Underhand Grip

The underhand grip (or three-under grip) is a technique for the drawing hand in which all fingers are placed below the arrow on the string. This technique is mainly used in barebow and traditional archery.

Characteristics:

  • Three fingers below the arrow
  • Arrow rests above the fingers
  • Often used in combination with string walking

Effects:

  • Alters the distribution of force on the string
  • Brings the arrow closer to the eye
  • Produces a flatter arrow trajectory at short distances
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