Ok...here's a question that 's been asked a proverbial million times on here, but for some of the newbies on here I'm gonna' run it through again........."how much do you practice...???'. I got thinking about it when answering on another thread on here regarding string longevity and hearing how much some of you guys practice...! As for MYSELF...a typical week is shooting 4-5 days during the week...typically 75 arrows"ish" per session"...(sometimes a hundred??). And occasional shooting on the weekends at shoots....that's a fair amount of shooting. That's over 15,000 shots a year and I'm still seeking to improve...aren't we all. How bout' you guys..how much are YOU practicing and what tips do you want to share??...I'm sure I'm middle of the pack with some of you guys....what say ye...????....thx....Jackdaw
When I have time, I will shoot a half dozen arrows several times a day. I have a hard time concentrating for many shots at one session.
All I can
On average, once a day.
Every day, sometimes twice a day.
I have able lately to shoot am and pm sessions, 50 to 60 in a session, practice more on form than hitting the target.
most days, sometimes 2-3 times a day of it's a weekend.
I'll fling a few arrows everyday. Usually several times a day, esp when no one is home. Id probably say around 100 shots a day. I also shoot multiple bows during the day as well. I work weekends, so I don't do 3D shoots.
Average three times a week through the year, my work days are twelve hours so no shooting on those days and I work three days one week and four days the next so I shoot on almost every off day. So with inclimate weather, I bet I average three days a week.
I'm retired and able to shoot in my backyard. Thus whenever the urge strikes me I step out and shoot 6 - 10 arrows at least twice a day.
2-3 arrows a day. Otherwise my for form goes out the window.
I shoot daily, 50-75 arrows.
I don't "practice" in say a conventional way a lot. Most days I try to shoot some arrows. There are days like today not a single shot is fired. Tomorow ill shoot a couple after I get some stuff squared away.
On a weekend where I'm here my bow and a few arrows sit outside in the backyard all day and I fling some here and there.
I play around a lot really. Doing trick shots, or shooting sticks I have poked into the yard.
Every session I shoot I do shoot a BH about three times from 10-35 yds just for confidence. When I hit my three kill shots I go back to playing around. Archery is my fun time and relaxation so I don't take it too seriously. I know I'm deadly out to 35 yds, so then I try not to get too consumed.
Early on when I was changing my form and arrows and everything else for that matter it was a different story.
6 arrows in a month thats it
I go through streaks. I'll shoot 100 arrows a day for a month or two then back off to shooting a couple of times a week.
It depends on life getting in the way and how much stress is in my life. I use shooting to reduce stress
Normally I'll shoot 8 or 10 arrows three times a week, more to kinda stay in shape pulling the bow.
I may do some blind bale shooting every other week to maintain form.
I shoot everyday, short sessions maybe 2 or 3 times a day if the weather allows. Many times I just take one arrow and work thru every shot. I have battled target panic for 10 or 12 years and I have beat it back by doing this.....it still raises it's ugly head now and then. I also dropped bow poundage and this helped my form a lot! I do love to shoot.....really love stump'n!
Practice?.....None!
But I do shoot quite a bit.
The word practice sounds too much like work to me and I'm lazy...lol
God bless,Mudd
Any day I have a bow that functions and I'm not laid up sick. So far that's surprisingly little practice. Can't wait for my bow to get finished, but I have learned patience from all the hospital stays. Hopefully it'll be a lot more when it gets here.
Right now I have about a half dozen bows sitting in my back porch ready to go at a moments notice...I will go out in my back yard and shoot some several times a day...I very seldom shoot more than a dozen shots at a time unless I am shooting 3D or Technhunt...then I will shoot as much as I can...I believe that one is not overbowed with any bow they can still shoot well after 40 shots...one of my current projects is to work up to doing that at 70 pounds...I love the way my Dryad longbow just thumps a 675 grain 2317
DDave
One thing I like to do is go shooting "gophers" which is our slang term for Richardsons ground squirrels in this neck of the woods...going shooting with my outfitter buddy later this week if the weather cooperates...great small live target to make you focus on hitting a small spot...and tons of shots on a good day
DDave
I shoot almost every day. If I take a day off, it is usually Monday cause that is the day that the local archery shop is closed.
Bisch
If you want to improve I suggest you sign up for a shooting clinic or take lessons from a pro.
Just shooting more arrows will not always make you better. In a lot of cases in just ingrains poor shooting form. Most of us do not want to admit that maybe we do not really know what good form is. I shot for about 50 years before I decided to take lessons. The $225 I spent was by fair the best money I ever spent on archery.
I normally shoot 3-4 times a week on my days off from April through September.
Before each hunt I warm up in my shop by shooting 5 arrows. When hunting, we shoot a few judos on our way out, then practice again before we hit the woods for the afternoon hunt.
It's important to continue shooting during hunting season. It's a common mistake among most bowhunters not to practice enough because all their thoughts are on hunting. You have to remain sharp throughout the season.
