Abstract: A device for holding an arrow in a ready position against an arrow rest and nocked against the outer cable of a compound bow that is secured to the bow by a bracket mounted above the handle of the bow, adjacent to the arrow rest. A holder arm has one end connected to one end of a shaft pivotably mounted on the bracket. The other end of the holder arm includes an arrow holder to secure the arrow, ready for shooting in one position, and release it for actual shooting in another position. The other end of the shaft is connected to a lever arm that controls the arrow holder and its arm. A string connected between a point on the inner bow cables of the compound bow and the lever arm controlling the holder arm to pull the lever arm to move the arrow holder from the one position to the other position, automatically, when the outer bow cable is drawn to shoot the bow.