target panic
 

i have a small problem that is really making me a little mad. i believe that i may have target panic. i try and aim at my target but i just freeze off the target. one werid thing is i am fine when i try and aim without a arrow. once the arrow comes into play i freeze off the target. what could i do and why is this horrible thing happening to me? i am just glad that i have 5 monthes to fix this problem.

RE: target panic
 

When I start getting target panic:( shooting indoor 300, I get close to the target, about 5 yds. Take the sight off my bow and shoot sightless for a couple of days, just concentrating on the X. Then when the sight is back on I continue concentrating on the target, I really dont even see my pin, it just settles on where I am looking. Target panic SUCKS! Good luck and dont let it drive you nuts.

RE: target panic
 

You might want to get close to the target at first and each time you shoot an arrow step back a little more from the target. Good luck.:)

RE: target panic
 

It comes from a fear of missing and the anticipation of triggering the shot.

it would help to learn to shoot with a surprise release through the use of back tension.

When you learn the back tension/surprise release - the only thing to concentrate on is floating the pin on the x. The release comes on its own.