Proper release of the string is an absolutely key part of archery. It’s not ‘open hand and let go’! In fact, proper release isn’t driven by the hand at all, but the way we tension our back during the shot process. Bow International has an excellent article on the process of recurve release. It’s written by Patrick Huston, a member of the British Olympic archery team, and is well worth a read! Click the link below.
Compton Archery 