Pizzed off, Frustrated rant therapy post

[Bill]

Joel Turner video.

https://youtu.be/g8fkwCJzm-E

[Wudstix]

Get G. Fred Asbell's books and read them. The last "Advanced traditional Archery" pretty much sums it up. Last chapter is some exercises to build bow strength. Also, shot one bow that fits you and get consistent, don't jump back and forth between bows to solve the problem.

[stickbow]

30 years of this game has seen me have years I almost wanted to quit but I have tightened my problems to just a few things. Not getting to my anchor, losing focus on my spot, not keeping my bow arm strong and not releasing with back tension that comes back to my anchor issue. Shooting is fun but over shooting gives you bad habits. Last year trying to extend my range for aoudad was exhausting but ended up good for my short game. I start close then extend and finish back short. Always finish on good shot. Shoot kneeling sitting standing and from tripod. When things go to hell I go to 6 yards and shoot eyes closed for technique only. It is a challenge but hard not to love. Nothing better when you juice em just right. Hang in there and return to basics when things go awry.

[DRT]

I was watching YouTube videos on target panic while shooting a compound, and found one about target panic and shooting traditional. Try as I did, I can't seem to find it again. I did what he suggested, and the last 3 times I've gone to the 3d range, I'm shooting better than I ever did before. If it matters, I shot a Sarrels recurve, 3 fingers under, anchor high on the side of my nose so the arrow is below my right eye, and close my left eye (right handed- left eye dominant and too uncoordinated to shoot left handed at this point in my life). I sight down the arrow for left/ right aiming, and both shoot instinctively for elevation but I'm conscious of where my tip is for gap shooting if that makes sense.

What he said was that when you shoot eventually drawing, anchoring and releasing becomes a subconscious process- your brain goes on 'auto pilot'. The problem is if you let your subconscious control the release, your body will react in anticipation to the release.

He said when you get to full draw and anchor, say to yourself "Here I go" to force you out of the auto pilot and into control. Then release and follow through. Pretty simple, but I'm shooting much, much better with that simple change in my shooting dynamics.

Sounds like Joel Turners shot IQ. I went to his clinic a d it changed my shooting.

[ThisLadyHunts]

I was watching YouTube videos on target panic while shooting a compound, and found one about target panic and shooting traditional. Try as I did, I can't seem to find it again. I did what he suggested, and the last 3 times I've gone to the 3d range, I'm shooting better than I ever did before. If it matters, I shot a Sarrels recurve, 3 fingers under, anchor high on the side of my nose so the arrow is below my right eye, and close my left eye (right handed- left eye dominant and too uncoordinated to shoot left handed at this point in my life). I sight down the arrow for left/ right aiming, and both shoot instinctively for elevation but I'm conscious of where my tip is for gap shooting if that makes sense.

What he said was that when you shoot eventually drawing, anchoring and releasing becomes a subconscious process- your brain goes on 'auto pilot'. The problem is if you let your subconscious control the release, your body will react in anticipation to the release.

He said when you get to full draw and anchor, say to yourself "Here I go" to force you out of the auto pilot and into control. Then release and follow through. Pretty simple, but I'm shooting much, much better with that simple change in my shooting dynamics.

I would believe this. Wish I could help you find this video as I’d like to watch it. I use a similar technique when playing racquet sports in order to “keep my eye on the ball” as I naturally tend to pull my head up too early. Never occurred to me that a similar technique could be helpful in improving shooting accuracy.

[Bill]

I was watching YouTube videos on target panic while shooting a compound, and found one about target panic and shooting traditional. Try as I did, I can't seem to find it again. I did what he suggested, and the last 3 times I've gone to the 3d range, I'm shooting better than I ever did before. If it matters, I shot a Sarrels recurve, 3 fingers under, anchor high on the side of my nose so the arrow is below my right eye, and close my left eye (right handed- left eye dominant and too uncoordinated to shoot left handed at this point in my life). I sight down the arrow for left/ right aiming, and both shoot instinctively for elevation but I'm conscious of where my tip is for gap shooting if that makes sense.

What he said was that when you shoot eventually drawing, anchoring and releasing becomes a subconscious process- your brain goes on 'auto pilot'. The problem is if you let your subconscious control the release, your body will react in anticipation to the release.

He said when you get to full draw and anchor, say to yourself "Here I go" to force you out of the auto pilot and into control. Then release and follow through. Pretty simple, but I'm shooting much, much better with that simple change in my shooting dynamics.

[coop2564]

Form and release. Over and over.

[txtrophy85]

Mr85.

Do you have a second anchor? An anchor after shot to ensure follow through.

Where do you focus when shooting at an animal with your compound; the target, the sight pin, peep or arrow point?

with a compound I focus on the pin...the target is in the background.



I have been shooting better, I have determined my arrows with the kodiak are not tuned property so I bought some Aluminum 2216's from 3rivers ( their recommendation) and hope to receive them today.

in the meantime I've been shooting the 48# Super Kodiak and have determined (with the help of others) that its my shot follow thru that is lacking. Keeping a mental note to hold my bow arm up for 3 seconds after the shot as helped tremendously. I have been dropping my bow arm, or swinging it right or left during the shot causing my arrows to go awry.


I still duff shots but its nowhere near as bad as it was and am back to shooting consistent groups at 20 yards. I will say i prefer the speed and trajectory of the 54# bow over the 48# with the same weight arrow.

[DRT]

Some folks have been where they make the shot no matter what.
Some of us have controlled the circumstances to the point we feel we are in control.
Some us are not Robin Hood. But, some of us will find a way.

[Briar Friar]

Mr85.

Do you have a second anchor? An anchor after shot to ensure follow through.

Where do you focus when shooting at an animal with your compound; the target, the sight pin, peep or arrow point?

[DRT]

Long range practice can really help a person out. That and it's so much fun to see those arrows fly out there.

I cannot lie. The arrow in flight long range just has a mystic draw for me . . .

[Draco]

Long range practice can really help a person out. That and it's so much fun to see those arrows fly out there.

[DRT]

You need to start practicing at 30 and 40 yards. Don't even shoot up close for a couple weeks, then go back to 20 and it will look close. If 20 is the farthest you are practicing then that will be where you are the worst. Practice farther away.

That would make sense if you were even close to consistent up close but if not you're out out further.

I shoot 25 to 30 consistently but it is because up close is a constant and further is me honing form and focus. Two years ago that wasnt even possible for me.

[Draco]

You need to start practicing at 30 and 40 yards. Don't even shoot up close for a couple weeks, then go back to 20 and it will look close. If 20 is the farthest you are practicing then that will be where you are the worst. Practice farther away.

[DRT]

Good deal.