5MilesBack
"DADDY"
I've been using an index finger release for 18 years and I'm a command shooter. So far never had any issues.
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Thanks brother. Definitely want to get out in front of it than take years of fixingI think a tension release is a great learning tool (especially early on) and, yes you can hunt with it too. Takes some getting use to and some discipline but I know a few guys that use it for hunting. Most however, seem to use it as a tool to learn a good "pull through" execution and an unanticipated shot and then switch back over to to a thumb style or index release. If archers were taught with that type of release right from the beginning I don't think target panic would be a thing. It's those crappy index finger releases 90% of us learned on that was the culprit.
Back tension has also helped me tremendously in a relatively short time span! I use a UV button release, but I can focus almost entirely on applying back tension and my brain just holds the pin where it needs to be.Haven't had target panic issues with an index finger release since I learned to shoot one with back tension many years ago.
The owner of my local archery shop told me that same thing. I’m going to give that a try and see if it helps. Thanks.Blind or blank bail shooting is one of the best ways to overcome target panic.