Ultimate CHEAT Code to Target Panic 

😂😂😂😂 ahhh man MFJJ’s punch hesitated follow through had me rolling!

Important video here! Every controlled shot Dan and JJ took was followed by them blinking. Every forced shot their eyes stayed open. Really shows which ones were a surprise. Thx boys!!🙏

Great video. Joel has been a huge help for me. Thank you all.

Dan, absolutely the best intro you have ever created. And one of the best videos with Joel offering some of the most important aspects of taking CONTROL of the shot. Awesome. I wished all the trigger punchers, especially the trigger punching RU-vidrs, would be able to see this video. It just might change their whole life. 👍👍👀

The best introduction to a video. Keep up the great work.

Joel Turner changed my shot process and going on my third year of total control!! I did that drill early on of coming to full draw, pulled away from my face and WATCHED my hinge go to the click AND fire!! It was INTENSE but now it gives me a better understanding of what is happening with the hinge and now I can "SEE" the release moving in every single shot!!

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Great Vid. Thoughts vs Thinking can be applied to so much. Sooo good

Tension activated got me over the hump of holding and waiting to go off, but i still had to learn how mix in my thumb button and learn to let my fingers be dynamic and thumb static.. I don’t use my tension release at all anymore and have been free of this nightmare for years now, you guys got me over target panic and can’t thank you enough!!!

Good stuff. Keep it coming!

I really enjoy watching Joel turner. Want to take course but exchange is stupid right now. All I can say. Watching him help you two has helped me a lot !!!! Keep it up

Joel’s course changed my life too. I can’t endorse the course enough!

Preach brotha preach! Great video!

Pure gold. Thanks!

Yep im very honest with myself snd i have had issues with target panic on and off for years. I always had to go back steps of the process. This year i said goong back steps and getting over it again long enough to hunt and then get back to target panic isn't good enough. I am going all the way back to the beginning and working through it until i get to where i need to be

Loved this one. Thanks!!

Great video. Just did his class yesterday. The range that hosted videoed you and sent the videos. Awesome resource. Look forward to taking the class again after I can practice for a while.

Great vid guys!

This video is a bullseye in explaining how a flexed mind is just as important as a flexed bow arm. 🏹💥

Great video!

thanks, this is gonna help a lot!

After shooting with joel at cascadia bowmen last year... seeing him with the special kids helmet on a bike really sent it home

Great video. Most of the conversation seems to be around the end of the loop. I get it. I’m just not sure that after you leave the aiming room, where your eyes go to keep your pin where it needs to go.

You guys are the best 🤙

What broke me was switching to a back tension release. After a few months with it, even today, 30+ years later, I cannot pick any release. The back tension release broke me of that. Today, most of those same releases are called hinges. That’s because lost don’t or can’t use one properly. You don’t turn it in your hand. You squeeze you shoulder blades together until it fires. No matter a index trigger or thumb trigger, I cannot punch one today, all thanks to a 2 finger Stan back tension release. Scary in the beginning, but worth it in the end.

Oh my God. I wanna take a vacation down there. Love from Canada.

True talk...you must concentrate...

A very important aspect of getting/ having anxiety IMO is NOT BEING in bow shooting shape. For whatever reason if you can’t easily? draw the bow and hold against the back wall as needed ( with control) you will be fighting the entire process. This will instantly lead to punching and drive by shooting. You will become accustomed to very quickly punching because you can’t hold the draw and aim as needed. Sure, there are those physically able to draw heavy poundage but still hammer that trigger for all the reasons Joel explains. When learning how to overcome TP it may be necessary to reduce your DW so you CAN control the process. And you will need to have a release PROPERLY setup. So many have trigger releases that CAN NOT be adjusted short enough to set them up right. Those cheap barrel designs rarely will shorten enough. Get a trigger that is on an adjustable strap that can be set to hook your finger deeply over the trigger and you learn to pull thru the shot- not punch the trigger. Getting these two things done will help tremendously with anxiety BECAUSE YOU ARE IN CONTROL!

Agreed, best intro yet Dan. Hilarious. I do have a question though. I love the concept of a surprise release and clearly it works and you guys know what you’re talking about. My question is what about a hunting situation? Sometimes I need to know and “time” when the arrow is released. You may have a window to shoot through or a second or two to take the shot. Does this still apply?

