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Target Panic; group therapy
bradsmith2010:
I practice close most the time,, and my hunting shots are close,,,, that raises my confidence,, I dont compete any more .. I am happy just being hunter,, that was my whole reason competing in the first place to become a better hunting shot,,I practice my form, pulling through the shot,, I have a floating anchor, this was slow in coming,, but shooting the short hunting bows I like( ala Jay Massey),, I evolved into how I shoot now,, at 62, I have the confidence to shoot the way I like,, need no ones validation,,, just the deer laying there dead,, if my shot is a few inches off, I go closer,,, the few times I do shoot further,, my form is good and it is an easy transition,,, but I like to shoot at deer 15 yards and under,, so my practice is easy,, I feel like I should be able to hit the kill of a deer at that range , even with no practice,, and probably can,, but I love to shoot, so I try to pick up my bow often,, I vary rarely blow a shot when I pull through the shot,, if I stop to aim to long,, that is when things go wrong for me,, I can do it,, but not my preferred way to shoot,, I like to aim the whole time I am drawing the bow ,, so when I get to full draw I can pull through the shot and I am dead on,, I know that sounds easy,, or over simplified,, but I think shooting or practicing close is under rated,, if we all hit or skillet shot or close ones, the freezer would be full most time,, Right??? I guess my main point is,, you can practice out past 100 yards if you like it, but if you want to kill deer,, close practice,, consistent form will get the job done,, :) confidence is very key
PeteC:
I agree with you Brad.Close practice is essential for building confidence in all shooting situations.If you cant hit the spot at 10 yards your sure
not going to hit it at 30 yards. I'm like you in the sense that I've shot a long time,and I like to shoot,but I can get by without as much practice,and shoot better.I have to concentrate more on my personal "sequence of the shot",to have effective practice. It still amazes me how it,(TP), manifested itself into my psyche ,after all these years of confident shooting.I was already a seasoned hunter when I took the step over to hunting with bow and arrow some 30 years ago.I grew up hunting squirrels,bobwhites,dove,ducks, and deer in east Texas ,and my family ate wild game and fish all year long.I was well accustomed to the excitement ,(and adrenaline rush),that comes from having game right in your lap. To me it's a mystery,and I'm searching for a key to unlock it.That's the main reason for this thread. Thanks for replying Brad. God Bless
PEARL DRUMS:
From the day I started building/breaking wood bows my shot declined almost to nothing. It was embarrassing, ineffective, and not enjoyable. My problem isn't holding on target, not at all. Its actually allowing my muscles to fully draw the bow. It was like my mind had a 42# switch. I let go at that weight every time, no matter what draw weight bow I would build or how far the bow was drawn. It all started to form as I broke a bow here and there. Each time a bow cracked, my draw shortened another inch. It was pathetic after 5 years. I did two things to fix it, mostly. First was to watch "Masters of the bare bow" DVD a few times. Second was to shoot my glass bows. For some reason my mind shuts that 42# switch off with a glasser. Now, I shoot glass bows much more. When I pick up a wood bow, which is still nearly every day, I can fully draw and shoot most of the time. I hunted with a self bow all season but a few days. If I try to shoot self bows exclusively? My shot deteriorates in about 2 months, I tested it this summer. In a nutshell, my subconscious doesn't trust self bows :) Ever try to reason with your subconscious? Good luck.
crooketarrow:
Maybe his will help some it has helped me help other win that are infectice with this.
TARGET PINIC is visile you see the target and instantly release. You break this cycle by touch instade of sight.
I teach others 2 ways of doing this one is you cut the arrow back untill the head touchs the back of the bow.
I did this for the first 3 years after I had 2 strokes in 06. I could'nt feel the side of my face. So I knew I was at full draw. When the head touched.
But this second way is the only other way of getting help I know of.
I teach people to do 2 things, you draw touch you ankor corner of the mouth or even a tooth. But as you come on target you release with your third finger down first you FELL THAT THIRD FINGER DOWN BURN. You feel the release not see and release.
I DON'T KNOW WHY THIS WORKS FOR SOME PEOPLE WHILE OTHERS LOOK AT YOU LIKE YOUR STUPIT.
Try it covert it to your own nateral way of shooting. Takes time and arrows.
Maybe it'll give someone some help.
PeteC:
Thanks Pearlie and Crooketarrow. There are some strange affects that come through TP. One of mine is this: I can draw a arrow topped with a broadhead,come to full draw,anchor, aim,then let down with no problem whatsoever.But,with a field point or critter gitter, it takes unbelievable concentration for me to pull off the same process,(without a pre-mature release). However,this "loophole" I found,makes up the foundation for the method that has helped me regain confidence. It is along the same line Pearlie mentioned being able to come to full draw with a glass bow.It's a place to start. Thanks y'all God Bless
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