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08-12-2007, 09:21 PM

#21

GMMAT

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RE: One shot practice.

I'm fairly certain Kobe Bryant doesn't practice for that game winning free-throw by only toeing the line and shooting one.

I suppose Brett Favre throws more than one pass, each practice session.

Repetition.............

08-12-2007, 11:13 PM

#22

MN/Kyle

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RE: One shot practice.

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I suppose Brett Favre throws more than one pass, each practice session.

Repetition.............

Throw a pass, pop a pain killer, throw a pass, pop a....[:-]

repetition.

08-13-2007, 06:53 AM

#23

manuman

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RE: One shot practice.

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The sight on my bow doesn't change. I'm wondering how the first arrow is any more important than the 20th if you're practicing, correctly? They ALL "count".

No, the sight doesn't change,people do. The first shotis the most important because you're likely not getting a second, let alone a 20th. Yes, they are all important, but not like the first.

I would agree, but only after you have spent the time to get your confidence and familiarity at a consistent level from shooting numerous shots. It is a matter of a learned activity and muscle memory that can only be accomplished with repetition. Buck fever is attribuatble to a fearof failure, and this can be overcome by gaining teh confidence that only can come with a lot of shooting. To pick up your bow , occasionally, to check your one shot ability would be another way of boosting your confidence, if you ar e consistent. If not, then it tells you to spend more time with your bow and to get your form down.

08-13-2007, 10:05 AM

#24

rybohunter

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RE: One shot practice.

The closer it gets to the season, the less I shoot. The last week is pretty much single shot deals, in jacket & garb, from a tree.

08-13-2007, 11:28 AM

#25

gplant

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RE: One shot practice.

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I typically shoot only one arrow at a time

But I also shoot it about 30 times in a row...[8D]
Practice is for your form, grip, sighting in, release, follow through, and your getting in tune with your equipment. This takes more than one shot.

Only in a hunting situation do I see the first shot being the most important...

I agree 110% Good reply

08-13-2007, 11:36 AM

#26

BobCo19-65

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RE: One shot practice.

First shot of the session into the bullseye = very good
Many shots into the bullseye including the first= even better.

08-13-2007, 06:30 PM

#27

adidazman15

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RE: One shot practice.

I always take my time and pretend my first shot is a huge buck but good or bad I shoot 50 more to work on repatition. When that huge buck walks by and I'm shaking and sweating with excitement I want my shot to come as natural as possible.

08-13-2007, 07:04 PM

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Dr Andy

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RE: One shot practice.

As the season gets closer I will often shoot only one arrow,if it's good I do some chores if not I try to correct the problem get a good one and stop. Sometimes I shoot three and a good group I stop. Your last shot should be a good one to reinforce the mental game.