Well, a crossbow is sort of like...the advanced versions of these, I think....mmm.

Right! Try this-I always use my finger to balance the arrow, right? [she demonstrates, grunting as she pulls back.] If....you can hold the string and arrow back long enough....you have the time to aim..! [Granted, she's not great at aiming but.... Go figure, she actually manages to hit the edge of the target this time!] Phewwwwwaaaahh!