Trigger releases have been one of the biggest culprits of target panic and flinching issues than anything us bow shooters can put our hands on. They are an awful piece of equipment in the hands of a beginner who has no idea what a properly executed shot should feel like. I've never had target panic, and I still won't go near them. Just doesn't feel natural to me, I'm much more comfortable with a hand held bt release or thumb trigger for hunting.

This isn't your fault, you just need to be re-programmed, and get rid of the bad habits.

You are shooting your bow like a shotgun. Your aiming, and when the pin hits the dot, you're hammering the trigger. It don't work that way. What you have to focus on is the target. You are going to aim the bow, but not force it to the target. Relax your grip, tighten your shoulder blades, and let the pin hover. Keep your eyes on the dot, and squeeeeeeze the trigger. Step up to 5 yards, blank bale, and do that about 10,000 times . Try it with your eyes closed too. And by all means, try a new release. When i threw away the wrist strap trigger, and picked up a thumb trigger release, I improved my shot so much more. I've been shooting a BT release since 1995, and there is nothing like it for shooting a bow. Don't let anybody tell you that you can't learn to shoot one or that they are worthless. The off season is the best time, but you have to dedicate yourself to it, like all year, or it's a waste of time. Ifyou can get in with a pro shop, and hang out with thedot shooters that shoot well, and know how to use a BT release, it will make the transition easier.Shoot me a pm if you want chat about them more.