Pt. 3 | Releases Releases refer to how you let go of the bowstring to shoot an arrow. Here are the main types: Thumb Release: A handheld device that clamps onto the bowstring or loop, and the archer pulls the bow back using their hand. To fire, you press a trigger with your thumb, which releases the string. Index Trigger Finger Release: A mechanical release featuring a wrist strap and a trigger that the archer activates with their index finger to release the bowstring. This type of release enhan