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decolored t1_ixzbbdw wrote

Reply to comment by Proper_Indication_66 in TIL that many pro archers use surprise release mechanisms to prevent themselves from anticipating and reacting to the impending impact. by broogernavn

If you read the explanation of what they call “target panic” on your link, there are three explanations for why it exists and has been recognized.

  1. Bow feels too heavy
  2. Target becomes difficult to aim at (physically or psychologically?)
  3. Premature release - inability to come full anchor before releasing the arrow.

So basically we got a bunch of lazy archers who decided utilizing a mechanism to favor equalizing genetics surpasses the utility of choosing accurate and strong bow-shooting. No wonder archery seems pointless as a competitive sport

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scfade t1_ixziiiw wrote

The hell? There are no listed explanations in the Wiki article. What you listed were symptoms. The direct text....

>There are three primary symptoms of target panic.[3] An archer suffering from target panic may experience a premature anchor, where the bow appears to become very heavy and it is difficult for the shooter to come to a full anchor position. A second symptom is referred to as a premature hold, where an archer "locks up" or "hits a wall" that they are unable to move past as they try to align their arrow with the target. The third symptom is referred to as a premature release and is characterized by an inability to come to full anchor without releasing the arrow.

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decolored t1_ixzm3qj wrote

How are symptoms and response patterns not an explanation? Then why is it even a term? Because it’s a noticeable quirk in human competitive psychology? Why is it limited to explanation of arrow shooting? Because it’s a focused perspective meant to validate underperformance.

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