Archery term
String Walking
Definition
String walking is a barebow aiming technique in which the archer places the drawing fingers at different, measured positions below the nock on the string depending on the target distance. Moving the fingers lower on the string changes the arrow's launch angle to adjust elevation without a sight.
Why it matters
String walking lets sightless archers hold the point of aim on or near the target across known distances by changing the grip location instead of guessing holdover, which is why it is a standard barebow method in target and field archery. Because moving the fingers shifts the bow's balance and tuning, it interacts with nocking point and plunger setup and is governed by specific rules in competition.