During the aiming process the pin never sits rigidly solid on the spot. In spot shooting I can't force the pin to stay on the X during the time it takes to align, settle and release. As I go through that, the pin "floats" around in the 10 ring, and if I'm really unstable, even into the 9 ring. The key is to relax, follow through the same shot process, and "float the pin" as the shot happens. If you're good, the subconscious will take care of the shot happening when the "float" is on the X. It's the classic Obi-Wan quote; "Use the Force Luke."
Hahaha I like the star wars reference! Should the 'float' be in a circular motion, up & down, side to side, or just whatever your body does naturally?
The float should be smooth and regular, ideally in a figure eight type or circular pattern tight on the 10 or X ring. If it's tight on the spot but jerky or bouncy and fast it indicates that your draw is too short. If it's slow and smooth but big and swoopy outside the X (into the 9 and 8 ring it indicates that it's a bit too long. This gets into fine tuning of your draw length (1/8 - 1/4" adjustments). We're talking about stuff that you may not even see on a hunting rig unless you've got exceptionally good target focus, or you're shooting a target rig with a scope. And this is stuff that is advanced beyond what the average shooter is dealing with... most shooters have much bigger form and execution stuff to deal with before they get to this stage of the game.
Well I believe that I've got my form and all down pat, so I'm goin to focus on this during my TP this week. I appreciate it!
