We have explained how the string rests on the pads of thefingers. This forms a very delicate "trigger"; the least move-ment of the drawing fingers will cause the string to slip fromthem. Yet this small movement will permit the arrow to creepslightly forward, a movement we want to prevent.
In view of these delicate and well nigh undescribable con-ditions, I have come to the conclusion that the best releasewould be done by easing the drawing hand very slightly back-ward AS the tension of the drawing fingers is slightly relaxed;this permits the arrow to begin its flight at exactly full draw,prevents jerking the string and plucking. Plucking is pullingthe drawing hand away from the anchor toward the right,fatal to a perfect score.
