| Murray, I agree with what you are saying up to a point. I think one reason why a score is given as a goal is for a reason very similar to yours. I know of one who recently worked out a reasonable average for six arrows. That was doubled, and so on to give a score for the round. I think the initial idea comes from an average end, like yours. I imagine the thinking throughout the day will be more to do with each six arrows, than the total.
Perhaps there is also some allowance for improvement that can be added to the final score." I've been getting around X for a Portsmouth, so x+12 would be a nice target." If that is translated into scores for just six arrows, it is not really obvious.
mk1 is right about not focusing on a score, at least while we are shooting the arrows. If you do, the time will come when you are thinking, "I need a fourteen with this arrow to equal my last week's score."
Keeping track of the six, or dozen totals can work for some people. It can give them the kick they need for being careless, or give them some confidence when they do well. These feelings,which will show between ends, can be used to set a state of mind. That state of mind can be taken across the line to give an incentive.  |