This is a better description of a surprise release than really target panic. I agree a surprise release is a great tool in curing TP, but I don’t believe its an aversion to an explosion. Its an aversion to imperfection, and as alluded to, trying to aim and shoot at the same time.

I recommend people using a release like Scott's Longhorn Hex. Its been out for a while & is almost like a strange hybrid of a trigger/hinge release. Its very adjustable, gives you 3 finger contact and allows you to rest them on the lever minimizing the chance of punching. Once your fingers make contact just slowly squeeze. Its a great & overlooked release that helps the punching problem IMO.

Best intro on RU-vid in a long time!😂

I know for a fact I have issues with this. I tell myself I'm going to work on it but every time I go to practice I rarely remember. Probably need a coach lol

Great video, punching the trigger on my thumb release cost me a bull last season. Did not go thru any of my shot process, and I came home empty handed…. Sucks!

What about trigger style, nVM I just seen the end . Should of waited. I wanna come to school with you guys.

😂😂😂 great intro. Almost spit up my coffee

id like to see dan shooting target archery like an outdoor round at 50m, to compare 3d with target archery

Thanks for a great vid. Quality reps, not quantity 👍🏻

Don't get bored with the basics. Blank bail with your eyes closed a lot.

That video was about how to shoot your releases. Not anything about target panic. I want to know how to stop my pin from dropping under the target. I can hold like a rock 4 inches under the dot but as soon as i try to pick it up i get to shaking. Please do a video on how to aim better and not drop under the target.

Great video. Can anybody tell me why I have a have proper technique at long distance but punch the trigger at 20 yds???

very good

I know all about this just didn’t realize that it has a name. I have went through 4-5 bows through 30 years and due to target panic I have never stayed with bow hunting. Enjoy the hunt but I am constantly losing arrows at practice and have crippled more bucks than I have taken. It’s a sickness that I was hoping I would out grow.

Money ! 👊🏻

What was the wrist release Joel used at the end?

I notice how team members talk to the shooter during their shot - sort of distracting them. It's antithetical to concentration but there it is!

Great Information and content. I am struggling with an issue of when I aim, for some reason, I am rock steady 4-6" below the target. I feel like I am lifting up a cinder block to get my pins up that last 4" and cant hold it there so I end up smashing my thumb release on the way by. Is this target panic or something else like a misaligned peep or a form issue? Any replies would be appreciated.

Great info. No wonder Bodie wins everything on earth!

That movement they are talking about to think about pulling back is the same movement I’m concentrating on with my trigger finger weather it’s my index finger or thumb Get the pin wear it belongs and squeeze The squeeze is natural to me I’m past the point of training my brain for that I have to work on the pin moving around and the shot going where I want it You can tell the difference of when you jerked a shot or a deer jumped the string

Dam has to standing on phone books, or drank miracle grow. How did he get as tall as Joel. Normally he looks like he is looking up a tree when talking to MFJJ. 🤣 All love and fun great info, love this channel and podium archer.

Have to say i have Target panic. I have been working on this for years. I have gotten better over the years. But i have my off days where it is just stop shooting. I Deffinetly need some help with it. I have been wanting to do a elk shap training. But man you 3 are spendy when you get togeather.

Intro is pretty funny

@elkshape what index release was Joel using at the end of the video?? Ive always shot index and have been looking to explore some new ones.

I wished a cast such a tall shadow as Dan but I think I will always come up short

