I never thought I'd suffer from Target Panic, but I'm pretty sure I've got it.
I have developed a bad case of anticipating the shot and jerking like I'm startled when I shoot. The result is a wide and dispersed pattern that has no consistently. By the end of my shooting session I've usually talked myself through it by going over a check list in my head: draw, focus, exhale, focus, smooth release, hold bow arm steady, follow though......
Another factor that affects it, at least for me, is a scatter brain. I'm AADD so my mind often races with thoughts of anything from work, chores, finances, future retirement, money, stressors, second career and even the kitchen sink. On good days when I'm relaxed I'm doing pretty darn good, but days when I'm stressed it's a chore to clear my head and focus on having a good time.
I always get like this before big hunts though so maybe this is just par for the course. The good thing is that when game time comes my focus has always been on having a great time hunting which correlates with great shooting.
In the mean time I'm focusing on shooting shorter ranges and managing my form. This week the problem seems to be with my release. Last week it was using my shoulders vise inner back to hold the bow at full draw, the week before bow arm control, and so on......
Pray for me.......:smiley_bril:
I have developed a bad case of anticipating the shot and jerking like I'm startled when I shoot. The result is a wide and dispersed pattern that has no consistently. By the end of my shooting session I've usually talked myself through it by going over a check list in my head: draw, focus, exhale, focus, smooth release, hold bow arm steady, follow though......
Another factor that affects it, at least for me, is a scatter brain. I'm AADD so my mind often races with thoughts of anything from work, chores, finances, future retirement, money, stressors, second career and even the kitchen sink. On good days when I'm relaxed I'm doing pretty darn good, but days when I'm stressed it's a chore to clear my head and focus on having a good time.
I always get like this before big hunts though so maybe this is just par for the course. The good thing is that when game time comes my focus has always been on having a great time hunting which correlates with great shooting.
In the mean time I'm focusing on shooting shorter ranges and managing my form. This week the problem seems to be with my release. Last week it was using my shoulders vise inner back to hold the bow at full draw, the week before bow arm control, and so on......
Pray for me.......:smiley_bril: