Are you shooting a recurve or longbow? With the longbow, I prefer gripping the handle. Not choking it, but gripping. Kind of Howard Hill style. I also shoot somewhat static, making sure that I am holding the bow and bow arm up and on target right through the shot. Having the bow kick to one side or the other upon release is something Itry to avoid. But, if you can not put your hand in the exact place time and time again, then you made need to have some work done on the handle.