Target Panic Isn’t Real - Greg Litzinger

The Bowhunter Chronicles Podcast - Episode 392: Target Panic Isn’t Real - Greg Litzinger In this episode, Adam is again joined by good friend Greg Litzinger  to break down the mental side of archery and how shooters can overcome common challenges that are percieved as arget panic but are often times nothing more than performance anxiety, and inconsistency under pressure. Whether you’re a competitive archer or a bowhunter preparing for the season, this conversation dives into the mental training strategies that can dramatically improve your shooting performance. Greg shares his personal journey through archery, discussing the techniques and mindset shifts that helped him become a more confident and consistent shooter. The discussion explores visualization techniques, practice routines, bow setup considerations, and strategies for managing fear and mental blocks that many archers face. If you’ve ever struggled with freezing on the shot, punching the trigger, or losing confidence during competition or hunting scenarios, this episode offers practical tips and insights to help you regain control and shoot with confidence. Key Topics Discussed: Mental training strategies to improve shooting consistency Visualization and focus techniques used by top archers How proper bow setup and equipment choices affect shooting confidence Effective practice routines to build strong shooting habits Overcoming fear and mental blocks in archery 0:00 – Pre-show / conversation before the intro 4:14 – Podcast intro 7:14 – Jack’s background in archery 12:14 – What is target panic? 19:14 – Target panic vs performance anxiety 28:14 – Mental training and visualization techniques 39:14 – Bow setup and equipment considerations 49:14 – Practice routines that build consistency 59:14 – Overcoming mental blocks in archery 1:09:14 – Final tips for improving your shooting Keywords:archery, target panic, archery mental game, performance anxiety in archery, bow setup tips, archery practice routines, shooting techniques, competitive archery, archery training, improving archery accuracy https://huntworthgear.com/https://www.paintedarrow.com - BHC15 for 15% off https://www.spartanforge.ai (https://www.spartanforge.ai/)  - save 25% with code bowhunter   https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com (https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/) s https://www.zingerfletches.com (https://www.zingerfletches.com/) https://www.lucky-buck.com (https://www.lucky-buck.com/) https://www.bigshottargets.com (https://www.bigshottargets.com/)   https://genesis3dprinting.com (https://genesis3dprinting.com/) https://vitalizeseed.com (https://vitalizeseed.com/) http://bit.ly/BHCPatreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices