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Step 1
Place the first 3 fingers of your dominant hand around the string below the nocking point. This is the 3-finger under method and is primarily used with longbows that require the high strength of this grip.
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Step 2
Choose the point on the string where you will nock the arrow for the 3-finger under grip. The arrow usually will be nocked between dead center and a 1/2-inch above dead center.
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Step 3
Draw the string back so that it is next to your nose with your fingers along your chin. If you are shooting without a sight (bare bow), as is frequently the case with the 3-finger under grip, you will aim down the arrow to the point.
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Step 4
Put the index finger above the nock with the second and third fingers below the nock. This method is called the split-fingered or Mediterranean draw and is by far the most popular method of drawing a bow.
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Step 5
Select the right finger tab for a 3-fingered grip. The tab for a 3-finger under grip is a single patch because all of the fingers are below the arrow whereas the Mediterranean draw requires a tab with a split down the leading edge to accommodate the string.
