So I've been shooting my bow off and on for about a week now. I am hitting the target block every time just not where I think I am aiming. I have my dot on where I want but it either goes just to the right high or low. I've ha one bullseye haha. I am a little annoyed that i am not being consistent other than shooting to the right. Any help would be appreciated. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Continue to hold your bow up and try to keep the sights on the target until the arrow hits the target (don't be so quick to peek at where your arrow goes). Relax your grip and let that handle settle in to the crook of your hand, probably many posts you can research on grip here because it's so important. Are you using a release and if so, what kind is it? The most common one is a trigger style with wrist strap. It is very important to not 'jam on the trigger', rather you should lay your finger on the trigger and use the muscles in your back by pinching your shoulder blades together to achieve the trigger pull as you settle that sight. Take several deep breaths before drawing and just like shooting a gun, take a breath as you are settling the sights and let half out as you begin trying to settle things down and squeezing your back muscles as you get it there. Once you get that, increase your distance. Nothing makes you a better shot at up close distances than shooting long distances IMO.
Awesome thank you! And yes I am using a wrist release with the trigger. I will do that I have noticed I bring my bow down fast to see where it hits. Thank you for the advice! I swear the target jumps around on me. Bow : 2006 Hoyt Trykon
Glad I seen this. I've seen some stuff about "target panic" which I assume would be the same philosophy as "slapping the trigger" for firearms. I'm pretty sure I do this. Is there any good Tips, or advice out that can help with this? I've dug through here and I'm sure its there but I couldn't locate it or just over looked it. Really didn't want to start a new thread since it's kinda the same topic.
One thing for target panic or slapping the trigger is called blank baling (I believe). It's when you stand 5-6 ft from your target, draw back your bow, close your eyes and focus on using those back muscles and slight pressure on your release finger to get the bow to shoot. Teaches you the feeling you need when doing it with your eyes open. Might be good to have someone around when you do this just in case you tend to wander from the target LOL.
I had target panic, still do to a point and what I found helps is when I draw back, I focus on making sure everything is the same each time. Stance, where I anchor, my grip, how I draw back, everything. Then I let me pin float and then make sure I'm not punching the trigger. After I got the feel of all that I find I was able to concentrate on where exactly I need to shoot. Don't preoccupy yourself about making the perfect shot at first, but making sure you are shooting properly. I have also heard of guys getting twine or string and making it to your draw length and just "drawing back" like you normally would and just practicing form that way and practicing back tension and not slapping the trigger. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I would add one thing make shire you are not squeezing and or twisting the release a tight grip will move the arrow around from the back end as well
Not sure how much information I can provide as I am a Newb to shooting myself. Figured that since I just started out, I can provide a little insight before I pick up any "bad" habits. One thing I was taught was to ensure your bracing arm is not fully locked as this can cause swaying. As you have already figured out that trying to see where the arrow is going too fast is causing inaccuracy. I was also taught to let the bow swing forward (toward the target) as this will ensure you are not jerking your hand. Also, I did not see this mentioned yet, ensure that you find an anchor point. What I am trying to say is find a place on your face where your draw hand will rest, this will ensure you are uniform and are doing the same thing every time. I hope I did not cross any lines by offering advice as I am new myself. Keep practicing and don't get discouraged, it will come with time.
I am new to bowhunting but in my opinion ... a lack of consistency would suggest a lack of consistency with your form. From what I have read and my understanding of shooting, this is a muscle memory exercise. What I mean is that you want to repeat good form over and over again until you eventually develop the muscle memory, then repeat and repeat and repeat. Consistency in stance, anchor point, and release will result in consistency of the your arrow placement.
