I have been shooting quite a bit since I got a new bow and today while shooting I noticed while trying to steady my pin on the target, the pin would drop below the bullseye and I would have to fight myself to raise the bow back up to be in the bullseye. It's become quite a problem and I feel like I am having to raise the bow and shoot too quickly, therefore pulling my shots high. Is this just a sign of fatigue, does anyone else have this problem?
Target panic...... it's the cancer of archery. Try to be completely relaxed and concentrate on aiming until the shot goes off subconsciously. Squeeze the trigger slowly without thinking about it. Never allow you mind to yell "Now!" and punch the trigger. If you do, it will only get worse. Never rush a shot.
I was also shooting 6 arrows one right after another. I think I need to shoot 1 and then wait a minute before shooting another. My left arm (right handed) doesn't feel tired or sore, but I can't keep the pin steady on the bullseye for crap. What practices can help this problem?
when does this happen to you? it happens to me after ive already shot a few arrows, no my muscles do not feel sore but they are getting a little fatigue. I try to take breaks between shots and imagine every shot I take is on a the buck of a lifetime..lol.
What I do is shoot one arrow at a time and pull it before shooting again. If I'm having a problem steading the pin I draw and hold the pin on the target till it steadies with no thought of touching the trigger. Let down and then do it again. Most times that works for me. If it doesn't then it's just one of those days and I put the bow up. To me, bad practice is worse than no practice.
I've had this problem from time to time as well and it is fatigue...after taking a break I'm right back on bullseye
Sounds like more of a most natural body position problem than it does fatigue. Lower your release arm elbow. Sounds like you have it to high.
I was actually referring to form changes. I work out 5 times a week and 2 of those days work those muscles, so I should be good. It usually happens on about the second round of shots (6 arrows). I will try putting the bow down for a minute in between shots and see if that helps. I guess that would solve my broken nock problems. I will give that a try next time. I guess there is no point in hitting the release if you aren't steady. Now that you mention it, my release arm (right) is a little high. I will try to drop it and see if that helps me. Thanks a lot, fellas.
I had the same thing happen to me I was shoting 50+ every day now I droped down to 20-30 every other day and I am shoting so much better than I was before my arms feel so much better to
The pro shop we started going to now preaches only shoot 2 arrows at a time. So a lot of walking and a little shooting. Also he said as soon as you feel the least bit fatigued stop put down the bow and go do something else for a while. I started doing this and my shooting got better almost instantly. I found also now that I almost always am shooting with someone we take turns. Sarah shoots 6-10 arrows then I shoot 6-10 and just go back and forth. That helps with keeping everything charged up too.
on my 3D target i move the pin slowly from the front hoof to the vitals when i reach the vitals i squeeze off. you have to do it slow (or i do anyways) or you could shoot worse. give it a try.
Me gots it, it is target panic, brought on by muscle fatige, made worse by both. Good luck and for those of you that a firm on just plain target panic you have inspired me to check my form next time this happens along with other tips. I am greatful to you
I will try the ideas. I didn't get a chance to do any shooting today. Had to dedicate a day to the lady. I have always heard of target panic, but thought I was just getting fatigue. If time permits, I could shoot all day, but as mentioned, bad practice is worse than no practice.
Although faitgue is probably the culprit, I have heard of many shooters having an issue of not being able to raise/lower the bow on a bullseye... I have HEARD that if you are having an issue with "raising" up on target, then draw back and start ABOVE the target.. Let the pin slowly decend onto your target and stop... Rather than fighting to raise the pin.. Just go back to the TOP of the target and slowly drop down.. Have heard of this reversed as well.. Where they could not lower their pin.. This is when they start UNDER the target and let it raise and then stop... Hope that helps........
