Need a tip or cue to focus on the target and not the pin

[7raptor]

Right Handed, Right eye dominant, shooting a single pin fast eddie. I'm very accurate, i break nocks at 60 and pie plate out to the end of my sight tape...but I have a habit of blurring out my target once I set my pin at full draw, hence my technique is solid but my eyes and brain are playing tricks on me. I find I rely on technique, and not on a great target visual.

I shoot with both eyes open and a slight squint...looking for anyone who has a cue or tip or technique that works to get my eyes to focus on the target instead of the pin...and by cue i mean is there something that you do as part of your shot process that has solved this issue for you? (and I dont mean "tell yourself to focus on the target and not the pin!')

Thanks for any insight!

 

[H80Hunter]

I’m not sure if this applies but for me I struggled with this when I didn’t shoot with both eyes open.

 

[Zac]

Joel Turner has exactly what you need for this.

 

[dkime]

Right Handed, Right eye dominant, shooting a single pin fast eddie. I'm very accurate, i break nocks at 60 and pie plate out to the end of my sight tape...but I have a habit of blurring out my target once I set my pin at full draw, hence my technique is solid but my eyes and brain are playing tricks on me. I find I rely on technique, and not on a great target visual.

I shoot with both eyes open and a slight squint...looking for anyone who has a cue or tip or technique that works to get my eyes to focus on the target instead of the pin...and by cue i mean is there something that you do as part of your shot process that has solved this issue for you? (and I dont mean "tell yourself to focus on the target and not the pin!')

Thanks for any insight!

If I fuzz out it’s because my shot timing is off and I had a poor setup. Shoot the bow like you’re angry at the target, get the pin where it needs to be and then get it gone.


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[Samdemarais]

So why are you squinting, to make the pin more clear? Maybe try not squinting when you are first acquiring the target. I just draw, anchor, acquire the target, check housing alignment and bubble on the bottom and then focus on the target and let the pin just blurt out a little and float while I execute my shot. If I squint my right eye( non dominant) then it makes me focus more on the pin.

 

[5MilesBack]

Shoot the bow like you’re angry at the target, get the pin where it needs to be and then get it gone.

Yep. I'm staring down where I want to hit on the target even before I draw. I shoot one eye open, and as soon as the right pin is on that spot, the arrow is gone.

 

[Samdemarais]

I think a lot of people shoot that way, as soon as the pin hits the center they punch they trigger but that’s pretty much describing target panic. I don’t think shooting with both eyes open or not really matters as long as it’s the same every time. Trouble with squinting is that you may squint a little more or a little less some times and that could change your sight picture and impact down range. Probably no perfect answer for this. I know Dudley talks about wearing a blinder on his hat for like 2-3 years to train his eyes.

 

[Fatcamp]

LOL. Until today I had shot with my off eye closed. Never even considered doing it otherwise even though I'm a decent wingshot and better than average pistol shooter both eyes open. It is different and going to take some getting used to, but I can tell it's a better mousetrap for sure.

Learned about pin float last winter which was huge. I expect this will end up being a benefit as well. Thanks for the thread.

 

[dkime]

I think a lot of people shoot that way, as soon as the pin hits the center they punch they trigger but that’s pretty much describing target panic. I don’t think shooting with both eyes open or not really matters as long as it’s the same every time. Trouble with squinting is that you may squint a little more or a little less some times and that could change your sight picture and impact down range. Probably no perfect answer for this. I know Dudley talks about wearing a blinder on his hat for like 2-3 years to train his eyes.

[mention]5MilesBack [/mention] and I are not talking about “punching” the trigger when the pin hits the target. The method of shooting were poorly describing is a million layers beyond that. I shoot a hinge and what were describing is an active shot process where the shot breaks when it needs to without conscious control; frankly it’s probably way too much for a bowhunting forum. Put the pin where it needs to be and the bow will shoot where it’s suppose to shoot.


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[Samdemarais]

[mention]5MilesBack [/mention] and I are not talking about “punching” the trigger when the pin hits the target. The method of shooting were poorly describing is a million layers beyond that. I shoot a hinge and what were describing is an active shot process where the shot breaks when it needs to without conscious control; frankly it’s probably way too much for a bowhunting forum. Put the pin where it needs to be and the bow will shoot where it’s suppose to shoot.


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Haha ya I hear ya. Most everything I read from you two is usually on par with what I’m thinking so I just was kinda like what do they mean by that. Not sure why I even brought it up.

 

[dkime]

Haha ya I hear ya. Most everything I read from you two is usually on par with what I’m thinking so I just was kinda like what do they mean by that. Not sure why I even brought it up.

Dude if you’re on par with the two of us then you’re in bad company lol just kidding!


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[406unltd]

If you’re busting nocks at 60 I’m not sure you should be taking advise from me or other people as you seem to have it figured out.

 

[7raptor]

So why are you squinting, to make the pin more clear? Maybe try not squinting when you are first acquiring the target. I just draw, anchor, acquire the target, check housing alignment and bubble on the bottom and then focus on the target and let the pin just blurt out a little and float while I execute my shot. If I squint my right eye( non dominant) then it makes me focus more on the pin.

Stopped squinting. Helps a ton! I'm definitely not as good at keeping a clear target picture in low light...I guess thats the next step to figure out.

 

[Samdemarais]

Stopped squinting. Helps a ton! I'm definitely not as good at keeping a clear target picture in low light...I guess thats the next step to figure out.

Nice. Glad that worked. Hopefully you still shoot as well haha