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Old 09-29-2007 | 07:03 AM
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One thing that helps me is I quit shooting spots (targets) about 3 weeks before season.

I switch to shooting a 3-d target ONLY.

I only shoot one arrow and retrieve it (Keeps me from using nocks for reference).

What I found was it is hard to focus on a small spot on a deer -Through the sights-

Practicing on the 3d - aiming at arrow divots - shadows - shoulder crease REALLY helps

my concentration about aiming for a tuft of hair or something small on a real deer.

For me the lack of a bulls eye on a real deer encourages me to aim for the middle.

The second most important thing to practice is follow through (although equally important)

Just a few things that work for me
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