What’s nice about a shooting method is its simplicity. No rocket science here, just a straightforward technique that works. It’s relatively easy to implement and even easier to understand. See this, do that and pull the trigger. X. Have a plan, follow your plan.
But we also know, to break the target consistently will require something more than just a method. We must add pace and precision to the swing, and timing to the trigger pull. Each and every move we make on the target should embody the delicate balancing of agility and control. It’s the careful study of the target’s speed and flight that will reveal a plan including a shooting method.
Shooting instructors teach these methods. We also listen, explain, encourage, question and constructively adjust. Students do much of the same, primarily listening and adjusting. This is the skill building process in linear steps moving proficiency up the ladder to higher levels. The shooting formula isn’t complex but the combining of various teaching and learning elements can be. When all the information is assembled properly the results are successful. Sometimes, it can be a lot more than that.
Synergy is the combining of two or more ingredients where the result is greater than the sum of the parts. I believe this applies to your sporting clays performance and here’s why. This is a candid look at the chapters of skill development and performance enhancement.
We’ll start with a checklist.
1. Where do we start?
2. What resources do we have?
3. How do we get to the next step?
Let’s start with number one, where do we start? Though logic suggests we start with equipment, there’s a step ahead of this. What are your intentions? By that, I mean what skill level would you like to achieve? How many targets are you willing to shoot per month? If we approach our goals honestly, the last two questions are closely linked.
We, and men in particular, sometimes think of skill development in idealistic terms rather than realistic. After all, we’re competent. We’re motivated. No doubt, but time spent in the shooting box can be humbling and delivers this message: there is a learning curve here........
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