captain backstrap

Ok , I've heard of several, but what do you guys think is the most effective way to overcome target panic?? Why?? I've heard of using the right release, shooting blind, etc. Which way have you had the most success with???

- cap

mobow

Simple. Stop shooting for a few weeks. Then, get yourself really close to the target, and shoot blind. Focus on back tension and a proper release. Learn to have a surprise release, and in no time, you'll be right back at it. The big one is to take a break.

hardcorehunter

What is target panic?

idahoelkinstructor

Its simply when a archer is jerking at each and every shot. Its a antipation of the shot and a prematue release. Looking it up I found this. There is a premature release - or the strong desire for a premature release - of the arrow.

idahoelkinstructor

This should help some its good info on this subject.
http://www.texasarchery.org/Documents/TargetPanic/TargPan.html

JoeRE

There is a premature release - or the strong desire for a premature release -
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What word did you look up?

Elkcrazy8

Target panic can also be the inablility to hold on the target, One may lock high or low without being able to hold on the aiming point. Try tightening up your release also. Learn to not anticipate the shot. Just let the shot happen. Blind bailing will help, also add to it aiming paractice. Pull back and hold on the target and let down without firing the shot off. This will let your brain know that you are in controll of the shot. With both blind bailing and aiming practice, you will teach yourself to hold on the target as long as it takes, and also be able to execute a clean surprise shot. With both of these I beleive that most target panic can be cured. It worked for me.........

idahoelkinstructor

lol, it could seem that way!

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huntingson

If you are talking about at a practice target see above. If you are referring to target panic on big game, then you just have to keep hunting. Limit your shots to in close until you get your confidence back. There is a world of difference between a bag and a deer, elk, caribou, whatever. I bought a"life like" targetyears ago and have used one ever since. It helps me to visualize the proper sight picture is when shooting at an animal. Sometimes I also like to go rifle shooting when I am shooting bad. It helps me get the release squeeze back and reminds me to focus on the front sight and follow through. Just a thought.