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Sporting Clays & Wing Shooting Tips and Techniques |
Most all Clay & Wing shooters desire to shoot better. But for many, shooting mistakes create frustration during competition, in the field, and even during practice sessions. Dan Schindler teaches shooters, from all skill levels, a shooting process that creates more consistency and proficiency by eliminating mistakes both before and during the shot.Each month, Dan provides a new shooting tip to help you be more consistent in the shooting box and on your scoresheet. |
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PreparationMay 2008 Shooting TipPreparing for competition ahead of time puts your mind at ease, knowing that what you need will be there when you need it. That includes your attention, which you can now put on the target in front of you, unnecessary distractions eliminated because you prepared ahead of time. Here’s a short list of things I ask my students to do as they prepare for competition........ more>> P.O.IApril 2008 Shooting Tip
What is POI?
It’s Point of Impact and there are multiple ways to look at POI. The
first is the nature of your barrels to shoot straight and a second
refers to proper gun fit. Gun UP vs Gun DOWNMarch 2008 Shooting TipThe fastest way to take random gun movement (RGM) out of your swing is to pre-mount your gun. As sporting clays shooters - when shooting gun up - it’s important that we not forget to raise our head and relax the shoulders. Head up allows us to see - and shoulders down keeps much needed body movement in the swing. Gun up works in sporting clays........ more>> Involvement vs CommitmentFebruary 2008 Shooting TipI commonly hear stories of my student shooting a station very well, or a course very well, and suddenly concentration is gone. Result: 00 or worse. It is frustrating and usually occurs without notice. Why does this happen?........ more>> All Time, # 1 Best Shooting Method?January 2008 Shooting TipAs you would expect, the “best” shooting method is and always has been a hotly debated topic. Shooters who frequent the tournament circuit are always looking for that “1 thing” that might give them more X’s, hence the “best” shooting method invariably rises to the top of the discussion checklist........ more>> Ballistics That Don't LieDecember 2007 Shooting TipThere are basically 3 ballistics in rifle, pistol and shotgun shooting. 1) Internal ballistics, or what takes place inside the chamber and barrel; 2) external ballistics, what takes place during the shot string flight; and 3) terminal ballistics, what happens when the shot string impacts the target....... more>> Old MoNovember 2007 Shooting TipSurely you’ve noticed. On game day, the rivals clash on the field as we watch. It won’t be long before one team gets momentum on their side. This can also apply to a player in tennis, golf and shooting. More than just an energy, momentum can be a force....... more>> A Little Medicine(As Rick Smith says, “It tastes bad but it’s good for you”) October 2007 Shooting TipBecause I see this counterproductive habit everywhere, I feel it deserves our attention. How many times have you seen a shooter get upset over a miss? There are two reasons for getting upset, one valid, one not. Let’s first talk about the one that’s valid........ more>> How Many Birds In A Pair?September 2007 Shooting Tip
Though I can’t really say this is
common, it does happen enough times during my lessons that I feel
it’s worth mentioning here. And, it does happen at all skill levels. Have You Lost Your Gun?August 2007 Shooting Tip
Though I can’t really say this is
common, it does happen enough times during my lessons that I feel
it’s worth mentioning here. And, it does happen at all skill levels. Swing MomentumJuly 2007 Shooting Tip
Here’s another small step in our set-up
that’s often forgotten, then costs us a target. Or more. Just A Little PearlJune 2007 Shooting TipHis name is Jerry Meyers and he was one of my Examiners at my NSCA Level I instructors certification class many long years ago. Wise and reassuringly competent, he provided our class with a pearl of information that has served me, and my students, very well over the years. It’s such a little pearl in the overall scheme of things, but can literally keep that long run going or maybe pick your chin up on this field after a rough performance on the last field........ more>> Self-TalkMay 2007 Shooting TipAll of you who know what self-talk is, raise your hand. That’s right, it’s that little voice in our head,…carrying on a dialogue with us. More specifically, that voice is you,…speaking to yourself. All too often, that little voice is saying something negative. It’s chastising us, maybe even criticizing. While self-talk can be positive and uplifting, many times the dialogue is negative and can be harmful to our performance in the shooting box........ more>> RECOIL - Consider the consequencesApril 2007 Shooting TipIt was a bright, sunny day in early 2006 and my practice session was going exceptionally well. Looking into the sky I was startled to see a very large, black, shadowy mass,…which disappeared when I closed my left eye. I stopped shooting and called my eye doctor, Michael Holmes who said come in now. Immediately........ more>> Why Slower Is BetterMarch 2007 Shooting TipWhile certainly not easy by any means, sporting clays is not a complex sport. But we can make it harder than it really is. If you were to ask me to give you one tip that could drastically improve your performance in the box, starting tomorrow, it would be this........ more>> TealsFebruary 2007 Shooting TipTeal shots are not overly difficult, and, like every other shot, they require planning. The shooting method you choose on a teal should be determined by the breakpoint you choose........ more>> An Easy Solution to Higher ScoresJanuary 2007 Shooting TipTry as we might to score X’s, those O’s do add up on the score sheet. We constantly battle misses with equipment, strategies, equipment, practice, tournaments, physical and mental preparation. And still, at times, it seems the misses are winning. We just can’t get our scores up to where we believe they should be. Here’s one way you can - quickly........ more>> Choke StrategiesDecember 2006 Shooting TipI'm frequently asked, “Should I change chokes or stay with my favorite?” There are 2 schools of thought on this........ more>> It's Getting Late...November 2006 Shooting TipA coach can help you accelerate your progress. How? By providing information. Useful information. Your processing this information into advanced skills, however, takes more than a little time and effort........ more>> I Got 8, Not 6October 2006 Shooting TipWe’re on the last station at the Open in Minnesota, shooting the Prelim. A fur and feather, right to left, downhill. Confident, I scored a convincing, no doubt about it 8. As we all examined our scorecards I see a 5 on this field........ more>> Forward AllowanceSeptember 2006 Shooting TipI’ve just returned from the Meadows near Atlanta, attending the “Turkey” shoot. We had max attendance with registration held to 550. Though misses can arrive at any random spot around the target, watching competitors at every tournament, I see 80% of misses falling behind. That’s a huge number........ more>> Muzzle MattersAugust 2006 Shooting TipYour muzzle-hold-point, or MHP, is very important in your set-up before calling for the target....... more>> Attending to TensionJuly 2006 Shooting TipTournament pressure is real but doesn’t have to be debilitating. Acknowledge its presence first then understand that what you are feeling is normal. These feelings are part of you and not the enemy........ more>>
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