Detailed Summary Section 1 00:00:02 The speaker discusses the mental and physical aspects of archery, emphasizing the importance of mental concentration and control. They talk about the challenge of controlling the shot and how it can impact one's overall decision-making. They also address the issue of target panic and the need to consciously override the central nervous system. The speaker emphasizes the importance of mental reps in archery and the detrimental effects of punching the trigger. They also provide guidance on diagnosing and addressing target panic and anxiety in archery. ► Watch this video section Section 2 00:06:35 The speaker discusses the importance of proper trigger control in archery, emphasizing the need for a closed loop control system where the trigger pressure is applied slowly and the release is a surprise. They explain that shooting with an open loop control system, where the trigger pressure is too fast to stop or modify, can lead to poor shooting habits and ultimately hinder performance, especially in high-pressure situations like hunting. The speaker recommends videoing oneself to analyze the wrist movement during the release and emphasizes the importance of controlling one's thoughts and voice during the shooting process. They stress the need for proper strategy and instruction in order to improve shooting performance. ► Watch this video section Section 3 00:11:10 In this part of the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of concentrating on the perfect shot and getting practice with a bow for concentration. They discuss different categories of release aids and specifically focus on tension-activated releases, cautioning that if set too lightly, it can deceive the shooter. The speaker advises setting the release aid with more tension to help the shooter focus on the movement and avoid distractions. They stress the need for self-diagnosis and honesty in improving shooting skills. The video also mentions a website for courses and an upcoming event in 2024. Additionally, the speaker provides tips for using an index finger release, emphasizing the importance of proper finger placement and pressure on the trigger. ► Watch this video section Section 4 00:15:58 In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the importance of maintaining control over the release when shooting a bow. They emphasize the need to focus on the release and trigger finger to avoid pre-ignition movements that can affect the point of impact. The speaker suggests a drill where the archer draws the bow, focuses on the release, and talks themselves through the trigger pull to understand the feeling of releasing the arrow. They highlight the importance of visualizing the trigger pressure increase and maintaining focus on the release to improve control and accuracy. ► Watch this video section

When’s the review on shot sense coming?

Wow I am a horrible puncher,gunna try hard to fix 30 plus years of wrong. Thanks for the knowledge fellas.

What would you like to discuss.

Does Joel dip tobacco ? His thumb is yellow .

I can’t stop laughing at MFJJ when he punches the trigger, then follows through!

Ok. When shooting with a strap release, my hand never slips through it and can't do it. Shooting in this way is very inaccurate, thrust control is also needed so that the shot occurs at 75% of the maximum, as Dudley says, and this is not a surprise shot in any way. If you want to shoot like that, get used to the fact that you will always shoot past the target. Maybe you will start getting there someday, but no one knows how long it will take.

So without all the jargon, dont anticipate the shot, go slow and smooth

I like turtles! I also like controlling the shot, but as hard as it is to do on a target, it's 100x harder on an animal.

So hold on here…are we going to pretend like Dan isn’t standing on a box at the beginning of this video???

If i only had a Car❤

Hahahahaha

What’s that thing that touches the tip of his nose. Kinda like a kisser button?

Hey, Dan redo the picture on the front of your video for this one with a picture of you mfjj and Joel. Maybe even rename it. This is a better explanation from Joel and for me a great lesson. I found it funny and entertaining but it’s so much more on this one. Your video, just mfo lol

Hard to tell but i think mfjjs fletchings were not even

No such thing…PAN'IC, noun A sudden fright; particularly, a sudden fright without real cause, or terror inspired by a trifling cause or misapprehension of danger; as, the troops were seized with a panic; they fled in a panic. if there is a such thing as target panic, the problem is way before the bow, it has something to do with the mental stability with an individual. Is a person terrified of archery, arrows, a bow, a release, a paper target, a sight pin? Is anyone really terrify with these things in reality? No no no no. Should a person all of a sudden become terribly frightened about shooting a paper target with a simple bow and arrow the answer is no. I believe that there is no doubt people need help with form, making sure that they are setting their bows up correctly, and making sure they are coached properly, but I hear this target panic in archery today more than any other subject, and if something is put before a man enough in his eyes and ears, he suddenly becomes captivated by it. The Bible says as a man thinketh in his heart …so is he, I wouldn’t think too much on this subject I would enjoy archery in the natural ability that God has given one. The great archers of yesterday and bowhunters never dwelt on this, they built on perfecting, their approach to the game in which they were wanting to harvest. And if problems arose in their archery shooting, they personally identified the problem and work through it again to become better. One good thing about coaching is that it recognizes bad habits, a lot of archers may struggle more so with bad habits than anything else. Joel turner is a great teacher. He’s watched and watched and put a formula together off his observations which are good.

Practice makes perfect? No , perfect practice makes perfect ……

There’s nobody on the podium who just has completely no idea when the shot will go off. Levi Jesse Mr perfect they all know when that arrow is Gona leave the bow. There not shooting a TRUE surprise shot. Your brain will 100 percent learn your shot timing. I mean in less than a day.

Not to say his method doesnt work. However, he is selling his process which he is invested in, its like a Dem and Climate change. I love it when someone says you can't do something, its only a matter of time before they're proven wrong. Good for some!

GREAT VIDEO

What is Dan standing on in the beginning of the video 😂