First 5 arrows!

[griffin73]

Does anyone else have this? It seems when i go out and practice my first 5 arrows are my best group, I realize its because im fresh and not tired, but anyone have any suggestions on shooting more reps without tiring and losing form and making bad habits!

[Stump73]

try shooting one arrow then going and get it. I feel more relaxed and it lets you think about what you did right and wrong.

[Caughtandhobble]

How heavy is your bow? I dropped poundage and it seems that I can shoot all day without any issues.

Like shed mentioned, there's lots of folk that shoot one arrow at a time. Some of the best shots that I know practice that way.

[bawana bowman]

Don't drop poundage just because you start to tire. Best thing is to exercise your shooting muscles Try using the Howard Hill drawing strength exercises.
If you can't locate it through a search, PM me and I'll send you a link.
The exercise will not only greatly increase stamina but will also enable you to draw heavier weight bows and shoot them accurately.

[Shakes.602]

Most Days I agree with You, but it isnt an Everyday Occurance. For Me anyway.        Thats when You chuckle, and begin to pack up yer Toys sayin' "Well, Alrighty Then!"        

[Bldtrailer]

The first few arrows you are FRESH and your mind is in full focus, your form is at it's peak. Then you start to think, distract trier ect... and things fall apart.

 That's why some people suggest cold shot 1 or 2 arrows then put it down. later 2 more ect

[griffin73]

yea, its not poundage,  just thinking too much

[Archie]

Funny thing with me... when I get to shooting a lot of arrows, my groups open up as the minutes pass due to a loss of focus, not strength.

[T Lail]

you got to let your mind go limp.......I agree, it is not loss of strength, it is loss of focus.......

[JamesKerr]

I only shoot one arrow at a time just like a will when I am hunting. I find that if I try to shoot a group of arrows the first 2-3 will be fine but after that my concentration drifts, whereas if I just shoot one arrow I can focus better on each shot.

[Brazos]

A few, more like 10-12 years ago, igot to deer camp the Friday before opening day of archery season.  This deer lease was big and there were a number of people showing off their new fancy compounds, sights, arrows, etc at a 30 grad target.  This particular year I had decided to sell off my compound and buy a new HHA Wesley Special.  Unfortunately for me I had not had much time to practice/master a longbow before this day and quietly hung out in the background watching.  I noticed they all sucked.  After a couple beers watching (only
a couple) I decided to string my bow for one shot.  I flung my one arrow, the bow flew out of my hand and landed on the ground, the arrow pinwheeled the target at 30 yards.   Every one, 15-20 people just got quiet.  Then they started asking me how I was able to do that.  I promtly put the bow away.  Point of this story I find many times my first shots are my very best.  It's even better when you have a huge crowd shooting the lates and greatest compounds around you.

[ron w]

Stop shooting 5 arrows for a group. Shoot one, get it and move to another spot,shoot again and repeat.Keep changing the distance and position, Kneel, shoot from your knees, and Shoot from a tree stand if your going to use one!