3 ADVANCED Archery Mistakes I Wish I Learned Earlier

[@b1004u]

Can I just say, you continue to put out the most grounded, thoughtful content there is an archery. Not self-promotion, just darn good coaching

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much! This is very kind of you to say. I just want to help as best as I can!

[@JackLin-y6y]

I cannot agree more, Each video "Bow Only Outdoors " made contains the most practical technique,and no one explained as clearly as he did.

[@torreyintahoe]

You changed my archery bro. I followed your technique a year and a half ago and now I get a surprise release all the time.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

That is so awesome to hear! This is very inspiring to us knowing the impact we've had on you, even from several years ago. We hope we can continue to elevate your archery game!

[@torreyintahoe]

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[@BobbyG3992]

@@BowOnlyOutdoors more please!

[@ClaytonMurzyn]

Same here. Got a resistance release and practiced tons to get that surprise release down. My 60 yard groups looked like my old 20 yards groups. Ended up getting a perfect shot at a cow elk at 55 yards last year. Had absolutely no problems taking a proper fast shot with the resistance release on an animal.

[@Marco-te3mp]

7 month senior shooter; OMG your education on letting it float and stop worrying about keeping it steady is100% true. This week I tried your recommendation. I'm hitting the bullseye with allot more convinced. Accuracy rate went up 12%. Great video

[@ryan31100]

Probably the best archery video I’ve seen in a long time. Been a bow tech for a while now and I couldn’t agree more with everything you’re saying in this video. Well said sir

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much! As a tech, I’m glad to hear you are still striving to educate yourself and continue to learn as it’s a never ending thing. The archery community needs more quality bow technicians!

[@90northconsulting]

I was a competitive target archer in my teens. I am now in my 60's and has roughly a 40 year gap in shooting. Instruction here is EXCELLENT because I can look back at how much better I was in my teens. Of course, more practice, better eyesight and other factors. But even with older equipment, my technique was better. Well - at 20 yds. With today's equipment I am much better at 30 yds plus due to range finders and arrow velocity. My point is, that this is excellent instruction. I am relearning a lot of things from 40 plus years of not shooting and also learning with new equipment. Simple example ... I shot a 35# recurve with three fingers on the string. Now a 70# compound with 85% let off and a thumb release. Thanks for your channel. Keep it up!!

[@alaingiboulet6632]

Tout simplement le MEILLEUR COACH tir à l arc poulies du monde .. tout est bien expliqué, facile à reproduire… explications précises, gestes parfaits… Du grand art déontologiquement parlé 👍👏👏👏👏👏🤝🇫🇷

[@Whitetail_legends]

I followed the look at the target and not the pin video to make the pin blurry couple of months ago and I also started shooting two eyes open and I have a perfect release every time I think I might be one of the best in my family!

[@seaclark]

Thanks for this. I modified the pull, pull, pull technique. I found that I was anticipating the third pull; 1, 2, threeee - squeeze; I was still commanding the shot. I modified "pull pull pull" to one long PULLLLLLL. Wow - PULLLLLLLLLLL- GONE, SHOCK AND DISBELIEF. BULLSEYE. Further modifying, now I say pull, low and quiet like a Buddist Chant or low-frequency sonar. This has started to work really well, about 30% of my shots come as a total surprise, as opposed to zero before starting this. I know my release is going to get smoother and smoother. Again - thanks for the tips. Great stuff. Of course, people will think your nuts once you start the low frequency pulllllll, sound of freedom.

[@shanerRC]

The statement about being hesitant to put the pin in the center because you associate that with the bow going off (paraphrasing) really made me have a new insight. Thank you very much!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you

[@justinjackson6696]

You guys are the biggest reason for my tremendous strides in successful archery. I can now put my pin on the target, pull thru a shot and get a surprise release. You transformed my form, execution and release. Please keep the info coming you're helping so many. Thank you!!!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Wow, thank you so much! Comments like this push us to continue sharing what we have been so fortunate to learn. We are so grateful that we have had the impact on you that we have. Keep up the great shooting!

[@Alan_Edwards]

The last point is so spot on. I just got back into archery at 68 after 10 or so years away and it's taking time to get anywhere near my own scores. Certainly I need to get my bow and arrows tuned, but I need to focus a lot more on form and practice. I can't seem to get through a practice session without adjusting something or coming up with some changes I need to make later. What I need to be doing is focusing on form and not where the arrows are hitting the target. In a perfect world I would spend time shooting at a blank bale...but what fun is that? Good stuff man !!

[@DavidWilson-uf5mv]

Super good video. Thanks so much. Just want everyone to know I’ve been shooting for longer than many have been alive and still sometimes that old enemy target panic will sneak up and I have to fight it again. Everyone experiences this. If you are young to the sport and have this problem don’t let it beat you. It’s something we all deal with from time to time. Good shooting and good hunting to all.

[@gregdorey3394]

That was great. I needed that. I have been focusing on making my movements "quiet" and under control. Also, I needed to hold good form longer. My form diminished at the end of practice and it affected my smooth release.

[@ljpinna3623]

New to Archery this year, your content is just what I needed.

[@mikerugar5440]

Cool video, I learned a lot. One thing I just saw with sighting in putting a piece of tape vertical and horizontal and sight in your average that way. Doing vertical shoot 6 to 7 arrows, see where the average is and adjust accordingly, and same with horizontal. And your center shot will come in. But best advice you gave, practice, practice, practice. And focus on form. Graet advice.

[@jessehensel3638]

This is great video. In the year I've been into this I spend a tremendous amount of time focused on the unimportant things. I've been through 3 bows a handful of releases and several arrow platforms, and what I've found is that my form has been the issue the whole time. It took allot for me to realize that the finest mussel tensions, limb, finger angles had such an affect downrange. Which help interduce target panic. Bottom line it's taking me 50k arrows practiced incorrectly to start to understand the way forward. I sure hope others understand that everyone's trying to sell equipment, and yes straight consistent arrows are a factor, but form, correct draw length, and the discipline it takes to control shot anticipation trumps all.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

We see this happen over and over. It’s so common yet it’s hard for folks to realize until they’ve been through the trials and tribulations that you have. Thank you for the comment!

[@affordableairgunningbyjb6994]

Cannot agree more with your closing statement about more practice & less spending on gear thinking that it will fix the problem.... Still have my "diamond" 300$ bow and it has never been "tuned" nor anything "proper" or expensive fitted to it.... and for what it is , it holds up to my Mathews and Hoyt bows........ The more I learn and practice the better all my bows are shooting without any changes being made to them. Awesome tips, and great channel !! Thanks !!

[@ArcheryRuleZ]

whats the real advantage of the bows over $1000? just lighter? peep sight doesn't twist and need adjustments? thanks

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

@ArcheryRuleZ the quality control of the bow itself is higher. They’re usually quieter, faster, and have less vibration when shooting compared to a cheaper bow. Overall, more enjoyable to shoot because of it, but not needed to hunt or still shoot accurately. The peep twisting is only relevant to the quality of your string and cables, not the bow itself.

[@soulschool1]

New archer and subscriber here. Can confirm his tips on all this vids work. Im learning alot. Great channel . Thanks for the great useful content Josh

[@paulpurpura191]

Great video! What I really liked was that you did not talk for 15 minutes to explain what you were going to do. You got right into it! Bravo!

[@Koudey]

Thank you for taking the time to share your invaluable wisdom with your community. I personally thank you for explaining your failures so that I will gain success by following these steps

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching and we hope it helps you!

[@nielsmit9835]

Thanks for sharing. One of the best explanations that I have ever seen.

[@judisilver2324]

Your video’s are extremely helpful and everything you say makes perfect sense, now I just have to put this new knowledge into my practice sessions. They way you address target panic describes exactly what I feel when I shoot. I’m beyond frustrated with myself as I understand what I should be doing, but my brain seems to have other plans once I see the center of the target in my sight. The video has given me great information to work on. Thank you again for another clear, concise, on target (pun intended) video. Can’t wait to get out and start practicing these tips today! Keep up the great work and yes, please continue to add more video’s on this and other topics!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@o.00.o74]

Dude I hear you and I am going to fix that. My instructor told me about the release but I did not want to believe it. You made me change my mind!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Awesome! Do what works for you, but if you put in the work, you will find success!

[@DustinSilva]

This is the highest quality video (on any topic really) Ive seen in a long time! Great presentation!!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@JackLin-y6y]

It's true! I like his videos very much.

[@paulbassette6013]

I just wanted to say thanks. Your efforts are appreciated

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

That is so nice of you, thank you!

[@CodyYoutube]

My fix for target panic was setting my release light and now I focus on my bow hand and making sure I don’t close my hand and watching my pin I never feel myself pulling the trigger and my groups have shrank

[@JackLin-y6y]

Thank you so much for your high quality videos,It's so useful and explained so clearly!

[@90northconsulting]

Yes - expand this. Great video - do a separate video for all three tips!

[@alanwigley6891]

All great advice. Thanks. One thing I've found helpful when sighting in, is to only sight in windage shooting a piece of long masking tape mounted vertically. Then sight in my elevation on a piece of long horizontal tape. It really shows your averages, and it's much easier focusing on one sighting plane at time. Once again. Great video!

[@JamesVanGriff]

I do that exact same thing, Helps a ton!

[@Marco-te3mp]

I do the same@@JamesVanGriff

[@christopherwatson283]

Stay in the bullseye and ease into the release. Back up to fine tune the sights. The further away shows how far your sights are off for fine tuning left right centering. Practice. Excellent Advice.

[@timbow50]

ANOTHER great video Mr. It should be mandatory every new archer watch this before they can leave the bow shop. There are literally thousands of shooters ( watch about any TAC event video) that are wasting their everything in archery because they are punching the release. 👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥👀👀👀

[@wrobo6122]

Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@chads4556]

Great video, it really hit on a lot of things that beginners and advanced archers need to know. I spend a lot of time on making sure my bow and setup is perfect, but that can't compensate for lack of practicing. Likewise the blurry pin/target in focus point has been a game changer for me.

[@russellbennett1330]

All well, said! I’m old now, have been there and done that! Your advice is spot on! Smart young man! Great form and to be honest I had to re-visit your cast to refresh myself on Thumb button releases. But thanks to you you got the old man back on track!😅 But thanks for the refresh everything you said is spot on. Oh the pistol shooters, find the front site! And now shooters focus on the spot you want to hit! This guy is right on. Plus it calms the sole while pulling through the shot!

[@EdHeinlein]

FWIW, after years of shooting, I eventually developed bad target panic, I stopped shooting for nearly 30 yrs. I then found out about a tension release, it eliminated my panic and once again returned to my love of archery!! Also, I don't know how I stumbled upon it, but your comment about focusing on a point on the target, and letting the pin float increased my accuracy immensely! I don't know why it works so well, but it does?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Resistance releases are amazing tools and we are huge advocates for them for archery and bowhunting. It just takes a lot of work up front to learn them and build the confidence needed to hunt with them!

[@EdHeinlein]

@@BowOnlyOutdoors Yes, when I first started with it, I struggled, wanting to "force it". I was surprised, however, that I soon worked more on pin floating, and then started to add the back tension and I came around much faster than I had expected. Perhaps it had something to do with wanting to be able to shoot once again that gave me the tenacity to keep trying?

[@JimD-h8s]

Excellent video!👍 I'm maybe four months into archery, albeit not compounds. That said the fundamentals are the same. I have years of experience with slingshots. Every point covered is valid to both sports and at least some of them apply to many other ranged sports as well. At the moment, anchor position is my goal with archery. I tend to be a bit inconsistent and my hit elevation reflects that. I have that dialed with slingshots and it's only a matter of time/practice until I get it dialed with a bow. In short, you can never go wrong with an obsession for the fundamentals. Get your movements right and the rest is easy.

[@genebolton7795]

Excellent video. Very good info that I need to refresh on. Your conclusion at the end is spot on!

[@UdaykumarPR]

pleased to come across this video. Sight picture & focus with trigger management explained implicitly at best with given 4 types of Release aid... i humbly request U to please make a detailed video on each of the process unto follow-thru .... love&care 🥰😍🤩

[@hamidniakian3653]

You really helping me improve my skills. Thanks

[@andrewkelly6909]

Good tips. I found the thing that helps the most is actually having your bows draw length perfect for you. Also having the correct d loop length for your release length. Once I did this I became alot steadier. Was shooting too long for a long time.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

This is definitely a common archery mistake! Draw length and d-loop length are huge determining factors of accuracy. Thank you for the comment!

[@GrittyGearAndPodcast]

Well done! Great video-really nice imagery to illustrate these concepts. 🙌🏼

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you! I'm glad everything came across very clear

[@FlyShootTravelSleepRepeat]

very very good description of the key !❤ thank you very much for all of us … a Fan🎉

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!

[@Deepcountry06]

You fixed my shot. Thank you!!!!

[@stephenmanukas7601]

Been shooting for 40 years, and going to start learning to shoot with a hinge. I have always had some TP, but usually I can manage it. Just gets worse with adrenaline. Would love to see you do a whole series about what you discuss in this video.

[@Dietz4502]

I'm only in the first 2 minutes and you've already gained a new sub great job and great explanations.

[@GHAWKINS789]

Great advice, really helped with reducing flinching

[@juanrodriguez-mu7ko]

Absolutely need more!

[@garenne0169]

The best concises advices I’ve ever seen, thanks a lot

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@KesstonHusted]

Best video I’ve seen ever thanks for the teaching

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markydelts1]

Great video mate. Thanks heaps. Would like to know more about mistake 2 if possible please

[@Wabblewater22]

Great advice. Archery is hard. U must practice a lot. Been shootin for 50 yrs and still learn every practice.

[@carstenmaul8309]

Thank you very much!!! This is a very good video!!! You describe everything very correctly and I immediately feel caught out by these three mistakes. The video is also of very good quality and the camera settings, as well as the different framings help a lot to understand the content even better. Thank you once again for your great work!!!👍👍👍 MORE OF THESE TOPICS PLEASE

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much for the comment! I'm glad you found value in this video and we will continue to produce more!

[@LSFord]

I use the surprise release drill to help train my body not to flinch but then I command the shot when I’m shooting 3d targets and hunting and I’ve noticed I’m much more accurate commanding the shot after training the surprise release, and I don’t flinch anymore. i think we all get taught to sprite release all the time but it works well as a drill for some.

[@brendenalfery1109]

Thank you! This is so educational and taking these three mistakes and working on my skills in archery. Thank you Thank you

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you! We are glad you found value in it and we hope it improves your archery game!

[@brandond.6532]

Great video. How do I create tension on my trigger release without giving up my anchor point?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Don’t leak pressure in your front bow arm or shoulder and your “pulling” arm should not move, only expanding pressure.

[@michaelrenner1308]

Brilliant man, thank you! An absolute privilege to be able to watch and learn.

[@michaelrenner1308]

…also, how important is it to keep the bubble in the centre of the sight? I feel like I give that maybe too much emphasis when I go through my shot process

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you, and great question! The bubble is important to keep level when shooting, but your focus shouldn’t be there. Before you start executing, your goal should be to center the peep, level the sight, and let your pin float on what you want to hit and then transfer that focus to your execution while you stare at what you want to hit. By consciously going back and focusing on the bubble, you will put yourself in the aim when you should be executing. Put shortly, it’s important, but you need to set it and forget it in a sense to consistently execute good shots. Hope this helps! - Josh

[@michaelrenner1308]

@@BowOnlyOutdoors awesome thanks heaps for your helpful reply!

[@johng6221]

Great Channel brother. Your vids are worth watching many times. Thanks for giving back!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@keephammeringprospecting]

Can't beat this if your new or experienced in archery Well done mate Well said 🤙

[@farhanlabib9228]

Amazing tips man, really beneficial thank you. Wanted to ask what sight are you using and arrow rest on this video? Thanks again

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

In this video I’m running my Black Gold Pure 75 that I bought about 7 years ago that has been replaced by their pro model. The rest is a Hoyt Ultrarest Integrate MX.

