Just wondering if it is important to you to end a round of shooting on a positive note?
3 days ago, I had one of my best rounds of practice I've ever had. I felt like a million bucks with regards to my shooting ability.
Just wondering if that is important to you.
Ken
Yep, I always try to end on a good shot or series of shots. Positive reinforcement is never a bad thing.
I just try to end with the same number of arrows I started with.... :D
Yes Sir, I always try to end on a positive shot, confidence is one of your greatest allies in the sport.
I never end a session with a bad arrow.
Always end on a high note,always. :archer2:
I always end my practice sessions with a "go-home-group". Sometimes I have to really concentrate to get 3 or 4 very clean shots that are in a tight group after I have been shooting for a while. I just can not stand to quit on a bad shot!
Bisch
Finished an "ok" practice session yesterday. My last shot was a 50 yard long shot just for kicks. I nailed the 10 ring on my practice deer. I am still grinning about that one! If I quit on a bad shot it nags me until I redeem myself.
Since I only shoot one arrow at a time, if I shoot too long and start getting tired, my arrow starts to "wander off" and that's when I quit. I don't wait for a good shot to quit.
Yes!
Yes, when I can I like to end on a positive shot. Sometimes when I drill a particularly good one, I'll stop right there. Other times, when I'm really off, I'll just quit and bag it for the day. I'm pretty forgetfull, so I usually don't have too many lasting effects either way. I forget lots of other things too. :rolleyes:
I've heard that this is actually counter-productive but I have always tried to finish a shooting session with a "minimum score". I know that I am capable enough, so I always push myself to "finish". But as I said previously, I have heard that this is not the preferred way to do things from shooting experts. Why? I really don't know, but it is the way I have always done things...
I do not practice. I just go play with my bow that way its always fun.
Yep,always quit with a shot Ilike
Same here, I won't stop on anything but a good one
I always end up on a good shot. I think it is most important if the overall day of shooting has been bad. It is a reminder that it will get better next time out.
If I waited to end on a good note I might still be out there!
Absolutely, particularly if it was a long and/or dificult shot. Read about this aspect of practice from some well known authority ( but can't rember exactly who, so won't drop any names) and have used it for quite some time. I'm sure it's just a mental thing, but I need all the help I can get! :archer:
It is good to end with any athletic activity a positive mental and physical imprint in your mind.
I like to each session with a great shot.
If you shoot a group, pull your best arrow last and take a mental snapshot of it.
The practice in baseball of ending each player's batting practice time with a line drive is an example of this idea.
My 2 cents worth.
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