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    Aug 15, 2019 6 minutes
    ROY ROSE

    CAN YOU EXPLAIN A BIT ABOUT WHAT TYPES OF BACK TENSION RELEASE AIDS ARE AVAILABLE? AND SHOULD I USE ONE WITH A CLICK?

    Using a back tension technique is widely considered to be the most accurate and consistent way to execute a shot no matter what style of release aid you choose to use. But for those who are looking to fully commit to back tension or want to remove the temptation of a trigger release, a pure back tension release aid is a must. Even if you want to return to using a trigger style release aid, a pure back tension release is often the easiest way to learn correct shooting form. The idea behind a back tension release is to remove the ability to consciously activate the shot; as there is no trigger you cannot simply decide to hit it to make the shot go; sometimes known as punching. Instead you must slowly increase the amount of

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