[@martinludvik8361]

Very,very inspiring video for us beginners.🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯

[@jackbuendgen389]

This video is archery gospel. Your first thing is basically Joel Turners teachings. He helped me get over my target panic I use LINES to help sight in my bow. Dots can lie, as you talked about. But a horizontal or vertical stretch of tape will instantly tell you whether you're high, low, left, or right. Lastly I think tinkering should only be done during the initial stages of a bow set up. Once that's completed GET OUT AND SHOOT!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@lindallwood3541]

Thank you for the video. What material did you use to build the big target with?

[@biagiocozza8875]

Great video, I had target panic real bad, until I bought a back tension release, it cured me.

[@stokermeister3]

What’s the best advice to help people who want to learn how to shoot better with an archery group and to be accepted in the group ? Or is it better for a person to learn to shoot better off their own back ?

[@philmcafee343]

Looking for some advice! Couple of years ago I picked up a silverback and a nock2it so that I could elevate some target panic and use a trainer that had the same ergonomics as my hunting release. However my point of impact with the two releases has never been the same

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

@@philmcafee343 hi there and happy to help if I can. I struggled with this years ago, and although I don’t anymore, it’s hard to link it to one specific thing as there are a number of different factors that can cause it from what I’ve found. The first is the amount of pressure you are pulling against your back wall to fire the release. If it’s not the same between your thumb button or resistance release, the impact points can be different. The second is your d-loop length. Make sure your d-loop is at least 3/4” to help eliminate any changes that may impact the bowstring itself when shooting. The third is to make sure your cams are synced perfectly and your bow is in tune. This ties in to the first part where it will vary more depending on how hard or how soft you are pulling against your back wall. You can creep tune to help eliminate this, but really what you’re doing is syncing your cams with micro precision. The fourth thing is the actual position and angle of the release and its hook. If your thumb button is in a different position than your silverback at full draw in order for your thumb to wrap on the trigger, the bowstring will leave the release differently. It’s important to know that if you are doing anything differently between the releases, the arrow is leaving the bow differently, ultimately causing different impacts. With the right set up, you should be able to shoot a wrist strap, thumb button, hinge, and resistance and impact almost the exact same with each release. If not, it’s typically from one of the things I mentioned above, but could be from any other variable that has changed when shooting between the different releases. I hope this helps, but if it does not, please let me know. - Josh

[@philmcafee343]

@@BowOnlyOutdoors man thank you for the fast detailed response

[@davecalneggia6285]

... New sub here ... Your tips are very clear and valuable.. helping me improve my accuracy when I thought I had reached my limits... thanks mate

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you and welcome!

[@centraldrac]

when I was a kid I was told to keep my group of 6 with in 8 inch circle not to hard to do. in my teens I was told keep my group of 6 inside a solo cup this destroyed a lot of arrows. in my 20s I shot one arrow at a time at half inch targets from 15 yds out to 60 yds with great consistency. I didn't have a teacher to tell me stand this way or put you feet like this, put you elbow here. I went out with the drive and desire to learn to shoot my bow and practice as much as I could and learn from my bow and from the arrows I was shooting. changes I made through the yrs that helped my accuracy were really only 3 things learning to shoot open handed and never trust a box of new arrows because they are not all going to fly the same you have to weed out the bad arrows and the biggest was shooting the arrow length that worked for me. I found shooting the shortest arrow that I could possibly shoot dialed me in from 2 inch circle to a half inch circle. i shoot a 30 inch draw and a 27 inch arrow at full draw the field tip or broad head is just about a hair from touching the rest.

[@wayneeden98]

Yes,experiencing as much possible practice time as you can get ,and practice time will also help create muscle memory this comes from your shooting form Muscle memory = Shooting form

[@amberdubs320]

Great video! Thank you!! 🙌🏼

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

You're so welcome!

[@RuttinBuck-z2o]

Amen Amen. Super good video. Thanks

[@nathancourtney2006]

Thank you, well said.

[@Duke92612]

Great content always learning from you!!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching

[@SouthMainAuto]

All great advice 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing

[@sebastianruhl6221]

Great video. Words fantastically chosen. Subscribed and looking forward to your complete course. Thanks.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you so much!

