Guest adamc Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hey guys!! I was just wondering how long you hold after getting to full draw before you release?? I've been told i shoot way to fast but i hold 10 - 20 seconds depending on how far i'm shooting. How long do you hold?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimT Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: holding time?? I actually practice both snap shooting and holding for upwards of a minute. You never know what shot might present itself in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: holding time?? While shooting 3D I hold for 15-20 seconds. If you're holding that long then nobody can accuse you of shooting too fast, in fact most would want to know why you're so slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockefeller66 Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Re: holding time?? When I practice I work on quick shots and sometimes I'll hold it for about 3 minutes, just to do my best at simulating the real thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? It depends sometines I hold it for a few seconds and sometimes I hold it for a minute or more. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyt_hunter Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? mostly less than 30 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I hold usually for 15-20 secs not matter what. I am going to try a mental technique this spring and summer where I count in my head and then release. I think that should take out some of my target panic if I don't think about anything but the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAbowhunter86 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I have practice by holding it for as long as I can, but most of the time I draw back and if I feel like I am aiming in the right spot then I release. It may take 5 sec or it may take up to 1 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdvantageTimberLou Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? depends on the situation but you do want to make sure you can hold the bow back for long periods of time in case a deer is behind a tree and not giving you the shot. Also try practicing at half draw in case a deer looks up at you, you should be able to hold that pose as well. Work on scenarios that Mr. Buck could throw your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whttlbucksteve Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I probably shot to fast then.I pull back see my target and shot.This works good for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidd Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? i figure as long as i need too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkhntnfool Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I hold until I am ready to shoot. lol Depending on the shot anywhere from 15 sec. to over 2 min. if I have too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutter Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I draw at the first good opportunity and hold until the shot is available, 2 sec.or 2 min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Shooter Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? I tell you what, if your holding for more than 10 seconds. Your holding way to long. I couldn't imagine trying to hold for 2 minutes and more so, 3 minutes. Maybe you guys are holding back with 80% let-off, but that is still a chore in it's self. I don't guess anyone of you have shot a 3-D Pop-up course. I thought I held to long to even attempt trying one of these shoots, it's shooting 5 arrows in 1 minute on the first round and the next round is cut by 10 seconds. After shooting this tournament, I actually had plenty of time left between arrows. I've been shooting for close to 20 years and have all my archery muscle's in tune. I can accurately say I only hold for about 5-7 seconds and have never had to hold over a minute while hunting. If I had to, I let down and relax my arm so I can make a clean accurate shot. Not trying to shoot with a rubber arm. I'm not doubting anyone holding this long, but I would have to see it happen, and make an accurate shot as well, after holding beyond a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Re: holding time?? [ QUOTE ] I hold usually for 15-20 secs not matter what. I am going to try a mental technique this spring and summer where I count in my head and then release. I think that should take out some of my target panic if I don't think about anything but the technique. [/ QUOTE ] I'm just guessing here, but I think that wll give you more target panic. ............. When I'm at the range shooting, I may hold for 3 to 5 seconds, a bit longer as a get tired. When I'm hunting I hold until I have the shot, or my arm gives out and I have to let down (whichever comes first ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Re: holding time?? I think most of y'all are holding a lot less time then you think you are........it just seeme that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Re: holding time?? As long or as short as i need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Re: holding time?? I hold until the pin floats over the bullseye,, which I don't think is more than 5-7 secs... but I do however make it a point between rounds to hold my bow back for as long as I can just for muscle conditioning purposes.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dawg93 Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Re: holding time?? Whatever it takes....I play the mental game based on my shooting lanes while sitting and nothing is around. When to draw is critical though. I have to agree w/ VTBowhunter. It does seem longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllinoisArcher Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Re: holding time?? I think i hold 10 if that not sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 Re: holding time?? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] I hold usually for 15-20 secs not matter what. I am going to try a mental technique this spring and summer where I count in my head and then release. I think that should take out some of my target panic if I don't think about anything but the technique. [/ QUOTE ] I'm just guessing here, but I think that wll give you more target panic. ............. When I'm at the range shooting, I may hold for 3 to 5 seconds, a bit longer as a get tired. When I'm hunting I hold until I have the shot, or my arm gives out and I have to let down (whichever comes first ) [/ QUOTE ] I know it sounds kinda weird and I don't know what effects it will have on my shooting. I think that if I am thinking more about the counting process, than everything else, it will become a subconscious process. I am trying to take out the, "Oh my God!!! That's a deer!!!" thought in my head. If I can figure out a way of counting to like a certain number when I first start the drawing process and then ending the count when I release, I may avoid the mental block I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atthewall Posted February 4, 2006 Report Share Posted February 4, 2006 Re: holding time?? During target sessions or 3D, I generally follow a pre-shot routine. Draw and aim over and drop my sight picture down and settle. I will hold till my sight picture long enough to finally get my peep circling the intended target in very tight circles and pull through my shot. I shoot a backtension thumb release (Chocolate Addiction 4 finger) and I draw with my thumb riding free till I settle the pin in it's very very tight circle. I aim the same way between shots and do not deviate from that. Hunting, I will hold only as long as I need to. Time seems to stand still, in the zone, and the minute I have the shot angle I need, I execute. I shoot a lot of recurve and bowfishing as well. I tend to shoot way fast after a few days of instinctive shooting and have to remind myself of my pre-shot routine with the compound to slow things down to a routine style pace. As long as you are happy with your groups and shot consistency, I don't think there is any secret formula. The pre-shot routine develops shot consistency for me when I shoot targets or foam with a compound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 5, 2006 Report Share Posted February 5, 2006 Re: holding time?? holding time depends on the shooter. what works for some wont work for others. for me my amount of holding time varys depending on what im doing. if im hunting , then i make the shot happen by slowly sqeezing the trigger while on target. i also practice jumping on the trigger in case a deer presents a shot and i need it to happen right now. for my competition shooting i am working on allowing the pin to float and letting the shot happen with total concentration on the target i want to hit. shot execution is around 10 seconds to 12 seconds with back tension. if you have probs with target panic. you should post a topic in the Competitive Archery forums and we will give you tips on how to help you . over holding is over aiming . if you over aim it means you are either trying to hard to put the pin exactly right on where you want to shoot . doing this will lead to a break down of shooting form and a poor shot. now for aiming practice holding until you cant any more is great practice . but i dont recomend shooting an arrow after trying to hold for say 2 mins. you might get wild shots. Shoot Strong Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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