I just love her description of back tension shooting. After shooting for 30 years I was reminded of a few things. Great for beginners and as a review for the experienced shooter

"The pin is going to float around... AND YOU NEED TO LEARN TO BE OK WITH THAT"..... Finally someone just comes out & speaks the truth. Nobody ever says that.

This video is awesome, I have looked at some many videos trying to figure out back tension..well explained ! thank you so much for this video

I have been doing it wrong for so many years. Cant wait to go and try some of your advice Paige! Thanks!

Paige, you are an excellent teacher. Thank you.

Great advice about keeping your hand and arm relaxed with the hinge (something I need to remember). I have that Spitfire training device and it is invaluable. I highly recommend it.

Great job Paige. Really appreciate the effort

Just discovered your channel. Best technical instruction on any channel. Good content, good explanation, good execution/editing of videos. Glad to be a new subscriber!

Great video with clear concise information. Well done!

Great video. I quit archery because of target panic, and a backtension release saved archery for me.

Very helpful. I’m shooting a Carter Wise Choice and love it, but feared I may hindering progress. Thanks for the reassurance in using thumb trigger as a hinge. Currently shooting 297-298 on the 5 spot. That 300 is so close. Keep up the videos Paige, great and easy to learn advice👍🏼

:) Turning out to be some of my fav videos.... thx Paige ..

Really good. Thank you. I was relieved to hear that its normal to mix the two styles depending on the situation and you don't have to be exclusive to one - although back tension should be the predominate way.

My hinge broke! Fortunately I can get it replaced under warranty, but in the meantime I have a thumb button release. I reviewed this video to make sure I was going to use back tension to execute my shot. Excellent video.

Awesome job Paige !

For what it's worth this the best explanation of releases in detail from a true professional. She's proved her skill many times and continues to do so. Very articulate in her presentation. Also, a super awesome representative of the WOMAN AMERICAN ARCHER all over the world. An added feature is she is a beautiful lady to watch making these vids.

Great explanation. Best ive heard so far

Thank you Paige. I really needed to watch this video. I’m shooting a hinge but I’m rotating it. Thanks again 😊

Great content :) I started shooting a Hinge ( True ball BT Gold) soon after I switched to compound from recurve about 14 years ago. I had target panic so bad I simply could not use a thumb trigger without punching it. Back then people in my club used to laugh at me as no one seemed to use a hinge releases here in the UK and considered them training aids only. Oh how times have changed. I can now shoot any form of release. The hinge release with lots of blank target shooting saved me from quitting the sport all together and really taught me how to use back tension. Many of the people who used to laugh quit years ago, target panic is a killer.

Killin it girl! A ton of useful information in this video!

I have been working on my back tension thanks so much for the video

Thank you Paige. I learned a lot from this video.

Wow, I learned so much. Thank you for a great video!

Fantastic info, by someone who applies what she knows and wins. No argument from me, just thanks and appreciation.

Paige your an awesome teacher you explained this so we'll you are a great coach !

Great video. Thanks Paige

Wow. This was valuable. Thank you. So many videos about this just contain so much chatter with unclear explanations. You explained everything in a concise and straightforwaed manner. Awesome.

Great Video Paige, thanks.

Great video Paige. Can you do one on shooting up/down angles with a hinge. Seems you need a shorter draw to make it work consistently.

Great explanation

Great Video's Paige!

Thank you Paige!

Nice Vid. Paigey!!

Thank you Paige😊💖

Well done! Thanks

Great Video! Thank you!

Well explained! Thanks

Excellent explanation! clear and concise. The only thing I would add is when using back tension with thumb button or wrist / index finger trigger, spend the money and get ones with independent trigger travel and trigger tension or pressure control.

die beste video die ich gesehen habe über diese thema 👍

I got target panic so bad the time clock is not safe if I shoot a trigger.I am training with the Nock On Silverback and even though I still get target anxiety it is forceing me to properly execute a shot.I am not as accurate with a BT release,but I am more consistent with it and I am not launching arrows off the target.This is a great video for people exploring a BT releases.

