side nocked arrows

I have never seen or read of that before Jim.
It is an interesting way to make better use of the Pinch Grip type draw but dang you would have to had to a VERY strong grip to use anything like a serious draw weight bow...

Arrows with only one cusp on the nock are known from the states in the southern foothills of the Himalayas. They look like an ordinary nock with long cusks, but with one broken off.

I do not think they were used with a primary release (pinch grip). Certainly, they were not used in the manner shown in the video. Like a normal arrow, the thrust from the bowstring is centred on the axis of the arrow.

I think the reason was for faster nocking.

I couldn't really see what was going on in the video. Did the archer release the whole thing off with the arrow, or did the arrow separate from the device at the release?

The whole arrow left in one piece.

I would not try that, I had twice a regular nock break at release and I would not tempt the devil more than I should

Thanks guys.

I can see it working for lightweight bows but it doesn't seem worth trying for historical purposes.

Stephen, the arrows in the video have two nocks. The big flared one at the back that he is not using and a nock on just one side that hooks the string when he pulls it back. It's quick nocking but he sure doesn't seem to be getting back to full draw or worrying about where the arrows hit.

Jim