IF THERE’S ONE THING I’VE LEARNED through many years of bowhunting, it’s that success often comes in streaks, and failures, if allowed to fester, can lead to slumps. In many ways, bowhunting is no different than other sports. Take baseball, for example — even the best hitters struggle with slumps. When they do, they refocus on fundamentals and eventually swing their way back to form. Each hit restores confidence, and back-to-back hits build momentum.
Momentum is a strange, unquantifiable force, yet its impact on performance is undeniable. A loss of momentum results in diminished confidence and impaired ability to focus and execute. Striking out once is fine. Strike out a few times in a row, however, and it’s difficult to keep your confidence from waning. Once that happens, focus suffers, and…