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How is the Mediterranean draw used to release an arrow?

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A modern archer stands with a recurved bow drawn, aiming at a circular recreational target on a stand. The archer wears protective gear and carries arrows in a quiver at his side. — Archery Archer with a recurve bow and recreational target.

In the sport of archery, the Mediterranean draw is a common technique used to pull back and release the bowstring.1

To execute this draw, the archer places three fingers on the string: the index finger is positioned above the nocked arrow, while the middle and ring fingers are placed below it. The arrow is held securely between the index and middle fingers as the archer draws the string back. Upon reaching the desired draw length, the archer releases the string by straightening the fingers, allowing the string to propel the arrow forward.12

Because the string exerts significant pressure on the fingers during this process, archers typically wear a glove or a finger tab to protect their skin.1