RE: Beginner seeking advice on release technique
I much more prefer Byron Ferguson's "Become the Arrow" and/or Rick Welch's Instinctive Archery video (Volume II) over either of the two books or video I have seen of Fred Asbell's.
I can't say that Fred's techniques don't work for some people, but I know at least two people that have tried them and wound up struggling to overcome bad habits they developed trying to follow his style. I haven't seen or heard of any other well known target archers or hunting archers that use his technique, or even folks I see winning at different tournaments I attend.
I don't agree with everything Welch or Ferguson says, but the fundamentals are there and they are much easier to follow. No one style is perfect for everyone--don't be afraid to experiment and develop your own style using what works for you.
Chad