Point of release

[Jason.P]

Being new to archery I've found i black out or vague out at the point of release should i be able to clearly see the moment of release.
And i am anticipating the trigger release i under stand that this is punching but the vague out i cant sort out.

Please help :(

[apexrob]

What sort of release aid are you using ?
If your new to using a release aid i would strongly recomend starting with a backtension/hinge jaw release . In doing this you will save yourself from alot of problems later on down the track . Once you've mastered that then go to trigger release. I know Zenith make a good starter pack. The blacking out , i can't understand with out more detail . If your in Brissy i can help you out . :)

[Jason.P]

The black out i mean its a sort of a blink.
I'm using a carter insatiable.

[abaggs]

It sounds like you are just having a major anticipation of the release moment and blinking, like cringing, your senses black out (what you're describing?).

To fix this, I found it requires a lot of discipline, but just go to a practise/warm up butt and at 5 or 10 metres just close your eyes as you come to anchor (thumb resting on the trigger and if your head position and anchor is about right, jammed up against your neck) and squeeze through the shot, really trying to feel the shot.

It is not necessary to go out and buy a back tension, though they are useful.

It could take some time to get the movement into muscle memory, but once you have got it, shooting targets, your anticipation and punching should cease to exist, along with the chance of you getting into bad habits such as target panic and flinching.

[apexrob]

It sounds like you are just having a major anticipation of the release moment and blinking, like cringing, your senses black out (what you're describing?).

To fix this, I found it requires a lot of discipline, but just go to a practise/warm up butt and at 5 or 10 metres just close your eyes as you come to anchor (thumb resting on the trigger and if your head position and anchor is about right, jammed up against your neck) and squeeze through the shot, really trying to feel the shot.

It is not necessary to go out and buy a back tension, though they are useful.

It could take some time to get the movement into muscle memory, but once you have got it, shooting targets, your anticipation and punching should cease to exist, along with the chance of you getting into bad habits such as target panic and flinching.

Backtension/hinge jaw release would be a VERY wise investment . With your problems i would not allow any temptation of having a trigger anywhere near myself till i mastered the backtension release aid first. I stressed this. You need to first master it on some rope , then progress to blank bale short distance , then put a target up , then start shootin comps . It's all stages , and they must be mastered before progressing to the next one . Shootin back tension is a commitment, it will take alot of time , though those who stick it out are rewarded in the end. :)

[gap shooter]

I agree with Apexrob , you have to take the conscious thought of the release out of shot routine and just let it happen .

Get a Stan or Carter

[Jason.P]

Thanks for the help guys :D

[New Tricks]

What is very useful is to get a dirty old wrist relaese aid and get a mate to set it off for you a few times while you hold the bow at full draw aiming. You will find that you feel what a true surprise release should feel like and most realise that their 'surprise' is not really a surprise after experiencing what I suggest.

Use a finger sling and stand up close of course. I have one I made specifically for this training and as rob said if you are in Brisbane it may be of help.

[Jason.P]

If i lived in Brisbane i would take you up on the offer but i live
in Victoria takes for the offer.

[clever_guy]

"Being new to archery I've found i black out or vague out at the point of release should i be able to clearly see the moment of release."

You are probably anticipating the shot a little, ie punching the release. The simple answer is - no, you probably won't see clearly at the moment of release, as a beginner. Learning to process the amount of information that happens at the moment of release is a learned skill that most people learn over time. As you progress you will most likely begin to process the information more efficiently and things will start to seem to slow down a little. So just keep shooting.

-CG

[Jason.P]

The problem is slowly being resolved.

The feeling of a good release and not punching is chalk and cheese. :D