Notes from the counter at Extreme Archery in Mamaroneck, NY. A correctly fitted nock holds the arrow on the string when the bow is held horizontally, and releases with a light tap. Too tight

Notes from the counter at Extreme Archery in Mamaroneck, NY. String slap usually means a hyperextended elbow or a bow arm rotated so the inner forearm sits in the string path. An arm guard

Notes from the counter at Extreme Archery in Mamaroneck, NY. Both protect the fingers from the string and give a consistent release surface. A tab is a flat plate held by a finger loop;