Dynamic release

[maineac]

Can anyone give a good description of he idea behind  a dynamic release.  I am guessing it has to do with back tension moving the string hand back upon release.  Am I correct?

[sdpeb1]

yep, I'd you your right. And then there is everything in between. Back tension is key to both methods IMO. I think BT allows you release straight back from your string. If you muscle it you are going to torque the string and you are likely to "pluck" the string instead of letting it go cleanly. Anyone can feel free to disagree with my view on this and no offence will be taken. I'm realitivly new to the sport and I have mis spoke before. This is just my take on what I've learned.  - Steve

[Langhorn]

I would love to add my two cents here.  I think if you are shooting correctly with your back, it is almost impossible not to have a hand that moves back on release.  One must clarify though that the hand moving back is a result of the string being gone!  You dont move your hand back to release the string! At the moment of release I like to be in a very comfortable yet stable full draw where the push of the bow is cancelled by the pull of the back.  If you get a clean release(which with proper backtension is made fairly obtainable), your drawing hand will move backwards every time.  In my opinion(not sure what its worth), the back is the most overlooked tool to great shooting.