Practice tips for better performance

[BT]

Since I brought it up in a hunting thread....lets shoot this around the table and see what we all have to offer each other

Shooting form is alot more open to discussion as opposed to tuning and many people have many different styles which work for them.
I have taken from many people over the years and can always learn a new trick....or at least , I am willing to try new things

So out with it....lets hear the tips and tricks that help you the most

[lockmaster]

You only have one chance to make that first shot on your trophy! Any time I go out to practice, I keep that in mind and make that first shot at my target with deliberate concentration and best form I can muster .....and then follow it with more of the same. In other words, practice every shot like you're making it at a trophy. Get in the habit of doing that every time and when the "time of reconing" arrives, you'll be ready. I see so many guys & gals I shoot with get in a hurry to just "sling arrows"...then they get on stand and that habit "kicks in" and causes a "hurried" shot! Practice form and accuracy on EVERY shot you make, and you will carry that "habit" to your stand!

[BT]

That is a very good point Lockmaster
You are correct...what you practice daily will follow you daily

[Greg Krause]

lockmaster said:

You only have one chance to make that first shot on your trophy! Any time I go out to practice, I keep that in mind and make that first shot at my target with deliberate concentration and best form I can muster .....and then follow it with more of the same. In other words, practice every shot like you're making it at a trophy. Get in the habit of doing that every time and when the "time of reconing" arrives, you'll be ready. I see so many guys & gals I shoot with get in a hurry to just "sling arrows"...then they get on stand and that habit "kicks in" and causes a "hurried" shot! Practice form and accuracy on EVERY shot you make, and you will carry that "habit" to your stand!

That is how I shoot. Shoot like it matters. I like to practice with my gear on and in hunting positions and situations. shooting in a flat field in a T-shirt is fine, but in the woods wearing a hunting jacket is better.

[red]

lockmaster said:

You only have one chance to make that first shot on your trophy! Any time I go out to practice, I keep that in mind and make that first shot at my target with deliberate concentration and best form I can muster .....and then follow it with more of the same. In other words, practice every shot like you're making it at a trophy. Get in the habit of doing that every time and when the "time of reconing" arrives, you'll be ready. I see so many guys & gals I shoot with get in a hurry to just "sling arrows"...then they get on stand and that habit "kicks in" and causes a "hurried" shot! Practice form and accuracy on EVERY shot you make, and you will carry that "habit" to your stand!

I've always tried to do the same...I'd rather shoot less arrows with good form and good concentration than sling lots and reinforce bad habits.

[jamaltwy]

i try to practice with another person this way someone can check you to see if your peeking , not following trough, not standing correctly which makes you adj.if you practice alone you tend to make excuses or overlook things you know you must do..... also don't overshoot bad habits make more bad habits!!

[red]

I also switch from block targets to 3-D targets (i.e., deer or turkey) once the season gets close.

[BT]

red said:

I also switch from block targets to 3-D targets (i.e., deer or turkey) once the season gets close.

This brings up a point I would like to make

Although I endorse their use.....
Shooting 3-D in competition does indeed add bad habits to others as well as myself....I have seen it.

Why?.....because courses are not set up properly all of the time (dare I say....ever?) as well as the fact that the target area on those foam targets are rarely correct
One of the biggest complaints that always seems to comes up is the location of the score ring.

I like 3-D during the summer to have fun and stay in shape but I stay away from clubs the month before season and instead shoot my own course for kills....not for score.

[red]

admin said:

red said:

I also switch from block targets to 3-D targets (i.e., deer or turkey) once the season gets close.

This brings up a point I would like to make

Although I endorse their use.....
Shooting 3-D in competition does indeed add bad habits to others as well as myself....I have seen it.

Why?.....because courses are not set up properly all of the time (dare I say....ever?) as well as the fact that the target area on those foam targets are rarely correct
One of the biggest complaints that always seems to comes up is the location of the score ring.

I like 3-D during the summer to have fun and stay in shape but I stay away from clubs the month before season and instead shoot my own course for kills....not for score.

I'd agree with your concerns. I shoot 3-D targets (in my backyard)....I don't shoot 3-D courses.

[BT]

Yeah....thats a pet peeve with alot of people.
In order to score well you are many times forced to take shoots you would never take ....both on the animal and as the animal stands.
It's great for learning to judge distance and calculate shot angles but....
not to polish up for the real deal in many cases.
JMO