and the top finger resting, relaxed, on the arrow.
I think I came back to this partly, at least, because an injury has me shooting eight pounds lighter than I was.

I'm pretty sure Dan Toelke advocates string fingers in this way.

[hart2hart]

Only way I can get decent arrow flight with our Genesis bows at NASP class.
Index finger straight down shaft and deep hook with the two under.

[Jock Whisky]

Sounds like I've got a winner. I knew a lady that shot this way and she could shoot like a house on fire.

Thanks for the input.

[Jakeemt]

When I shoot split my finger pressure is about 50% middle, 30% index 20% ring. Naturally I can't objective measure that it's just how it feels but, it seems to give me the most repeatable accuracy.