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Originally Posted by Prdtrgttr
Yes, I agree that everyone should shoot that with which they are comfortable. However, most people who shoot a caliper, learn to do it incorrectly. They use their finger to shoot it, rather than pulling through on their shot. Index finger releases can also be difficult to consistently anchor for beginning archers. Additionally, as one uses a trigger release more, they tend to anticipate their shot, once you begin to anticipate your shot, you develop target anxiety or target panic. Archers start to do drive bys on their target, rather than allowing your pin to naturally float on the target and pull through your shot with a surprise release . Shot anxiety or target panic is one of the most frustrating things that happens to archers, and most of this stems from incorrect form, while slapping or punching index finger releases. A tension release, a hinge release, and even a thumb release, while taking a little more initial learning, typically trains beginning archers to shoot better by establishing good form and follow through. If you need more information, follow John Dudley via podcast or you tube.
Good luck to you guys!!!!
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Everything that you are saying about developing form flaws and bad habits will apply to any type of release that you want to try. I know. I've tried them all and I've had all the problems and have had to work in and out of them. I have been around the block 3 times on release types, and can happily say that I have settled and commited to the one of my choice.
The problem with hinges or pull through a for an average beginner is that the will likely not be someone there to give adequate instruction for any length of time and sometimes the podcast just don't cut it. I would never recommend a hinge or a pull through for a beginning archer of any age. Start with an index or thumb and learn to make them and your form work properly. Once you have done that then you will understand how to make hinges and pull throughs work correctly. In The mean time you will have saved yourself a few punches in the nose and a few lost arrows and a lot of frustration.
Jmo
Norm