String Fingers angled on string?

[FarmerMarley]

Hey guys,

I have been really trying to find the best shooting form for me at the blank bale and lately have been experimenting with string hand a lot.

I went from a deeper hook to a shallower hook when I was having issues getting a good anchor/reference point on my face. Everything seemd to work better but When I made that switch my string fingers started to be sore. I experimented with 3 under for a while to try and fix this issue but recently when back to split.

Most recently I have been experimenting more with putting my fingers on the string at more of an angle, NOT perpendicular to the string. This kind of lines up the pads of my fingers on the string and really lets me cozy up to my reference point when I draw back to my face. It also feels like my string arm is in a more relaxed position through the draw.

Anyone use a similar string hand? Are there any issues with this style of holding the string? I was wondering if there might be torque on the string this way...

Thanks guys
(I'll try to get some photos up to illustrate what I'm talking about)

[Brazos]

I think I do.  If you were to look at my glove you will see evidence of that.  Not sure if it is good or bad.

[DEP]

I recently went to 3 under and found I got a better release and better arrow flight when I angled my finger tips downward. I didn't consciously angle my fingers, I just seemed to naturally do it  when I switched to 3 under.

[McDave]

Not sure if angling your fingers is a good or bad thing. However, you should be able to tell if you're torquing the string or not. At full draw, open up the fingers and thumb on your bow hand so that the bow is resting in the vee between your thumb and forefinger.  Any torquing should be evident as a tendency for the bow to rotate one way or the other from the angle you were holding it. You should be able to make minor rotating movements with your string hand and the bow should make corresponding changes in angle.

[LongbowArchitect]

That's a great tip McDave.  I've often wondered if I was torquing my string because my string fingers never have felt like they are perpendicular to the string.  I tried your suggestion and found that I am not torquing my string.  Yay!