I started out shooting wood, as my accuracy got better and better all I was doing was busting arrows. I then switched to carbon. Same result. I bought a dozen two weeks ago and have already messed up 4. Then it dawned on me(you idiot is what I was thinking) start shooting different spots, so I started that. From there I have progressed to just practicing with one arrow. I have found that it really helps with your concentration and furthering your progress. Anyone else only practice with one arrow?

i do when i stump shoot in the back yard, if i bring a lot, i lose track of them

It seems to be easier to pick a spot,or concentrate when it's your budies nock. LOL!
I try not to use my own nock to pick a spot,but  the temptation is there.  

All the time.  Shooting one arrow will help you correct errors and improve accuracy quicker than just about anything.  Shooting one arrow at a time forces you to concentrate on each arrow individually, not as a group.

I use 3 when stumpin in my back yard. If I make an error in my yardage judgement on a specific target (leave, clump of grass etc..) I want to make the correction on my next 2 shots.

Also, if I'm on target with the first arrow, then I pick out another "target" to shoot my second or third. I only shoot about 20 arrows per session but concentrate and focus on each shot.

I told the guys on another site i did this and they pretty much laughed in my face  :confused:

I always practice with only one arrow for several reasons. You seldom get more than one shot when hunting, so learn to make the first one count. And it allows your muscles to recover between shots, when you fatigue you muscles thats when problems begin. Such as snap shooting. I've always shot heavy bows, this allows me to relax while pulling the arrow and selecting the next place to shoot from.
Bob

Bob,
I see your point but I have exactly the opposite problem. I find a warm up in order. Once I get that warm up, I can shoot comfortably for a long time. The first shot for me always feels like a heavier bow. Once I get it out of the way, I can shoot and shoot. Maybe I should shoot more often or switch to a lighter bow, but I've already done that once and I like where I'm at. I can shoot for an hour or so comfortably. But those first one or two shots always feel heavy.

Sorta use one arrow.  I rove around the target so the next shot isn't exaclty like the prior one.  I still pick a spot and try to ignore the arrows in the target.  I also like to set up coke cans at various distances and judo the crap out of them.  This usually only cost a few cut feathers but well worth it.

All the time.   don't like bustin' up my arrows. also helps me take my time.

My accuracy and consistency improved when I went to shooting only three at a time.  When I went to one it even got better.  100% focus when I shoot one arrow and I dont find my mind wondering about the next shot or my eye fixing on the feathers of the previous arrow.

I practice with one most of the time. It slows me down and I shoot better.

poekoelan:
Nothing wrong with warming up. I think you missed my point. Most people shooting more than one arrow shoot too fast! By shooting only one arrow, walking to the target and back it allows you muscles to relax. And as mentioned several times above, shooting one arrow makes you concentrate on that first and most important shot.
Bob

AROMAKR did this last night only shot 20 arrows(usually closer to 40)but they were quality shots.big improvement ive been in a slump this week.

I have found that if I shoot more than 1 that my focus shifts from accuracy to "shooting more arrows" and have a tendency to hurry the shot. Unless I am working on indurance, I stick to 1 shot; at the most 2... John

I use several targets set up at different ranges and shoot one arrow per target if that counts.  I also do alot of stump shooting.

Lot's of good advice above. But I think there is no better practice than the ancient sport of 'roving' aka 'stumpshooting', in forest and field. Nowadays, judo points work best, and it is better with more than one archer. Someone picks a target, a leaf, a pinecone, a weed, maybe under a limb or between two of them. Maybe kneeling. All shoot one arrow and the one that is closest picks the next target. It also works as a solitaire sport.

I used to practice with 2-3 arrows, but that was because I didn't have any more arrows!        
     Sean

I used to shoot with a back quiver on and found I was not concentrating as much as I should on each shot.  I now drop my quiver about 5 yards away from where I am shooting from and have found the extra few seconds it takes to walk over and back is just the right amount of time to make each shot count.  This provides the same benefit as practicing with only one arrow at a time, but also gives you the added benefit of seeing your groups.

Two centuries ago Native Indians received their first bow with one arrow .
When they loosed or brooked this arrow they had to build a new one. This was a good way to learn ''price'' of arrow  and be concentrated to maximum when shooting
In an other hand, B.Ferguson use to say that he generally shoots 3 arrows at a time because he cannot keep focus longer ( ! )
For my own part I have no rule, but if I miss a  3D target when training I use to shoot again until I get the result I'm looking for.......