A 3-D course can be a great meeting place for target archers and bowhunters, but a foam target is not a live animal. Patrick Meitin's [3-D For Better Bowhunting](https://www.bowhunter.com/editorial/tactics_bh_3d_0710/310661) discusses concentration, competitive pressure and judging distance. It also points out that scoring rings are not a universal guide to anatomy across different angles. Our suggestion: use this thread to share how you structure practice and track improvement. Follow the actual event's rules; older articles may describe scoring or range-estimation methods that do not apply to your event. Success on foam alone does not establish a suitable hunting shot. [Find an upcoming shoot](/search.html), or explore our [Hunters Toolbox](/hunters.html). For a separate scouting topic, the [Buck Age Guide](/buck-age.html) explains why age and antler score are different. **Question:** Has shooting 3-D helped your concentration or distance judgment? What habits do you deliberately keep separate between competition and hunting? Original BowStrike discussion introduction. The linked article belongs to Bowhunter and its author; no article text or photographs are reproduced here. Please share experiences and links to original sources.