That is the beginning of target panic. You want to avoid that at all costs.

I notice that you live very near Len at Marcrotech. Call him and set up a lesson or two (410-789-7777). He can help you much more in person than any of us can on the forum. Get to know him. He is a valuable resource forbow huntersin this area and a certified instructor.

I understand that he is very busy at the store during the hunting season, but he may be able to work you in.

If he can't help you immediately, try the following during practice:
Shoot at 20 yards and pay attention to how the shot feels and the rhythm of a good shot.

Once you think that you have it at 20 yards, move back to 22 yards. Be honest with yourself. If you have any shot that is not quite as good at 22 as it was at 20, immediately go back to 20 yards.

Get the feeling of a good shot back at 20 yards and only then move back to 22 yards.

Continue doing this in 2 yard steps and it shouldn't take long until you can shoot 100% good shots at 30 yards or more.

Just be sure that if you shoot a poor shot at any distance, immediately move back to the shorter distance. Don't say "well I normally don't do that". Don't try another shot at the longer distance. Just immediately move up to a distance where you can shoot good shots.

This is a technique that target shooters use to develop a disciplined shotand avoid target panic. Len Cardinale taught me this drill. He is aformerOlympic coach and a member of the Bowhunter Hall of Fame.

Good luck,
Allen