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

[WildBoose]

Long story short, I grew up shooting archery. 4-5 times a week I would shoot my bow and loved every single minute of it. As I grew older I started shooting fish via snap shooting.....Now I can get over my target panic. When I draw back I have to immediately punch the release. If I can manage to get past that and start moving downward toward my target BAM, punch. I've literally shot my neighbors house before because I have no control. I loved it and want to get back into it desperately...Just can't overcome it. Please help!

 

[Dbolick]

What kind of release are you shooting?

I shoot a thumb and what helps me not punch is: the way I hold the release I never move my hand to manipulate the release, it’s all in pulling the release with back tension. I set the knuckle of my thumb on the trigger lightly and just pull my hand back, eventually your thumb will trip the trigger without ever even moving your thumb. This can be done with an index release just the same.

Another thing I overcame (well still have to work on) is being comfortable with my pin covering where I want to hit. I would notice some of my shots go low right and it’s because I’m trying to peek around my pin to see the dot on my target, but if I consciously allow my pin to cover where I want to hit then my shot is pretty good

 

[kcm2]

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Give this a look. It may help. You don't have to do everything to the letter but it's a pretty good plan to get out of target panic.

 

[sebastian.cassell]

Joel Turner Shot IQ

Literally changed my life

 

[Jason Snyder]

Joel Turner Shot IQ

This.

It doesn’t matter what kind of release you use if you can’t properly execute a shot process.

 

[jimh406]

It's all about control. It's not easy to get over, but you can do it. Try these steps.

Day 1. Practice with your release without your bow or practice with the release (or fingers) and a string with slight pressure on it. Don't shoot the bow until you can control the release without the bow. Repeat.

Day 2. Stand in front of a target at close range. Close your eyes. Draw the bow without shooting hold it for a few seconds and then let down. Repeat.

Day 3. Stand in front of a target at close range. Close your eyes. Draw the bow then release an arrow. Repeat.

Day 4. Stand in front of a target at close range. Draw the bow hold for a few seconds and let down. Repeat.

Day 5. Draw the bow and shoot. Note: do not adjust the sight or change distances.

I've found target panic is worse for people who are constantly making adjustments. This type of change creates anxiety that you may miss. Avoid that.

 

[antaresproper]

blank bale shooting and repeatedly letting down helped me immensely. Some days I didn't even shoot, just draw and let down.

 

[CJ_BG]

That's some pretty bad target panic, I would definitely look into the shot iq course but it's also not everything there is to know about shot processes. I think that for your case though it's a good starting point and would be money well spent.

 

[kodyshriver]

The most helpful thing for me was to shoot long range, like 100+ yards. My target panic came from trying too hard to be in the 10 ring every time, and shooting at long ranges removed that expectation. Goes without saying, you definitely want to have a big target or a solid stack of straw bales

 

[onlybrowning]

Even the Wired to Hunt Podcast with Joel Turner was invaluable. Check it out.


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