plucking the string...what is it exactly?

[Steven_CO]

Tried the search and found a lot of discussion on folks who say that they have or had a problem with this.  But still have to ask....What is pluckng the string?  Is the same as torquing?

[McDave]

The symptoms of plucking the string are that your string hand ends up waving to the crowd, rather than moving back toward your neck, and the arrow misses right (for a RH shooter). You feel a definite "pluck" from the string, rather than a smooth release. It is generally caused by losing back tension (creeping) and trying to make up for it by hauling back on the string at the last moment.

Torquing is caused by over-gripping and exerting a twisting force on the bow or the string, and will generally result in left misses.

[McDave]

[Steven_CO]

Thanks.  I think that helps.  

Not sure I have a problem with that too much.  Seldom shoot right.  I guess I'll have to see where my hand winds up on release.  Not that I've taken much in the way of lessons from him other than watch his DVD, but doesn't Rick Welch sort of do the wave?

[McDave]

Rick is unique. I took Rick's class, and wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world.

I believe his string hand is so relaxed that it just flops when he shoots the bow. I don't think his string forearm moves at all.

Rick shoots with a dead release (his hand doesn't move back).  Since the forces have to go somewhere, his hand flops. Maybe?

I have since learned to shoot with a dynamic release, where my hand moves back towards my neck if everything goes as it should. This seems easier for a mere mortal, such as me, to control.

[Steven_CO]

I'd like to take his class.  But don't know if that will happen.  

Question....Is your dynamic release different from Moebow's release as shown in his YouTube video?

[McDave]

If everything went exactly right, it would be like Moebow's or Rod Jenkins's release.

[Steven_CO]

Thanks