When learning to shoot a compound bow, you definitely need to hold the bow consistently. You might ask, “Why does it matter how I hold it, as long as I release the arrow correctly?”

Actually, it matters a lot. It’s a crucial part of your archery technique, because it’s one of only two places where you make physical contact with your bow.

In the photo and video below, you’ll notice an area on the bow’s midsection (riser) called the grip. The act of placing your hand onto the bow is called setting your grip, or “gripping” the bow.

This is true for both the compound bow and the recurve bow. Because your grip position helps to align your upper body behind the bow, it’s vital to be consistent when gripping your bow.

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