[robbo]

Hey all,

Until my last 4 scoring rounds I have always added my totals up as I go along, this i've found can lead to frustration if you aren't scoring what you think you should (I know I do it, and you can see other archers doing the same). I then find myself trying harder to pull the scores back up. And yep, you get even worse.

My last 4 rounds I have not added the totals up, just scored the ends and I have shot 4 new PB's. Coincidence? Possibly. I have definately felt more relaxed about each shoot by not really knowing what my totals are. Ok, you have an idea how it's going by your end scores but the total could be way off what you think it is.

This has basically left my mind free to shoot each arrow as it comes rather than trying to force the issue, result...possibly better scoring and grouping. It's a bit early to tell as I've only shot 4 rounds like this, but will keep doing it to see what happens.

It's also a nice end to the shoot when you sit down with your shooting buddy, grab a coffee and start adding it all. You then get a pleasant surprise by your final total and realise that you weren't shooting that bad after all.

i'd be interested to read what you guys do, I'm sure i'm not alone in this one...