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I have developed a bad habit while shooting my bow. I am aiming low then just before I release I pull up to the target. I am shooting good, but it bothers me that I am not holding on the target and releasing. It is almost like instinctive shooting. What can I do to correct this habit.

Question:
Do you hold straight on the target and release?
Hold above and lower...then release?
Or hold low and raise to the target and release?
 
When I draw my bow,I bring my pin down onto the target and focus on the pin and spot im aiming at and release when the pin crosses the spot im aiming at.
 
i try to bring my pin down as well. And usually when my pin gets to where i want it to be i squeeze. I have never been one to hold on the spot for a certain time until it seems steady enough
 
Sounds like you may have the onset of target panic . Draw the bow , hold on the bullseye , then letdown a few times .
Sometimes I will aim at all 5 spots before shooting at one , so I can get used to holding at full draw longer and combat target panic .
 
Exactly..Radar..Target panic. It will only get worse too. Do everything to get rid of it now. Work on Squeezing the trigger instead of punching it. If you focus on the bull and ease the trigger the shot will feel smoother. Easing the shot will train your mind on something else. Eliminating panic.
 
Exactly. I had the same problem with punching until I learned to "float the pin" downward and my shooting has improved.
 
cecil30-30 said:
When I draw my bow,I bring my pin down onto the target and focus on the pin and spot im aiming at and release when the pin crosses the spot im aiming at.
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I do the same
 
Kevin said:
i try to bring my pin down as well. And usually when my pin gets to where i want it to be i squeeze. I have never been one to hold on the spot for a certain time until it seems steady enough
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I do the same.
I can't shoot as well holding on the spot for a certian time, until it's steady.

Similar to a golf swing waggle or forward press.
 
Sounds like target panic to me. I fight it myself in tournament archery, but it doesn't seem to affect me when hunting or shooting my hunting bow. I went through a period when I fought it bad. If my pin got below the target I was done; I could not forct it back up on the target.

The best thing you can do is work on your release with a blank bale taking it really slow and focusing on the release and follow through. Another good drill is what Radar mentioned about drawing and letting down. I do that too as an aiming drill.

If you develop target panic it's always there, but you can keep it down with practice.
 
JayMc said:
Sounds like target panic to me. I fight it myself in tournament archery, but it doesn't seem to affect me when hunting or shooting my hunting bow. I went through a period when I fought it bad. If my pin got below the target I was done; I could not forct it back up on the target.

The best thing you can do is work on your release with a blank bale taking it really slow and focusing on the release and follow through. Another good drill is what Radar mentioned about drawing and letting down. I do that too as an aiming drill.

If you develop target panic it's always there, but you can keep it down with practice.
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I also have fought with the inability to raise the bow arm if I was low on the bulls eye . Shooting at a blank target or 3D target , along with the previous practice method I mentioned has helped me .
I tend to develop target panic the longer and more often I practice . It's a mental game .
 
I have the problem where I start low and raise the sight to the target. I seem to either shoot low or pull it left. I am going to work on coming down on the target and see if that helps.
 
UTGrad said:
I have the problem where I start low and raise the sight to the target. I seem to either shoot low or pull it left. I am going to work on coming down on the target and see if that helps.
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Coming down to the bulls eye is easier to correct than coming up from below . If you do need to raise up from below, bend at the torso instead of trying to raise your arm . It is much easier to make corrections that way .
 
Wow I feel like I need to go to the Dr or something. Just kidding, these are great tips. I will try to work on it. It is funny cause if I shoot a 3D target I shoot fine. In fact I shoot pretty well anywya, I just feel like the form stinks. I aim low then raise up quickly to the target and punch it at the same time.

I pull my bow back probably 20times a day. I just walk by grab it and pull it back.

I am going to try lowering it to the target. Thanks for all the imput.
 
I hold on a spot and squeeze my back. Reguardless of the type of release I have on. Chance B once told a person at an ASA who asked why he held so long "If you spent more time aiming and less time shooting you might shoot better." Now hes a freak, and doesnt move, but there is something to gain there. Trying to time a shot will only lead to punching and target panic.
 
BowGuy84 said:
I hold on a spot and squeeze my back. Reguardless of the type of release I have on. Chance B once told a person at an ASA who asked why he held so long "If you spent more time aiming and less time shooting you might shoot better." Now hes a freak, and doesnt move, but there is something to gain there. Trying to time a shot will only lead to punching and target panic.
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He told me that once more or less. He told me to enjoy aiming more and I will shoot better.
 
The only thing of value that has come out of my wife's mouth this summer is when she told me I was grabbing my bow at the shot. Seems I had created a bad habit as well.

Good advice Radar! I'll have to try that one. I would also recomend shooting point blank with your eyes closed(aka shoot blank bale) I like to warm up this way. I shoot about a dozen blank bale and then step back. Concentrate on holding that bow arm rock solid all the way through the shot. That's my 2. Good luck.
 
If you have access to an indoor range, try shooting at a close distance with your eyes closed, this will give you a better feel for the release. And you can focus on squeezing instead of punching the trigger not worrying about where you are aiming. just hit the wall.LOL
 

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