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.

 

[Awhis]

I developed target panic several years ago and haven’t been able to break it. I can hold my pin rock solid at the bottom of the target but it’s impossible to bring my site up the inch or 2 needed to shoot center target. Great groups on the bottom of the target though


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[manitou1]

1) A quick but not permanant fix: blink your eyes a few times after drawing and before settling and releasing.

2) After drawing your bow, do a figure eight on your target... THEN settle the pin and slowly release.

3) The first time you draw to shoot each day, let your bow down without taking the shot. This teaches your subconcious "who" is in charge and helps you regain control of the process. Do the let down every few shots to every ten shots until you "retrain" yourself to control the shot.
This will not be cured in one shooting session and may take weeks or even months.