FOCUS..and the ADD Archer

[dirtguy]

I've been know to be a bit slow on the uptake in addition to being genuinely ADD.   This might not be a revelation for most of you, but it is a big deal for me.  I have, after about four years, just gotten to the point where I know that the arrow is going exactly where I look.  No matter how you do it that takes a lot of practice, but for me it had to happen in a certain way.  


I just can't focus for very long on the same target, or for a lot of arrows.  I need to shoot in groups of 3 or 4 arrows, 4 to 5 groups and then STOP.   The do the same again later in the day, at least 3 times a day. On weekends, 5-6 times.  

Quality over quantity.

[KodiakMag]

Actually thats about how I practice. You also don't want to get in a rhythm. Hunting is about placing one arrow where it needs to go. And practicing like you say stops bad habits from forming.

[Izzy]

Sounds like effective practice. Keep at it.

[BobCo 1965]

Interesting topic.

I'm not trying to be wise, but I am not sure if you are looking for a conversation from others or just wanted to point out some of your experiences.

FWIW, I currently have a student with ADD (not ADHD). He works very hard at archery and is coming along slowly but steadily. Steadily increasing is much more important than the time to takes to get there. People who progress very fast often hit peaks that they cannot break out of which can be extremely frustrating.

If you are looking for help in advancement then ask away (maybe on the shooting forum). If you are fine with your shooting then I am truly glad and congratulate you. For what I have heard and have experienced, what you have learned, which may have been a struggle, will stay with you much longer then the ordinary person mainly because you have had to work much harder and for longer periods for your achievements.

Bob