[@billotterson9329]

The resistance release was the only tool I’ve used that truly helped me to learn how to successfully shoot a surprise shot. I had to eliminate any trigger that I could manipulate. Just pull.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

The resistance release is an amazing tool! Its a commitment to learn, but well worth the time and effort.

[@ClaytonJohnson18]

I just got my first bow for bow hunting , I’m 13. I got a Bear legit . Any other tips or links to other videos for help?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

@@ClaytonJohnson18 awesome! Sounds like you’re on the right track 👍🏻 Check out our Learn Archery playlist on our channel.

[@eddie1188]

Good form and follow thru . Don't move nothing after pulling the trigger ....

[@claytonchristensen4494]

Awesome info, Josh!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@DavidBridge-u8d]

In the first instance what I have learned is when you are practicing this method and you are concentrating on the backward movement to release don’t stop as your pin is floating around. Concentrate on what he is telling you and keep your eye on the bullseye at the same time . Don’t let the pin floating around stop you . That’s when you jerk it . Your mind will want to move your hand where your eye is looking. When the pin floats look at the center of the bullseye and focus on the movement of your release and keep your eye on the center. Whether it’s squeezing your trigger finger like you do on a rifle or pulling backwards to get the release this method will become natural just like a rifle.

[@ross.58008]

Good advice. Thanks dude😊

[@sofiaceppellotti4753]

Really a good job! Keep doing this stuff please! 😊 thanks

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@diegowilson6008]

Do you have a video on close ups of the grip. I only use my thumb with pressure from the pulled string, my fingers are loose next to the grip. Maybe wrong form?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Yes! Check out our learn archery playlist and look at our “how to correctly grip a bow” video

[@lestaylor8873]

Subscribed! Great tips. Thanks!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thanks for the sub!

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Very, very well done. Extremely helpful and encouraging. Huge thanks. Subscribed.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Awesome, thank you! We are so glad you found value in this video. Thank you for subscribing, as we will continue producing more content like this soon!

[@robcarr8505]

Such a good video!! Thank you for all your help 🤘🤘 everything you said makes perfect sense. 🙏🙏🙏

[@ErinGarvinFreedomFit]

Very helpful Thank you

[@justinchidester9662]

Great advice. Agreed, but I want to know your opinion on advice 1 and compared to James Lutz as well as Kyle Douglas. Command shooting and Shot IQ. I like your suggestions. I also have my own style. Works for me.

[@justinchidester9662]

Ps love your last advice the most. Shoot shoot and shoot.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

The guys you mentioned are way better archers than myself, but here’s my thoughts on this. My first mistake I speak about is how the vast majority of archers will perform their best shooting wise. If you can shoot forcing the shot and do it accurately with none of the issues I spoke about, there’s no reason to change. There’s a very small percentage of people that can shoot this way and do it accurately, but some folks like the ones you mentioned do, and do it unbelievably well. You’ll notice they set up their bows completely different to do this, putting tons of weight on their stabilizers and increasing their holding weight on their bows to 20lbs+ at full draw to sustain it. This effectively helps them keep their pin dead still, but only for a short period of time. The anxiety from punching is tied to our visual interpretation of the pins relative to the target. By them loading up their bows super heavy and having very high holding weights. They can effectively not have the movement in the pin that causes the anxiety with it, but they can’t hold it there forever so the surprise execution does not work. If you could hold the pin dead in the middle and force the shot while never holding off the target, this would undoubtedly be the most accurate way to shoot, it’s just that the vast majority of archers cannot do this, so to recommend it would not be as beneficial for most people. Ultimately, you have to take the information that you learn and apply it to yourself to figure out what works best for you, as it’s not a one size fits all.

[@jackcoadelite]

Very good video. Keep it simple

[@toddthomas5957]

Thanks for sharing! I’m curious about your black target. Is that one you made? If so, I think it would be cool to find out on how you did it.

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you! These targets are made from fiberboard that I believe came from huebertfiberboard.com/ These are a part of the public outdoor range and are fantastic targets that stand outside in the elements year round!

[@sethpierrepont9738]

Thanks! What type of release aid do you prefer, especially those with wrist support?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@TheBowField]

I’m shooting an ultraview thumb button with back tension, but struggle sometimes getting it to break. Curious how you or others have the travel set as well as the force. I have mine as sensitive as possible. Thanks for the info!

