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Back Tension and Aiming

Discussion in 'Intro to Bowhunting & Archery' started by easton400, Feb 15, 2018.

  1. easton400

    easton400 Newb

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    Need help and advise. Ok I am working with a scott longhorn hex to learn back tension and a surprise release, which I am getting from blind bailing and really like that I feel its helping me , but yesterday I tried to use sight and do some shooting up close at about 7 yards, but my issue with the release is I lose my aiming focus while pulling through the shot don't really know why. Now with that being said I tried my trigger release a couple times and had no issues at all, I could even execute a good surprise release while having good focus on spot. Any idea what the issue is with the BT would be.
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    You haven’t done enough blank bail to turn the back tension process into muscle memory yet. Most coaches would tell you it’s gonna take 3000-5000 repetitions to get there.

    Your mind can’t consciously do two things at once and when the release process isn’t muscle memory yet it will be a nightmare when you try and aim too soon.
     

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