lbg,
Thanks for the post.
I thought I had a technique that was TP proof, after ingraining it over the last few months.
I would swing draw, be on target before anchor, then pull into my anchor, and (here's the secret) let my face peel away my fingers from the string as I continued to pull strongly, so the release really was a surprise, and the reaction was a perfect, uninhibited follow-through. It felt very similar to using a mechanical release. I was able to mentally disconnect from the shot, telling myself that once I'm on target, all I need to do is push and pull until the shot goes off. Just be a robot.
I never have TP problems in practice, and was convinced I had it licked going into this shoot. Boy, was I wrong.
TP is all about aim. When I got on target, my brain knew it, and refused to let my body change position....which meant no matter how hard I tried, I could not pull to anchor.
And my brain was right. I was on target. And when I let go, the arrow went where I wanted, as long as I didn't fight the TP too much. If I fought hard to get to anchor, the shot would go astray.
I really was amazed every time the arrow hit true with such terrible form. So the second round I decided not to fight it as much, and scored even better, and ended up with a score that was 5th out of 70.
But I'm very encouraged with how my latest regimen is going.
So once again, I'm merrily on my way.
Happy just to journey,
Though I lead myself astray.