noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
drawing a bow without an arrow
Archery term for the practice of drawing the bowstring without nocking an arrow, often used in training or form practice.
初心者はまず素引きでフォームを確認する。
Beginners first check their form by drawing the bow without an arrow.
矢を番えずに素引きを
Practicing drawing the bow without nocking an arrow is one of the fundamentals of kyudo.