What goes through your mind at full draw?
01-18-2002, 09:33 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seattle, WA
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What goes through your mind at full draw?
I was shooting with a good local shooter today in league and he mentioned that he talks to himself in his mind as he is aiming to "relax himself". I tried to do that but I just didn't know what to say 
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He said it shouldn't be something like aim/aim/aim.
I'm usually thinking about my release hand because I am working with a new BT release and it still isn't automatic... I would welcome any mental image aside from my release hand as it can be very self-defeating.
Ideas? Input? Thoughts???
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SuperX
. He said it shouldn't be something like aim/aim/aim.
I'm usually thinking about my release hand because I am working with a new BT release and it still isn't automatic... I would welcome any mental image aside from my release hand as it can be very self-defeating.
Ideas? Input? Thoughts???
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SuperX
01-18-2002, 10:05 PM
#2
Nontypical Buck
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Location: New Stanton PA USA
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
Executing a pure release! Any other thoughts will take you to a bad place called...
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01-19-2002, 07:01 AM
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Location: Arizona USA
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
That's a good question. When I first started hunting with a bow it seemed that I was always second guessing myself on what pin to put on target. (at least while still hunting) I was using an old wheel bow then and my mind would be racing "20yd pin,30yd, or should I split them etc.?" That went away after a couple seasons.
Now it seems that I kind of go into an automatic mode and my mind only focuses on the "spot". It's almost like I don't see the animal anymore and it just happens. Sometimes when trying to explain it to my partners I tell them to pretend they're throwing horseshoes. Just envision it as a "ringer" as you throw (release) and it will be a "ringer" or awfully close.
Kinda bizarre huh?
"Hunt smart, know your target and beyond"
Now it seems that I kind of go into an automatic mode and my mind only focuses on the "spot". It's almost like I don't see the animal anymore and it just happens. Sometimes when trying to explain it to my partners I tell them to pretend they're throwing horseshoes. Just envision it as a "ringer" as you throw (release) and it will be a "ringer" or awfully close.
Kinda bizarre huh?
"Hunt smart, know your target and beyond"
01-19-2002, 07:02 AM
#6
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Western up state NY in the USA
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
Nothing but the hair or spot on target that I'm going to hit.
Hunting is nature.
It is our nature to hunt.
I'm not a hunting fanatic just a hunting addict.
Hunting is nature.
It is our nature to hunt.
I'm not a hunting fanatic just a hunting addict.
01-19-2002, 07:53 AM
#8
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
Whether I'm shooting barebow or sights, I go through the same mental process. I visualize the sight picture I want as I begin the draw. If I'm shooting sights, I pick my pin as I visualize the sight picture. When I hit anchor, there's only one thing left to think about. All I'm seeing or thinking about is the exact point I'm aiming at.
At least, that's how it goes when I'm shooting good.
At least, that's how it goes when I'm shooting good.
01-19-2002, 12:28 PM
#9
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Belleville Michigan USA
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
Arthur P just gave the most perfect description of the proper shot you will ever read. The conscious mind can only focus on one thing at a time and that thing should be the spot you want to hit. Everything else should be muscle memory.
01-19-2002, 01:29 PM
#10
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RE: What goes through your mind at full draw?
Its more of a feeling for me than a conscious thought. I am focused on the target and sights, but when I am shooting good, I just have the feeling of confidence and satisfaction that the shot will be good.