What do you call putting the arrow in place on a bow?

Answer 1

The word is nock.

The nock (noun) is the notch in the end of an arrow.

To nock (verb) means to place an arrow on the bowstringinpreparation for shooting.

Answer 2

You need to aim first, also draw the bow, remain calm, breathe, etc.

Answer 3

When you place the arrow on the string, it's called nocking. When you draw the arrow back to fire, it's called drawing.