You are awesome, thank you information.

Awsome video thank you very much !!!

awesome content . keep it up!

Great info!

Thank you Paige, very good content here.

Thank you, very helpfull.

Thanks for the info Paige. If it wasn't 38 degrees centigrade at the moment i would go outside and give it a go.

Great explanation of everything. I just switched from index to thumb button and shoot it like a back tension and I love it but I’m not sure about hunting with it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you.

Thanks Paige,, I currently use index but am trying to learn thumb button when I'm on with it it's great, I shoot much better. I have a trust issue with my thumb button due to several misfires it's a Fang 3 finger. I want to try a Stan Perfex thumb but have to wait until my favorite pro shop opens so I can try it first before buying. Thanks again

I understand what you are saying about back tension "and" I would use that instead of command button [Except] for the fact that I have shoulder issues and can't be steady my darn aim long enough for back tension. 🏹😭👍

thanks you so much !!

Have the trigger style release. Will try more back tension and see. Thanks for the video. (Btw a mic would help the production quality of your content, though not complaining.)

1 sign back tension is incorrect is in follow theough. The follow through should not be exaggerated, and it should be the result of good executed shots. What that means is that it shouldn't be something you do consciously. The best analogy I can explain this with is if you have a rope, and you're pulling hard. When the rope snaps, the hand doesn't stay there, instead it continues moving back. Hope this helps some of you!

Great video! Got a tip for floating the pin effectively? Either my “8” is all over the place or I try to hold solid whole i shoot (which is hard) lol.

Paige I have a question, when you shoot the like Mike how many turns clockwise on set screw did you have release set at.

Nice that helps

Thank you! Love the videos. Poor Tim. 😢LoL

When you shoot back tension on a thumb does the release rotate in your hand like a hinge does

Great advice Paige, but I'm a Finger/Clicker shooter. Do you know of any good teachers for my style?

So are the back tension and command style for automatic or manual? I was taught to practice shooting till bullseyes become muscle memory, and have accomplished that but this sounds like machinery is added to an automatic bow instead of a straight up pull back, find your spot, and release type of shooting

One thing that helps me a whole lot when using the strap on release is an old trick I brought from my gun days. Instead of wrapping your index finger around the release trigger, use the middle of the tip section of your finger, you know, the flesh around your distal phalanges, and apply pressure in the corner between the trigger and housing. It really allows for a smooth release that will usually surprise you fairly well.

Hi could you place a link to a hinge? I'm new... I'm learning to hunt because my husband loves it and I want to learn.... So glad I found your channel!!! Thank you so much!!!!

Hii paige Vedio was very useful but i would like if you explained it with live vedio of compound releasing...

with my wrist straps ,chickenwing or regular , i draw , place finger on trigger and use back tension and pulling from my elbow !

But I can cheat on a hinge too ? I started compound 12 month ago direct with hinge (as I hoped it’s close to my recurve shooting). The first 6 month or so I often forced the release by simple rotate. And boom. After watching more videos I understood how to let the rotation happen by apply back tension and movement backwards. Now I also got a true back-tension release and the accuracy improve quite a bit (but my muscle still need to build up; fatigue quick). Thanks for the video. Great reenforcement of basics and time for self-reflection

With the thumb and strap, your finger has to move to release the claws that hold the string don’t they?

great video! one question though, to use back tension in a wrist strap release, would you add or remove all together the trigger ? thanks!

Has anyone ever used a TRU Ball Archery Release 3 Finger Max Hunter + Black? It's what I use and like it very much. I don't know how the others shoot but the Max Hunter is a thumb press flat lever not the one with the round thumb thing. Thanks for teaching this I have been waiting for a video like this. I do have one question though, so when I first practice this will I miss the target because I am thinking to much about the action?

