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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 43 MIN

I Developed Target Panic | Total Archery Challenge Seven Springs Recap

from The Archery Project · host Zakk Plocica

Target panic isn’t a theory when you’re standing on a steep mountain, pin floating, heart rate up, and your release hand refuses to finish the job. After Total Archery Challenge at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, we’re giving a full after-action report on the Prime course, the moment my shooting fell apart, and why it nearly made me want to quit archery on the spot.We talk through what it actually felt like to hit the click and freeze, why uphill shots exposed a “slightly long” draw feeling on a 35-inch ATA bow, and how mental pressure turns small misses into a spiral. Then we get practical: adjusting bow let-off to increase holding weight, fine-tuning D-loop length and anchor position, and shifting back toward a hinge release. I’m also committing to blank bale work, shoulder mobility, and a more intentional shot process so I’m not relying on luck and adrenaline at long range.You’ll also hear what I learned from better shooters at TAC and why the advice kept coming back to the same fundamentals: shoot paper, build reps, and earn distance. We wrap with lessons from the RMEF course, gear considerations like peep and aperture size in changing light, and why the TAC community and vendor village can be one of the best places to learn fast.If you’ve ever battled punching the trigger, freezing at full draw, pin float, or confidence crashes on 3D archery targets, this one will hit home. Subscribe, share it with a buddy who’s struggling, and leave a review so more archers can find the tools to work through it.🏹 Shop Extreme Outfitters for all of your archery & bowhunting needs: https://extremeoutfitters.comUse code ARCHERYPROJECT to save 10%Quick reads, pro tips, and the latest episodes—delivered straight to your inbox every week.👉 Sign up here: https://thearcheryproject.com/✅ Watch the video podcast here!       https://www.youtube.com/@thearcheryprojectJOIN OUR COMMUNITY:► Facebook: http://bit.ly/44UD7Vo► Instagram: http://bit.ly/40Q2jLf

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Target panic isn’t a theory when you’re standing on a steep mountain, pin floating, heart rate up, and your release hand refuses to finish the job. After Total Archery Challenge at Seven Springs, Pennsylvania, we’re giving a full after-action report on the Prime course, the moment my shooting fell apart, and why it nearly made me want to quit archery on the spot. We talk through what it actually felt like to hit the click and freeze, why uphill shots exposed a “slightly long” draw feeling on...

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