traditional target panic
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tpoof -
TP existed well before compounds. One problem is that it can have a lot of symptons, some that don't even fit the classic definaition. The common thread is that either you're not, or think you're not in control of the shot.
First thing to do is to determine if the problem is between your ears or between your shoulder blades, or some other body part that can't handle the shot or bow. It's not as easy a distinction as it sounds.
If you're sure it's between your ears, meaning you've removed any physical causes like being over bowed, uncomfortable tab/glove etc, then you have to regain control of the shot.
Best way of doing that is with NO FIRE drills. Set up for the shot as usual, but commit to a 3, 5 or 10 count and then let down. While at anchor, focus on the spot you want to hit while maintaining the pull with your back. Repeat it a number of times ontil it sems easy. Then after the count and the focusing, release.
There are other variatons on the NO FIRE drill, but the principle is the same. If you have a shooting partner, repeat the exercise, but your partner (after a few seconds) says either fire or down. You never know which - nasty, no?
Viper1 out.
TP existed well before compounds. One problem is that it can have a lot of symptons, some that don't even fit the classic definaition. The common thread is that either you're not, or think you're not in control of the shot.
First thing to do is to determine if the problem is between your ears or between your shoulder blades, or some other body part that can't handle the shot or bow. It's not as easy a distinction as it sounds.
If you're sure it's between your ears, meaning you've removed any physical causes like being over bowed, uncomfortable tab/glove etc, then you have to regain control of the shot.
Best way of doing that is with NO FIRE drills. Set up for the shot as usual, but commit to a 3, 5 or 10 count and then let down. While at anchor, focus on the spot you want to hit while maintaining the pull with your back. Repeat it a number of times ontil it sems easy. Then after the count and the focusing, release.
There are other variatons on the NO FIRE drill, but the principle is the same. If you have a shooting partner, repeat the exercise, but your partner (after a few seconds) says either fire or down. You never know which - nasty, no?
Viper1 out.
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Viper is right on the money.
I just started shooting "traditional" this past winter and started to get TP and started to "string slap".
After reconditioning my mental focus, I began to retrain myself. Most important factor to me was to ANCHOR. I sat on the couch while watching hunting videos and show, pulling the bow back, anchoring, and holding for seconds, and then letting the string back down.
I noticed a huge difference in my 3d shooting!!! And hopefully, I'll have a deer this year!!
I just started shooting "traditional" this past winter and started to get TP and started to "string slap".
After reconditioning my mental focus, I began to retrain myself. Most important factor to me was to ANCHOR. I sat on the couch while watching hunting videos and show, pulling the bow back, anchoring, and holding for seconds, and then letting the string back down.
I noticed a huge difference in my 3d shooting!!! And hopefully, I'll have a deer this year!!
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Blank bale shooting combined with positive visualization helps me ALOT with TP!
Ray
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Target Panic in the "OLD" days was discussed as getting "IT". I know it is not simple, I have suffered from IT in the past too. But, I really do believe it is mostly a mental / anxiety affliction.
I think alot of it has to do with your confidence level too. I'm alot more confident with my compound because I've just shot them more. I have little things like sights that make the shot easier(if my yardage estimating is right). That's why, for the time being, I'm only shooting out to 20-22 yrds with the recurve, but frankly--I like them under 25 with the compound as well. I know I will gain more confidence with the recurve as I continue to shoot, but there's still a little anxiety right now.
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