timekiller
No, you can't pet him.
Try this little breathing exercise: Inhale for 4 seconds (count to 4 in your head) then exhale for 4 seconds. It's a trick to calm yourself down and avoid the target panic. Try it.
I had this going on pretty bad late summer...I don't really know why it came on, but I had not been shooting my bow regularly as in years past.
I shoot a caliper (trigger) release. I mostly cured problem by folding my finger back and forcing myself to hold the pin directly where I needed to hit. It was incredibly difficult to remind my brain that it needed to let the pin linger right on the spot. I went through several sessions where I only shot two arrows, but I drew back 15-20 times. Once I started to come around, I started shooting many arrows a day in different shooting sessions to make sure that my form was back in shape...
I know that this is not a short-term solution and that is probably what you're looking for due to the season being over tomorrow, but hopefully it can help your problem.
I shoot a caliper (trigger) release. I mostly cured problem by folding my finger back and forcing myself to hold the pin directly where I needed to hit. It was incredibly difficult to remind my brain that it needed to let the pin linger right on the spot. I went through several sessions where I only shot two arrows, but I drew back 15-20 times. Once I started to come around, I started shooting many arrows a day in different shooting sessions to make sure that my form was back in shape...
I know that this is not a short-term solution and that is probably what you're looking for due to the season being over tomorrow, but hopefully it can help your problem.
muddy
Well-Known Member
How much have you actually practiced shooting your bow over the last two months?
When I got target panic a few years ago it was right at the begining of turkey season. No practice for many months and then too much off the bat. I cured it by getting 5 feet from the target and drawing my bow with my eyes closed. I would hold the bow a few seconds and SLOWLY squeeze the shots off with my eyes still shut. I would do this for 20-30 shots, it really helped to relax before a shooting session and not let anxiety get the best of me.
When I got target panic a few years ago it was right at the begining of turkey season. No practice for many months and then too much off the bat. I cured it by getting 5 feet from the target and drawing my bow with my eyes closed. I would hold the bow a few seconds and SLOWLY squeeze the shots off with my eyes still shut. I would do this for 20-30 shots, it really helped to relax before a shooting session and not let anxiety get the best of me.
Gladiator
PMA Member
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: muddy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I cured it by getting 5 feet from the target and drawing my bow with my eyes closed. I would hold the bow a few seconds and SLOWLY squeeze the shots off with my eyes still shut. I would do this for 20-30 shots, it really helped to relax before a shooting session and not let anxiety get the best of me.</div></div>
I was struggling with this as well...I agree with Muddy. My buddy recommended doing this....get 5 feet from the target and practice releasing the arrow with a 'surprise release.' Shoot 20-25 arrows every night and make sure you are using proper form. If you are 'punching' the trigger, the practice will not help.
I went to a hinge release where there was no manual release, it went off when you rotated it enough with your back tension...
wow...there's a lot to talk about with this subject...for which I'm very passionate about. Been through a lot with this and watched a lot of videos from "Straight from the pros." It has helped me a ton.
Send me a PM...would love to talk some more with you if you are interested.
I was struggling with this as well...I agree with Muddy. My buddy recommended doing this....get 5 feet from the target and practice releasing the arrow with a 'surprise release.' Shoot 20-25 arrows every night and make sure you are using proper form. If you are 'punching' the trigger, the practice will not help.
I went to a hinge release where there was no manual release, it went off when you rotated it enough with your back tension...
wow...there's a lot to talk about with this subject...for which I'm very passionate about. Been through a lot with this and watched a lot of videos from "Straight from the pros." It has helped me a ton.
Send me a PM...would love to talk some more with you if you are interested.
Doubleaarc hery
New Member
Like stated above, shoot close.
IMO(and I am know nothing)the thing that causes target panic the most is lack of routine. Every time you pick your bow up it should be the same deal every single shot.(i think I remember wrting about this somewhere.....$?) But having and knowing you routine will allow you to have complete confidence in your shooting and to remain calm!
My target panic is different! I shake so bad when an animal approaches I can hardly breathe. Seriously, ask anyone who has hunting with me. Once I clip my release to my string my routine starts and a calm comes over me...
Best way, write it down and do as Muddy and Gladiator said, practice it a couple hundred times at 3 to 5 yards!
i still shoot 75 % of my practice shots at under 5 yards!
IMO(and I am know nothing)the thing that causes target panic the most is lack of routine. Every time you pick your bow up it should be the same deal every single shot.(i think I remember wrting about this somewhere.....$?) But having and knowing you routine will allow you to have complete confidence in your shooting and to remain calm!
My target panic is different! I shake so bad when an animal approaches I can hardly breathe. Seriously, ask anyone who has hunting with me. Once I clip my release to my string my routine starts and a calm comes over me...
Best way, write it down and do as Muddy and Gladiator said, practice it a couple hundred times at 3 to 5 yards!
i still shoot 75 % of my practice shots at under 5 yards!