that is the way I use mine. I try to make sure I use bt. I can't say that it always works out that way, but I know I am not punching the trigger. Using the release that way improved my accuracy as well. I am thininking about getting a bt release with a saftey. I really don't know how to shoot them correctly, and already saw an archer (who knew what he was doing) bounce an arrow off the side wall at the range.