Target panic update

[tamure]

You might have seen my woe-is-me target panic lament from a few weeks ago. Back in June I went to a 3D shoot in the most beautiful part of the state, but it was an utter train wreck because of target panic.

Since then I've been seriously working on getting rid of my TP using the method in Jay Kidwell's book Traditional Archery Insights.

Yesterday I went to my first 3D shoot since the wreck. I'm certainly not back to 100%, but wowzers! what an improvement over the last shoot! I could still feel the TP, but for the most part, I managed to overcome it, and actually posted a score that wasn't completely shameful.

Got my 3D deer out this morning and actually had a nice practice session, with a lot of drills, but some very nice shots too.

Now I know that it IS possible to overcome TP. But it is not quick and it is not easy. Nevertheless, the feeling of relief is indescribably sweet. Yesterday was the first time in about a year that I really enjoyed having a bow in my hand.    

[waiting4fall]

Congrats, that honestly great to hear that you have the joy back in your archery.

[Cecil]

Glad to here you are doing good.I am having some of those wrecks my self.

[shortstroke 91]

Went through the same thing about a year ago. Can't thank Jay or recommend his book enough. I talked to him on the phone for about an hour and he never mentioned selling his book, prety much gave me all the drills on the phone. I still bought the book and still use my PVC bow for drills now and then.

[Capt]

Jay is great!!  His drills helped me and I use them at every practice session.  I start out with them, if I have any trouble during the practice do the drills again and then end my practice with more of Jay's drills.  He also PM'd me several times to help me one on one.  Another great guy in our sport.  I still get some anxiety at shoots but during my warm up I run through all the drills and that seems to "center" my shooting.  I also have taken to pausing 3 seconds at anchor to make sure my alignement is good.