ultratec1 Posted May 26, 2008 Report Share Posted May 26, 2008 O.k. Guys and gals I thought that maybe we could make a post about the mental part of archery. What do some of you guys do mentally to prepare for a shoot? Whether it be indoor, 3-D, Field or Target. What is does your shot process consist of? Figured we could see what works others that might work for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I honestly think this is my weak link. There are several books and videos I have been looking at getting to work on my mental game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I am guessing it's simply cause I'm not the big into 3-D archery...but anytime I have been to a shoot I don't get nervous. I'm just as calm as can be. I bet I'd change my mind if I got serious about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Most of the books I am talking about pertain to making you a better player at everything by giving you more confidence in say your case since you play golf to not have a doubt in your mind when you go for the pin on that par 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 Now golf is a different story! lol I freak out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted May 27, 2008 Report Share Posted May 27, 2008 I general try to go through the steps in my head...Regardless if its golf or shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ****** Posted May 28, 2008 Report Share Posted May 28, 2008 I've shot Canadian nationals 4 times and at the world championships. Mental prep is huge and if you ask any winning archer they have multi day processes that the go through to get ready for a shoot. I start morning of. I get up, exercise and then get to the venue early. I stretch, warm up, and shoot some practice arrows. Mentally I keep a regimented shooting cycle. Indoor events give you 2 minutes to shoot 3 arrows (except in the vegas international, 3 minutes). My shooting cycle is timed through my breathing and my actions while shooting. I take between 1min 38 and 1min 47 to shoot 3 arrows. When trying to focus there are too schools of thought. 1: focus 100% on the shot, block out everything else, nothing else exist. 2: focus on something else. Use muscle memory and be confident that you know how to shoot a 10x and lock your mind on something else. I sing in my head. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreheads Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 The mental part of archery is what separates the top shooters from the rest of the field. I have read several books and listened to audio from several of the top mental coaches, and the one that has helped me the most is Lanny Bassham. He teaches you to practice a routine enough that it all becomes a sub-concious action so you don't have to think about it. Then, when you do think, make sure you don't think of anything negative. You can literally train your mind to win. I have let myself get away from the mental game somewhat, and it shows. I have my Mental Management Journal at my feet right now as we drive through Ohio, so I plan on being more successful in the near future. Jesse always had me put my "ducks in a row" as I shot each target...another area with which I've not been as stringent as in the past. It would start with stepping to the stake and end with the follow-through. Seems this post has helped me already...I realize I've got to work on some things before Metropolis! Best of luck to you all! Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Great to see you aboard Ginger......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreheads Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 Thank...good to be here! We just got a wireless card for the computer and we can have internet while we're rolling in the Muzzy Bus. I have a palm phone with internet, but I'm getting too old to see the screen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted June 21, 2008 Report Share Posted June 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum boards Ginger. it will be nice to get insight from a couple of the top shooters in the country. i look forward to your posts. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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