Release isa big'un fora lot of folks. I think the best way to describe it is to do nothing. You're already doing something, you know... You've got the string back, you're at anchor, concentrating on your aimand continuing to apply back tension to keep at anchor while pushing the bowhand at the target. Then, when you're ready, youkeepthe push/pull going butyou simplyallow the string to leave your fingers.No throwing the fingers open, no conscious thought of relaxing, just zip and it's gone.

I never practiced my release much on blank bale. Instead, I found my point-on distance - the distance where I could aim by putting the point of the arrow in the spot I wanted to hit, just like a sight pin - and shooting arrow after arrow at it.It's also very good training for establishing a consistent draw length. Once you've got a solid draw length and consistent release, you can shoot very good groups at that distance. Of course, it's important that all your arrows are exactly the same length to do point-on shooting.

The bow I had and the anchor I used (index finger at the corner of my mouth)when I was a really good shot gave me a point-on at 60 yards. I could easily hold 8" groups or better out there. I've actually robin hooded more arrows at 60 yards with my recuve than I have done at 20 yards.