Archery, fatigue misses

[Stein]

I did some research online but couldn't come up with a satisfactory answer.  I have noticed that after about 40 arrows my impacts start drifting to the right.  I shoot left handed.

Research points to shoulder or bow arm problems, but they seem to be missing right for right handers and I'm the opposite.

Any advice on what is breaking down in this situation?  I was focusing on my grip every shot, so I'm fairly confident I can cross that off the list.

[vandeman17]

When my arms are tired, I tend to miss high and left. I am right handed. Not sure the reason so curious what others have to say as well

[KFhunter]

I drift left and low, which stands to reason as I've dislocated my left shoulder so many times it just pops in and out if I lift it too high, torn up the ligaments and rotator cuff, its a mess in there.

[Rutnbuxnbulls]

I try to keep my shooting to a minimum, maybe 16-20 arrows per session. 

My focus is to try to make sure my first shot is going to be a lethal, ethical kill. 

I haven't had a lot of second chances archery hunting.

[SuperX]

you're probably flapping your arms a little at release.  check to see if you feel yourself pushing a little bit more on your bow arm.  My best guess without seeing you shoot

[D-Rock425]

I haven't touched a bow in over a month I should shoot great on the opener.

[Magnum_Willys]

I over-practiced with a 65# recurve back in the 70's.  Developed left elbow issues that have flared up at times in the 50 years since. 

How much better are you getting if you keep going after the first 40 shots?   

[Jpmiller]

I would stop shooting when you get tired. No sense practicing bad habits. If you're just trying to nail down form what I was told was to either dial my draw weight down or practice that with a lighter weight bow.

[fishngamereaper]

 

Your a better man than I...if I shoot 6 good arrows I'm done...
Lots of fatigue issues set in at 40
Heck they probably set in at 20. At least for me.
Holding steady in follow through is the biggest issue...
Don't overlook eye fatigue as well. Lazy/ tired  eyes make for lazy aiming..

[carpsniperg2]

I agree with the guys. Shooting that much can create bad habits. One thing to do a 3d shoot but to much practice is almost a bad thing.

There is a saying practice makes perfect. That statement isn’t very true.

Perfect practice makes perfect. Is a more accurate saying in my mind.

If your practicing and doing bad habits like rushing because of fatigue your going to be doing some bad habits that can carry over.

I shoot around 20/30 shots a night building up to season. When I switch to my broadheads I shoot around 6/12 a night. Everyone does things different but this works for me. That way I’m never tired or trying to force a shot to break rather then letting it pull through.

[huntnnw]

I rarely shoot more than 1 arrow at a time. It’s not natural or even close to real situation shooting multiple arrows at a time.

[salmosalar]

I try to keep my shooting to a minimum, maybe 16-20 arrows per session. 

My focus is to try to make sure my first shot is going to be a lethal, ethical kill. 

I haven't had a lot of second chances archery hunting.

I have adopted this strategy. I try to shoot 3-9 arrows every time I leave or arrive at the house. The first one is the most important. I shoot before work, at lunch (I work close), after work and then after dinner. Less arrows at a time. Try to be perfect every time. Since I started doing this, I have improved a lot.

I had been having frustrating and long shooting sessions. I think it was due to being tired. I am not a super strong guy. I would rather practice the correct form less, than incorrect form more.

[KFhunter]

I shoot long sessions, takes a lot for me to feel it

Did a 60 target 3d shoot, barely felt it. 

Stack up 2 doz arrows and fling 4 at each dot

I think a heavy poundage for your ability leads to target panic, being strong for the bows poundage leads to better form and better releases

Shoot till your tired, shoot more, shoot heavy, just before season back it way down to 6 shot sessions, focusing on shooting from a stand, shoot up or downhill

[KFhunter]

I used to shoot 90lb bows, wouldn't mind having one again, just for strength

Grab a 70lb bow and it woyld be cakewalk

[Jake Dogfish]

I can’t imagine taking 40 shots.  I only shoot a few at a time and move on to something else.