Archery Shooting getting worse

[mathews z7]

Good morning could use some tips over the last couple years my shooting has become worse here is what is going on I shoot a 70 LB 2018 Mathews ,
Flinch and sometimes miss the whole target , brutal
Two quick to pull the trigger
Always shooting low can’t keep it on the target . I have shot for 20 years and maybe I need to change some things , so frustrated , maybe one step is lowering my poundage ? Help please. It’s not the Bow , I have several . It’s the shooter


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[DeadEyeGardner]

Sounds like you’re over weight for starters. Unless you have a reason to pull 70 lbs? But you’re accuracy will definitely improve if you dropped 10-15 lbs. Just from what you’re saying about quick to pull the trigger... you should be able to comfortably hold your draw for at minimum 30 seconds and still hit the target (not every time obviously. ( I use a 3 breath rhythm where I draw back on one breath, aim on the next, release at the exhale of the third breath.)

If you’re bow is 100% solid and tuned... your arrows are the correct spine... then It sounds like it’s the operator on this one.

[Moo Snukkle]

I am sympathetic to your situation. My advice is to hit up a bow shop, find the lightest bow they have at 50 lb draw, and shoot that for a bit. Pay attention to accuracy. Also try a different trigger release. Maybe one that fills the palm of your hand more. Break everything down to basics may kick start your brain. Target panic can be tough to get a handle on but light poundage should help with your confidence.My left shoulder is shot from years of construction. I can’t consistently hold a bow up with my left arm, no matter how light the bow. Trial and error helped me conclude it wasn’t the equipment. There is no pain for me, I just can’t be consistent at it. Had a friend come over and I tried his left handed bow as it fit me perfectly. I’m left eye dominant so I was able to shoot with both eyes open for a change. Thank god I used my own arrows, as on about the tenth shot I managed my first ever Robin Hood 😎👍. Being right handed, I fought the lefty thing all the way, but actually trying things helped pave the way to correcting problems.

I suggest you try shooting different combinations to help expose the demon, then attack the problem head on.

[cody j]

Go on YouTube and check out some of the nock on videos, there is a good one on target panic. John Dudley explains things well in his videos. If your at 70 lbs, might want to back off a bit until things come together.

[NayNay]

You have target panic. Almost all archers suffer from this at one point or another. And for a few lucky people like myself it's something that keeps coming back around every few years.
Best thing I ever did to treat this problem was learn to shoot with a tension release. This can be done with most any release style. Learning to let the shot surprise you will help you.

Remember archery is 80% mental, and the rest is in your head.

[Lerrooy]

You have Target Panic.
Levi Morgan has a series on it on Youtube.
As someone else mentioned so does John Dudley.
Best thing you can do is get rid of the trigger release or learn to properly use it. Why I ended up switching to a hinge release without the click in it. A resistance release would be another option.
Take your site off your bow and just blank bale shoot with it. Don't focus on aiming. Focus on a point on the target.
You can make a simple training tool by tying some paracord together to form a loop the length of your draw length. Hold it like your bow and focus on a surprise release. You won't get fatigued and retrain your brain for that surprise shot.