But don't you have to adjust the sensitivity of the release in order for it to be activated effectively? A truBall Fang release has no spring, heavy and medium weight springs and it won't shoot with springs and if it does, it takes ages for it to go off

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Great Video!!! I stopped using a hinge when I saw a top level archer I won't name during 2 livesteamed events launch an arrow on the draw. He also mentioned in a seminar he launches arrows into the rafters a couple times a year. Also, some punch themselves in the face when it accidently goes off and end up with a bloody or broken nose, black eye or broken front tooth. Where I come from having a shot go off unexpectedly, during the draw or letdown (not aimed shot) isn't acceptable and is dangerous. Doing that at a rifle range would probably get you thrown out. Imagine a rifle round leaving the range while shouldering the rifle. Just my thoughts on the hinge which I have many and many thousands of shots using. Not saying not to use one either but something to think about.

B.E.S.T Pro tip video I have seen to date on the subject of "Back Tension" release mechanization... It isn't a back tension release unless the right technique is used.

Good job ..I love you @pearge

Two things, first you are correct when you say that the index or pointer finger is more sensitive than the thumb. So why use the index finger at all?? Try the middle finger ,it will give you better alignment, a better anchor using the index knuckle just behind jaw bone below the ear and is about as sensitive as the thumb. If to command the shot properly you need to put the back tension on and let the pin float. Look for the period stability that will come then trigger the shot. It should require as much attention as clicking a mouse button.

Do you think a laser could ever be used to bow hunt??

I couldn’t get the hang of hinge I roll a button

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Fossil records of ancient bow hunters had bigger shoulder blades on one side or the other

I prefer command style

Oops wrong Paige looking for the disc golfer

And Paige you are very beautiful. ;)

Command style shooting is when you are hunting...

And here I thought you were just aiming at a target and pulling a trigger.

Hinge all the way...anything else is just a built in crutch. JMO

I’m a command

Let me tell you who mastered command style shooting in the compound world. Frak and Becky Pearson. Along with every Olympic recurve shooter. Yeah I sound like an ass here. But i would bet if you contacted cabe at spot hogg archery and bought a hooter shooter you would find out no matter how hard you pull on the release, It will never go off. Your wrist and fingers will not give unless told to do so. I have argued with George, Bernie and many other on this. You should video from the stands and see all the archer do this wrong. They shake like a dog shitting razor blade as they pull. often causing a push pull offset. i would suggest you video your release hand. Or having someone who can detect muscle movement in your release hand. You have to relax one part or nothing will happen. Keep pulling with back tension is a myth. Your only holdig even pressure between your shoulders for true forward and backward motion when the bow goes off.

I also call bullshit on command shooting. Every rifle shooter knows they are applying pressure to the trigger. Same with your release. No index or thumb pressure no shot execution. Sme for a cam over release. What one may call a B.T. release. I know more archer pull with the fingers on the pivot back side to activate this release. The better archers relax the index finger. If you still disbelieve try it . Or ask Sergio who shoots a relaxed thumb from spot hogg. Send us a close up vid of your thumb and wrist or a cam over shot. I can pick it apart to see what moves. Buy the best camera you can afford to show exactly you B.T. methods!

Why do people say panic? Where is the panic? Why are people panicking? I don't understand this is archery. You just practice keeping still and buy a good stab. Why would I want to not know when my shot is going off? I can't wrap my head around this for the life of me. I think after shooting for 20 years its like teaching an old dog new tricks lol

Kind of disappointing... You just say "establish your grip, set your finger/thumb never and don't move it again," (nothing/no info) "push, pull, and the shot goes off!" Nobody on KZfaq does a proper job of explaining how, once your trigger finger is locked in place, that finger is ever going to cause the shot to go off. I infer that you're just digging the body of the release in to the flesh of your grip digits, (or wrist strap in to your wrist fat,) that little bit of extra movement actuates the trigger on your motionless finger or thumb.