Tech Tip: Triggering your release

[MnArch]

 One of the most prevalent form problems we have seen over the years involves the process of triggering the release.  For compound trigger release shooters, the best method we can recommend is as follows:

 
Once you are at full draw and settled in, or committed to shoot, put a slight amount of pressure on the trigger.  Then shift your mind back to aiming.  You should be able to engage your finger well over the trigger, not "tickle" it with your finger tip.  If the trigger doesn't come at least to the first knuckle (from your finger tip), then shorten the release until it does.  Also, when drawing the bow back, all fingers must be behind the trigger.  This will avoid accidental misfires which can be both embarrassing, and cause serious injury.
 
So remember - Settle in at full draw, wrap your trigger finger completely around the trigger, add a slight amount of pressure (not enough to fire), and then shift your focus back to aiming.  When your pin feels steady on your intended target or prey, gently pull slightly into your back while squeezing the trigger.

[Cody Gruchow]

i have had one of those embarrassing situations. put your release on and pull back only to have your release slip right as your getting enough pull to draw and it making you hit your self in the face with your hand. its embarrassing and it hurts. which is why i put my finger behind the trigger to put pressure on it by pressing forward so it dont misfire in the middle of the draw. thanks for the tip

[Grute Man]

WOW good tips.  I've always used my finger tip on the release.  Now I'll shorten it up so its at my first nuckle.

[Super Star!]

i used to shoot the same as you Grute then i seen the light. Shots are way more consistant.

on the shooting prematurely.I have never had that happen  .lol 

I was at sportsmans one day and watched a guy shoot there crono deal.. dont know how he did it but he did. Dont think i would wanna be in the woods with that guy

[String Twister]

if you are having trouble punching your trigger picture pouring sand through your hands-slow and smooth-it will help.