Elkcrazy8

Just remember to do everything the same each time. Learn to shoot like a machine. Every arrow needs to be the same as well as every shot. Consistancy is the name of the game. What ever the foot placement is make sure that you mimick it each time. I even go as far as to mark my hand and bow handle for proper placement when shooting tournaments. There is a video by PSE that I just watched tonight that goes through the motions. It seemed pretty informative and gives you some good tips. The video is about holding steady. Back tension is necessary for the proper shot. Even when shooting a normal release or fingers. When I started shooting back tension my arrows started hitting each other and in the first year of shooting with it, I managed 6 robinhoods. I shoot a scott little goose which is a great release for shooting with back tension. When using back tension you are aiming and holding with the shorter stronger muscles in your back and not the weeker longer muscles in your arms. Your bow arm should actualy be relaxed. To tell what muscles to use , take an arrow and hold it with two hands in front of you, now try to pull the arrow apart, end to end. These are the muscles you should be using not only to aim your bow but to fire it as well. I adjust the little goose very light and the pressure from tightening my back activates the trigger and not my finger pulling back. Follow through is essential to a good shot execution. If you can master back tension I know that you will find that you can hold steadier. Giving you the extra edge that you need. Good luck and if you hit the Idaho State Championships, I hope you can knock me out of the running with back tension.