Ignoring nerves

Why?
Because you want to Maybe you just don't want to be remembering 20 steps to perfect harmony. After all, if you're messing around inside your head, you sure aren't focussed on the shooting. Or maybe this isn't what archery is all about, for you. There's a lot to be said for just getting on with it.
Because you have to No anxiety reduction method completely removes nerves in all circumstances. There will always be times when you can still feel those butterflies, maybe your mouth is a bit dry, and you just have to get out there and shoot.
How?
Outside competition
Practice shooting under stress The best strategy is to get used to anxiety in shooting. Use visualisation techniques to put yourself under pressure in practice sessions. Tighten the clock on yourself 'til you feel a little rushed. Go looking for practice shoots and competitions where you can put yourself under a little pressure. If you can find some friendly needle matches at the club, do it. Every bit is essential experience.
In competition:
Notice the symptoms The first step in adjusting to a distraction is recognising it. More about this in the concentration pages, but here: let yourself notice and accept your anxiety. That way, your brain doesn't keep reminding you...
This step is probably best sorted out behind the line.
Relax You should have a short, simple routine for reducing physical tension - the relaxation pages will help. A single outward breath, a relaxed fist, is often enough. That can happen on the line, every shot.
Focus
Deliberately move your attention onto the task. More on the concentration pages, but for now:
Use previsualisation to 'programme' your shot.
Focus on a small number - two or less - of particular features of your shot
if you can, pick features that describe or control the whole action; timing, rhythm, sequence, power. If not, pick one or two critical points; pressure points, aiming or alignment marks.
Shoot ... and execute the shot.
 
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When it works
When you've practised it
When you've applied a well-rehearsed relaxation sequence
When you've developed good concentration skills
 
When it doesn't
When you haven't prepared for it...