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Allyn T:
I've seen a "clean release" mentioned many times before on here and in books. What exactly does that entail and how does one go about achieving that? I'm shooting split finger if that makes a difference.

Pat B:
Believe it or not, a deep hook, putting the string at the second joint of the fingers will give you a cleaner release than putting the string at the first joint. Also, just relaxing your hand and not purposely "releasing" makes for a clean release.

Allyn T:
I'll have to try that Pat. I read about the second joint thing but it seemed crazy to me. If you don't hold at anchor does it still work?

WhistlingBadger:
Yep, the deep grip still works if you don't hold at anchor.  I think it works better than a shallow anchor, especially on heavy bows, because when it's solid and more secure, your hand isn't as tensed up and can relax more easily.  Just make sure you actually get to anchor, or it won't matter much how good your release is.  I often remind myself that I'm releasing the arrow, not shooting it.  It's a slightly different way to thinking.   The arrow at full draw is like a lab at heel with a duck in the water:  It desperately wants to go, and you don't have to push it.  Just let it go.

Pat B:
I very rarely hold my draw but release as soon as I hit anchor. If I find I'm snap shooting without hitting my anchor I will hold for a second or two but as soon as I get back in control I release when I hit anchor. No matter what a deep hook gives better control.

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