Since I began traditional archery the proper release, i.e. the subconscious release, has been elusive. Nowadays, I'm pretty close to archiving the subconscious release.
Here is what I struggle with: maybe some of you can relate. When I draw back and hit anchor, I begin to focus on pulling and aiming. While concentrating on aiming, my conscious mind begins to urge me to release. I've learned that if I release the arrow at this moment, the arrow rarely strikes my intended spot. It is usually close, but not exactly where I'm aiming. Now, if I fight through this early release impulse, continue to pull and aim for a beat or two longer, my subconscious mind takes over, and while I'm seemingly more immersed in the process of aiming than thinking about releasing, the string slips from my fingers. It is at this moment that the arrow goes exactly where I'm aiming.
I struggle with this with each and every shot. When I'm locked in and shooting good, I can replicate my shot time after time and stack arrows. Many days, I make good shots, then lose focus and make poor shots. I really seem to struggle with this and with consistency.
I guess since I know what my nemesis is in the shot sequence, I can work on it. What are your struggles during the shot sequence? Is it the release, like me, or is it some other component of the shot sequence? What have you done to correct your shooting flaws?