Target Panic?
05-09-2003, 01:38 PM
#11
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Homer LA USA
Posts: 97
RE: Target Panic?
Blind bailing has really help me alot. I do it before every practice session. I stand about 10 feet from the target, close my eyes after I get all lined up and " FEEL" the shot. It is amazing how much you can feel with you eyes closed.
ONce I start shooting at further distances, I concentrated on that relaxed feel on every shot. I take my time and try to execute every shot with the same feel as the blind bailing. If I notice myself tensing up and punching the trigger.....I just go back a blind bail a couple of shots.
Don' t worry so much about hitting a spot. just shoot for the middle of the taget for a while. Relax and let the pin settle where ever it wants. Concentrate on the release.
Worked for me. Hope you figure it out. One of the hardest things I ever did in archery was to break the target panic habits.
ONce I start shooting at further distances, I concentrated on that relaxed feel on every shot. I take my time and try to execute every shot with the same feel as the blind bailing. If I notice myself tensing up and punching the trigger.....I just go back a blind bail a couple of shots.
Don' t worry so much about hitting a spot. just shoot for the middle of the taget for a while. Relax and let the pin settle where ever it wants. Concentrate on the release.
Worked for me. Hope you figure it out. One of the hardest things I ever did in archery was to break the target panic habits.
05-09-2003, 10:24 PM
#12
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Blossvale, New York
Posts: 21,199
RE: Target Panic?
I don' t have the right area for blind baling
05-11-2003, 08:21 PM
#14
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Baltimore Maryland USA
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RE: Target Panic?
One thing I' ll mention that I' ve never heard about before is eye dominance. Take it from MY personal experience that using the non-dominant eye will definitely affect your mental state which subsequently can affect your shot (ie. target panic).
Because of this, in my shop we now make it a point to check eye dominance as much as possible. It' s amazing as to how many people are shooting with the wrong eye.
When I go back to shooting right-handed, the target panic pops up quite often.
Because of this, in my shop we now make it a point to check eye dominance as much as possible. It' s amazing as to how many people are shooting with the wrong eye.
When I go back to shooting right-handed, the target panic pops up quite often.
05-12-2003, 08:48 PM
#16
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Baltimore Maryland USA
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RE: Target Panic?
Jim:
That may be true for your friend and a lot of people who switch. My switch was done because I really couldn' t see the pins or target very well with my bad right eye. I switched and have not had anything I could remotely call target panic since the switch. I used to get it all the time shooting right-handed; and, when I go back to shooting right-handed occasionally, I get it again.
I only mentioned it because I know it is possible for eye dominance to have a very negative affect on you ' mental' attitude.
That may be true for your friend and a lot of people who switch. My switch was done because I really couldn' t see the pins or target very well with my bad right eye. I switched and have not had anything I could remotely call target panic since the switch. I used to get it all the time shooting right-handed; and, when I go back to shooting right-handed occasionally, I get it again.
I only mentioned it because I know it is possible for eye dominance to have a very negative affect on you ' mental' attitude.
05-13-2003, 05:53 PM
#18
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bardstown KY USA
Posts: 55
RE: Target Panic?
Davidmil, where I live is not the right place for blind baling. I have a garage but unlike most it was not built completely out of brick and the soft sheets of wood just don' t like to stop an arrow and I don' t like to replace vinyl siding if I can keep from it. As far as avoiding work, I have NEVER started to avoid any work. So, before you start saying things you have no idea about, think twice. Chris
05-16-2003, 06:15 PM
#19
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Jacksonville North Carolina USA
Posts: 26
RE: Target Panic?
RidgeRunr, all of these guys got good ideas and proven remedies. But thing that was touched on but not covered in depth, talking your way through the shot. That is to say that when you go to draw, you must talk your self through every single step involved. From the time you start to draw, till the time the arrow is going through the target. I like the breathing Arthur P mentioned. And what JDoyle said about letting down. All, all very good advice and very true advice! But just talk your self through, " smooth steady draw, elbow slightly bent, relaxed grip, calm down, back tension(if used), breath control, clear point, blury target, relax, smoooth steaaady squeeze, sights, follow through," Get the picture? Practice slow and before you know, along with what else has been said, you' ll be in the bull! Good Luck![8D]
05-16-2003, 07:53 PM
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Bardstown KY USA
Posts: 55
RE: Target Panic?
To all that have helped: I have started the controlled breathing, talking my way through the shot, and shooting at a blank target. Not blind baling because I am afraid of putting another arrow through my garage. the last one just missed my truck. Today I moved outside for the first time in 2 weeks and it seemed pretty natural following the steps I have made for myself. Deep breath(to calm a little), nock an arrow, check peep for right rotation, grip, draw with slight bend and squared shoulders, anchor, sight, HOLD IT, squeeze shoulder, and release. I know it seems long but it really only takes about 30 to 45 seconds. this is working for me right now and I hope it keeps up. Thanks to all for the advice and encouragement to get back on track. Chris