DON'T DUMP THE THUMB or your groups will be CRAP! This is critical to handheld release accuracy.

The release hand is such an important part of accuracy with archery. The thumb has the ability to completely change the hand shape and more importantly- how you will anchor at full draw. In this video I show you the important details of the thumb movement while shooting archery with a handheld release.
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[@stevepreziosi663]

Great timing on this video....was just playing with my anchor and hand placement on my face. Thanks

[@tylercarder581]

Wow. This literally solved my biggest problem. I've been tucking my hand behind my ear all this time.

[@kylefrye6265]

I just learned why my consistency goes to crap when I start getting tired and gripping my release too much. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@tycho2468]

Really appreciate the constant lessons. Over the years I've been incorporating these while I'm out shooting with the boys. It has helped my ability to stay consistent. As well pushing myself for harder longer shots

[@cozycare1655]

Wow mindblown. I was always wondering why my anchor point never settled well with my handheld. Just watched this, slowly adjusted my thumb release with my shot trainer and now my anchor point is settling well and I don’t feel my knuckles rolling around on my anchor point. Mahalos 🤙🏽

[@shawnfoley826]

Just got into archery two weeks ago. These videos are a tremendous help. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@awilliamz907]

I noticed how you were moving and using your thumb between silverback and nock2it in one of your vids this winter, pretty much this exact thing, it has helped out SO much going back and forth between releases. I feel more comfortable and confident than ever. Thanks and good luck to all those lookin to knock down bears!!

[@Friends.19166]

Dud your info is priceless!!! I was getting low lefts after a few ends adjustmenting my sight etc. This is definitely why!! Thank you ❤

[@vin-32]

This video was a tremendous help for me. Thank you for making such a great lesson.

[@mikebarriga]

THIS! Thanks Dudley, I’ve been trying to figure out what’s been going on with my anchor. I was dumping the thumb so my hand was stretched out and my thumb was way back and low so when I’d reach out to put my thumb on the barrel I’d create a fist which would kick my elbow out to straighten the wrist. I can’t wait to try this. You the man.

[@eddiealvarez5493]

Outstanding coaching John..! Thanks for the heads up, or better yet, the thumbs up😊

[@nockonarchery]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@epa-c7007]

Great lesson. I switch back n forth between my silverback (practice) and my nock2it (hunting season). The thumb shouldn't change the architecture of the hand with either. Going to re-explore my technique. Thanks for the tip, John.

[@jefffranco7]

Thanks John. I picked this release up in Broken Bow and was hoping to get some quick instruction from you on it. You did that by sharing this video. Thank you.

[@nockonarchery]

Awesome!!

[@4thholebridge]

Wow 😮

[@enaznhoj]

Loved the video. I find that my groups will change slightly day to day. I am trying to be consistaint and use proper technique.I watch all your videos and have learned a ton. Any tips would be muck appriated. Thank you and keep up the great work keeping the sport moving ahead.

[@nockonarchery]

Get in the School of Nock classroom!

[@gorankorovljevic810]

There's bunch of insane archers like K.Douglas with trigger punching technique so if you do it right your groups will be still tight.

[@Domine31064]

I have used a command release since '86 and at 74 years old that is pretty ingrained. Currently, I am using a B3 Claw. Might you make any suggestions parallel to the great ones you are sharing on the surprise release? Thanks much for the great instruction. They have been very helpful. 😊

[@tonyviers-de9qi]

How do you get a “solid” anchor . Also , with my fingers extended like that , it puts a ton if tension in my forearm

[@danielcowell8346]

Great video. Would you recommend the resistance release or the thumb for a first, non-index release? Thanks!

[@nockonarchery]

I start all my students our with our Silverback tension release because it will drill in proper form. But you can shoot our Nock 2 It with back tension as well.

[@anthonylubic]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@emanuelericci7548]

great beautyfull

[@the4thamigo]

Wish I could get coaching from this legend. Bet I can't even afford it lol

[@nockonarchery]

That's what the School of Nock is for! Free coaching at nockonarchery.com

[@the4thamigo]

@@nockonarchery thanku

[@MicahGitlewski-qs1qq]

What realise is that?

[@edwardhovitz1753]

C’mon bro - really? Watch n listen - says like 3 times for each.

[@jasonard7227]

for sure I need to work on this I curl my hand everytime dang...