givin it the middle finger

[jonesy]

While pulling string should i apply more press. on the middle finger, or try to apply even press. throught the 3 fingers involved in release? Jonesy

[Molson]

The pressure should be even on all three fingers.  You'll usually end up dragging the string with your ring finger if you put too much pressure on with the middle finger.

[wapiti]

I disagree. Most of the string pressure should be on the middle finger at the first joint. This is the "trigger" finger. The balance of the pressure should be on the pads of the index and ring fingers. Hook the string with the middle finger and let the string lay across the pads of the index and ring fingers in a natural manner.

[jonesy]

Wapiti, thats what i was told as well,but its always good to hear diff. opinions. Thanks, guys Jonesy

[Ray Hammond]

I don't mess with my form much at this late date in my career...but I have a callous only on my ring finger,none on the middle one.

What should I deduce from that?

[wapiti]

What part of the finger is the callous on?
I get one on the edge of my finger from to high an elbow at times. The result is a poor release from too much pressure on the ring finger and also causes string torque which only adds to poor arrow flight. Then it's time to go back to the bale and work on getting the elbow down. I try not to mess with the form much either.

[Ray Hammond]

its on the end of the finger...I deduce that means too much pressure/contact at that point, rather than the first two fingers, so I probably need to hook deeper on the first two, lower the elbow, and that will fix it.

I'll try this weekend. Never had a high elbow earlier in my career...but I don't practice as much due to work/time/life constraints..that could be the reason for it.

Will advise how it goes. Thanks

[wapiti]

I really doubt it comes from a high elbow then. Just a slight chnage in how you place presure on the fingers. One thing I learned from Dan Toleke was to place the fingers on the string how you want them and then "pressure up" or  have about 3" of predraw as you focus on the "spot".
 I wouldn't wory about it unless you want to change something or the results you have now are less than what you expect out of your self for the effort you are putting in. I know when I practice a lot I expect much better results.