Not enough, but generally 35-40 shots a day.
right now I havent shot at all in 2 months. I am on a siesta. I find that taking a break is a good thing. usualy I will find upon returning I am shooting good, sometimes better than when I stopped. I am fletching up my arrows for this coming season and will resume my "normal" practice in the next few weeks. That would be 3 times a week, up to 60 or so shots a round, sitting, kneeling, standing, leaning, twisting, etc... and dont forget to practice with the ghillie on!
L.R.
I try to shoot every evening on weekdays, a few times a day on weekends. As for duration I shoot until I start getting sloppy, then stop for a while. Frustration makes things worse IMO. Once your mental focus is gone, it's all over for that session! :(
I'm fortunate that my archery club is a short distance from work. I rarely leave the house without a bow and quiver. I shoot for 30-45 minutes over my lunch break. On my days off I'll spend a couple hours stumping around the course.
My routine is in the morning I shoot a single arrow with BH from hunting positions (sitting on stool, tree stand, kneeling, etc...) that's it, one arrow - I make it count or I live with a miss. Afternoon I shoot for form and various positions (10-30 yards) for about 30-60 minutes. Weekends might find me out stump shooting which is my favorite.
I shoot everyday. sometimes only one or two arrows and others 50-60.
Everyday I shoot at least 2 dozen or so!
I love to shoot. I shoot a lot.
I shoot with a purpose as I work on some aspect of form or getting to "know" different distances. I don't call it practice though. I reckon I ran so many miles of practice in school the term is associated with work and pain. I leave both of these out of archery.
3-4 times a week, 25-50 shots per session.
Probably more than I should, everyday, sometimes twice a day, sometimes 3 times a week. Sometimes me and my boys will spend most of the day shooting. It's become a way of life for us.
I shoot when I feel like it, and that's a lot.
Just enough to keep my confidence up but not enough to pick up bad habits. Still haven't found the perfect amount.
A hundred arrows in one "session" would be too many for me. Sounds like you could go up on bow weight.
Probably shoot about 100 a week, but varies a lot.
I try to shoot every day for maybe an hour or so. Sometimes more if I am shooting really good & less if im not shooting good.
I try to shoot 15-25 minutes before work in the mornings. I like to bring two bows when i shoot in my backyard. A light and heavy bow. I warm up with my 50ish for about 5, then goto my 70# for 5-10, then finish with my 50ish to check form, always finishing with my lighter weight bow for form. After work, its which ever i pull off the rack, form shots for 5, then messing around via sticks,bugs,dandelions,kids balls,crab apples. Keeps it interesting, and that to me is fun :-)
Every day 5- 50 arrows a day, for me it's all about the muscle memory making that shot be second nature that's why I shoot everyday and make sure I use good form on every shot, some days are better than others but for the most part I'm usually right where I want to be, another thing.... Shooting my bow provides a release from the world for a moments when it's just me, the bow, the arrow, and my instincts
I try to shoot 5-10 perfect arrows every day from 18-20 yards. And then about 50-100 on each day of the weekend either at the range or in the yard. So on average 200 per week.
5-7 days a week, 20-30 arrows a day. I shoot until I'm too tired to get a good draw.
learning the mental game with a cllicker - always do approx 10-20 shots per day. If kids and wife are away i will do many more. I will add that i am learning to STOP when i am not sticking to my routine and come back later. Forcing myself to only shoot good shots. getting better.....
I do not practice. I go hunting or go out side and play with my bows. Practice is work and I do that at work. My bows are for fun and relaxation.
About 4 days a week. I can't shoot behind my house, I have to drive out to the club (5 miles)but I enjoy traditional archery enough that I don't mind.
I shoot two sessions a day weather permitting. This morning I shot about 50 times and held to the count of 10 before releasing on each shot. It's not easy for me to do that and have to really gut it out.
Been releasing before I have a good sight picture as of late so wanted to try and get control again. Will see this afternoon if it helped.
Good stuff guys....I like Cherokee's thread about a lesson or two. Took them years ago....I am very aware of form when I shoot...I also practice 10 to 50 yards....I prefer hunting shots at 20 yards and under.....thx for all the imput...I sure alot of newer shooters do as well....jackdaw
For me, less is more. I shoot only 1 arrow at a time at each target, about a doz. shots each session. Find that I can focus well doing that. Would rather shoot those 12 shots perfectly than 100 where I can't keep mentally focused.
Practice or just Shooting......I have modified my time with the bow to be mostly shooting for fun after the season and then work on form leading up to the season. So when I'm just having fun I don't shoot as much, when I'm working to perfect my form, I work hard at it.
We're a lucky bunch are we not. It is obvious from all the above responses trad shooters love to shoot and shoot a lot. Now don't you feel sorry for those crossbow guys? How many bolts you figure they send down range on a daily basis?
I shoot almost daily. Sometimes 15-20 shots. Sometimes over a 100. It depends on the day. I am obsessed with obtaining perfect form in order to consistently hit where I am aiming. Apparently, this is a never ending endeavor. Hoping to meet up with Rod Jenkins someday, as I agree a little coaching can be good.
I shoot most every day, not so much for serious practice but simply because I love the feel of the taught string and the flight of the shaft.
Come closer to season I get way more serious about practice.