The more you type, the more you open yourself up to make yourself a BETTER archer. The bow should BARELY touch your palm. If you hold it between your thumb and index finger, and let the rest of your fingers fall free, that's the way you should be holding it. Are you using a wrist strap??? If not, you NEED one. It will help you "relax" your hand and eliminate torque. Seriously, look at the link I provided, it's been hit on over 22,000 times for a reason!!!!