Target Panic...Extreme. Literally ruining my life lol

[Patriot2]

I am fighting the "low hold" target panic that has creeped in over the last 2-3 years. Watched a lot of Youtube on it. Currently shooting at very close distances and making every shot good, or start over at 3 yards. I shortened my D loop 1/4" and if I am "stuck" low, I now just pull against the back wall with my draw hand and that pulls the entire bow/bow arm up due to the geometry of the shoulders/anchor/bow hand. So that addressed the whole "can't raise the bow up cuz it weighs 500#" feeling. I may have to ultimately use Joel Turner, but this seems to be working for now...............

 

[sebastian.cassell]

I am fighting the "low hold" target panic that has creeped in over the last 2-3 years. Watched a lot of Youtube on it. Currently shooting at very close distances and making every shot good, or start over at 3 yards. I shortened my D loop 1/4" and if I am "stuck" low, I now just pull against the back wall with my draw hand and that pulls the entire bow/bow arm up due to the geometry of the shoulders/anchor/bow hand. So that addressed the whole "can't raise the bow up cuz it weighs 500#" feeling. I may have to ultimately use Joel Turner, but this seems to be working for now...............

Just use Joel Turner. I literally cannot shoot without having Joel Turners words go through my head. Archery or firearm. It’s honestly annoying but it has made a huge difference.

 

[Ange86]

Blank bales and different types of releases. Only focus on the squeeze. Close your eyes if you have to. It’s a pain to overcome

 

[MallardSX2]

Start shooting a thumb release….. and practice shooting into a target with your eyes closed at point blank range. Do that 500 times.

Oh yes and right before you shoot….say to yourself “be the arrow”

You’ll thank me later.

Ps: I’ve been in your shoes. You got this $hit.

 

[aachey]

I think a lot, if not most archers have been in your shoes at one point or another. A lot of good ideas said already, so just need to try some and see if you find improvement. “Blind bailing” worked for me. I’ve gotten to the point where i know i’m about to punch the trigger and make a bad shot, but i’m able stop myself in that moment and reset. I generally don’t let down but i usually just settle back into my anchor point and go threw the mechanics again.