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

I don’t have any travel in my thumb buttons when shooting them with back tension, but I set the trigger medium to heavy so I can wrap my thumb and preload the release more. You have to be able to continuously feel the pressure building on your thumb as you pull, or it will not fire. A light trigger will be harder to control, because it’s harder to feel the pressure building on the trigger. We will have a video coming soon on different ways to shoot a thumb release so be sure to check that out as well!

[@TheBowField]

@@BowOnlyOutdoors thanks for the reply and looking forward to it. I have a similar story as you. Went from years of target panic (without knowing it). switched to a resistance release for years and now am finally comfortable with no anxiety and no trigger punching, so trying to transition to thumb button.

[@BlackSunsh1ne]

Great advice!

[@aarivleo]

thank you!

[@Pygex]

Best tip for avoiding punching the trigger, works for both rifle and bow: 1. Acquire target and confirm point of impact. Move your corsshair / pin on the spot you are going to fire. Have your finger on the trigger but don't squeeze it. Make sure you can visit the point you are going to hit but allow the sights to do the figure 8. Relax. 2. Controlled execution When you are ready to take the shot, start slowly squeezing when the crosshairs / pin are in correct location and STOP your finger where it is when the sights wonder off. Continue once again right on the target until you get surprised by the firing. On target. 3. Follow through With a rifle, don't stop there, still continue aligning your sights with your target (and examine the reaction). For a bow, let the bow drop, with good back tension allow your trigger arm to naturally fall back and keep your eyes focused on the target (and examine the reaction). When practicing, do every step very slowly. When you get good at it, step one takes a second, step two takes whatever time it takes. You need to be in complete control of the squeeze, that is, able to stop mid squeeze any time you want. Never skip step one as it allows you to relax while on target, making step 2 a hell of a lot easier.

[@Wannabearborist]

The trigger pulling, is it the same as with a rifle? I have build up muscle memory of very softly increasing the pressure until it breaks, is it the same then or different?

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

@@Wannabearborist whatever method you use to slowly increase pressure on the trigger until it breaks works as long as you can repeat it. 👍🏻

[@kt3505]

Excellent channel and video, just hit the subscribe button, your delivery is spot on. Long time hunter who has dabbled in archery and now have the time to get more serious about it, just testing if an index or thumb release will be more suitable for my situation but I do have a question/comment about hunting scenarios... Not planning on going to indoor or competition shooting just yet but just practice/hunt/practice/hunt , so my inquiry is about drawing and following an animal in motion as this is quite typical when hunting in a stand or blind for white tail. Just from my limited experience in archery I think it may be a situation where a lot of the discussed techniques for proper release and target acquisition may make things a bit more difficult in the field or to a point you may not be able to employ them at all. Would a discussion/video be a possibility of how to better manage these types of hunting situations to help mitigate some of the potential stressors or obstacles that present themselves with moving animals through the trees? Again, excellent content! Hello from Saskatchewan

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

Hello and thank you for the comment! Proper execution can be achieved on the situations you’re mentioning, although I personally don’t recommend it. It’s best to stop the animal or have them stop naturally to give you the best shot possible as it increases your odds of making a good shot substantially. Not only will forcing yourself to execute properly make you a better shooter, it will also make you a more ethical hunter by waiting for the best shot possible. I recommend you watch some of our hunting videos so you can see the shots we take as very few, if any, are walking during the shot. I hope this helps! Thank you for following along and best of luck to you this fall. - Josh

[@branonmcmichael6715]

So good!

[@MK-ng5fp]

1.Used tip of your finger, don't torque the string and don't touch it with your face!, move your head back so the pip becomes smaller 2. relax your left arm 3,let the bow flow out of your hand smoothly

[@dragonsage6909]

Great tips! Thank you! ..subbed

[@jameseagle8242]

Great video! What is the 5x5’ target background that you’re shooting into? Thanks much! *new sub

[@BowOnlyOutdoors]

It’s made out of fiber board. The company that used to make it no longer does unfortunately.