What are some tips you have for this. Of course practice, I do a lot of that. But just anything else that really helped out. It could be mentally something or physically doing something. I have a nice 10" stabilizer that helps a lot. I just want to get where I can be shooting a best groups I possibly can before the 3d shooting gets starting (in two weeks). I feel as if I'm very rushed and just jump the gun sometimes. I have trouble staying super steady. Any tips? Thanks
I was havimg the same issue I wasnt getting the tightest groups and I was getting fustrated for me i went to a single pin the Trijicon sight and secondly just really focused on my form aswell bigtime I moved a target into the basement and just shot every night and just shot and focused on just following threw with my release and also bigtime work on my grip I shoot Mathews so going to th efocus grip helped alot but besides the practice the single pin helped alot in my opinion now I get pissed cause I am messing up brand new blue streaks.. good luck
Thanks for the replies, I haven't shot any blind bail shooting, and los11 thanks for the tips. I actually already do have an HHA and I hve a 20 yard range in my basement and shoot everyday too. But I will definitely try to really focus on my form and grip. Thanks guys
Don't shoot groups, it just damages arrows. Shoot multiple targets. Rest between shots. Up to five minutes or more, making each shot a new adventure. After each shot, evaluate to see if you can determine where you hit without looking. I close my eyes and say something like: I was 1 inch low and left. That forces me to process my shot. BTW that becomes very useful in determining where game was hit after the shot because you have gained experience replaying the shot. Find a safe way to shoot with your eyes closed, focusing on form, release and follow through. There is zero target panic this way.
Of course your shooting partners and neighbors may panic when they discover you are shooting with your eyes closed.
Iv seen that, it looks pretty cool, I just don't think I'm going to spend the money on it for at least right now.
My pro shop guy tells everyone when shooting not to worry about pin wobble. Let it wobble around your target and focus on your target and not your pin and squeeze the trigger don't punch it, you will shoot better. I have to say it works well. Its hard to not focus on the pin at first but once you get over that it really does help. Another thing that helps me is aim small miss small. The smaller the dot I aim at the tighter my groups become.
Try doing resistance training - holding a weight with your bow arm and try to hold it steady for extended periods. You can use weights to strengthen your pull arm. Shooting the bow will get you in shape but not at the same level as the weights. It doesn't matter how good your form is, if you can't hold the bow still. I think staying in good shape is important if you want to shoot your best.
Relax, release with back tension, and aim small. Practice at long ranges and it will bring in your groups at normal distance groups.
Have friends that tell me... "Aim Small, Miss Small". Often times when I camp with a group of buddies to bow hunt, we will shoot during the day at a folded up dollar bill. Each person shooting for the money has to put up a buck. Fold the dollar bill as small as humanly possible and pin it to the target. First man to hit the dollar gets it. You will be surprised how tight your grouping will get when you are aiming at something the size of a penny. Not saying this is the best method, but I find I shoot a lot better when I stick a leaf or something really small to a target and aim for that.
I agree; let pin float, pick a spot within the target and train at long distances periodically returning to the 15 -30yd range.
This is what I do, I aim more with my eyes then my sight. Could just be a personal thing but I find myself hitting where I want too, might not be exactly where the pin is when the release breaks.
It's supposed to increase strength and stamina at full draw which in turn will decrease wobble. I've never tried it myself.
I have done that, yes. I never really felt like I was accomplishing anything though. What I do more often is draw and aim, holding the pin on the target as stationary as possible and then let down slowly. That seems to help train my muscles to hold steady.
