huh - i read a little about target panic online then re-read these posts.. don't really know what to say; seems like some sort of mental phenomena and sounds like it can be tough to get past.
I'm not too proud to admit I'm no precision archer nor am I a long-range archer.
I'm only interested in letting the air out of critters 35 yards and in.
I shoot an old slow bow (Mathews Outback 60#) with heavy arrows, no peep and big pins.
I have only ever shot a wrist release; I like using my trigger finger like a gun. I like that its attached to my wrist, its one less thing I have to worry about dropping out the tree.
I don't know nuthin about a thumb release or "back tension" but sometimes my back hurts
That said.
Maybe people with target panic are setting too high of expectations for themselves target shooting and forgetting... to have fun with it!
Plus - a fist size group will do! Even an open hand size group will do... If I can go around the bag target and stick one in every little 3-4" circle plus one in the middle circle that's a great shot group for what I'm trying to do. No need to put pressure on yourself unduly if your just a bowhunter. The dot of bullseye is nice - but not necessary to accomplish the mission.
Good luck getting past it to those affected.
