QUIZ TIME

THINK ABOUT SHOOTING.

Just to add something different to the mix, I found this little quiz for those who would like to try it. I will not be providing an “answer” key; there may not be a precise “right” answer for some (or all) of the questions., but they are great discussion starters….and I’ll offer my thoughts at the end.

Match preparation starts

a. with the preparation period.
b. when you get up on the day of the match.
c. on the evening prior to the match.
d. during the training sessions before a match.

The hold for the perfect shot

a. has to sit stationary on the centre of the target.
b. has to be continually and consciously corrected to keep it centred.
c. should be allowed to be relaxed on the aiming area due to good position.
d. should be rigid, like a vice, to be effective.

The best way to achieve consistency is to

a. perform the desired task over and over.
b. allow the task to “perform itself” by making use of the subconscious.
c. observe daily indicators and shift technique accordingly.
d. compete in as many matches as possible.

The trigger operation for the perfect shot
a. has to be slow to be consistent.
b. starts just as the aligned sights settle in the centre.
c. has to be fast to be consistent.
d. completes as the aligned sights settle in the centre.

The best method to tell your subconscious what you desire is to
a. perform that event.
b. visualize that event.
c. make that event a goal.
d. study all the details about the event

The better you get, the less time is needed for training. a. True       b. Fals

Two eights in the first ten shots means the match is lost. a. True       b. False

Rate the following in importance from 1 to 8 (1 is most important):

1. ____   a. Natural Point of Aim

2. ____ b. sight alignment
3. ____ c. grip
4. ____ d. hold
5. ____ e. trigger operation
6. ____ f. stance
7. ____ g. attitude
8. ____ h. imagery (visualization)

If it’s a ten, it must have been a good shot. a. True       b. False

MY THOUGHTS…

Match preparation starts  – a,b,c,d – yes all of the above.  No point have thoughts about the match only when the firearm is in your hands.  Best to have the details clear the day before, the week before and let them settle in your mind.

The hold for the perfect shot  – I’d be amazed if anyone holds “vice like”, and continually moving to find the target, is hard work.  Human movement is such that “completely stationary” is not possible….so I like c) be relaxed on the aiming area due to good position.

The best way to achieve consistency is to …  a,b,c,d for varying reasons.  Good technique needs practice, and needs to flow from within.  Consistent competition performance requires many competition attendances.

The trigger operation for the perfect shot … a,b,d yes and c) not so much.  Remember that the trigger release is different from person to person, and being “fast” on the trigger may make some shooters snatch the trigger and hence not achieve a good shot.  The word consistent is the key issue.

The best method to tell your subconscious what you desire is to  a,b,c,d yes yes yes yes – all of the above will help you form a better understanding of what you wish to achieve, and how you will go about doing just that.

The better you get, the less time is needed for training – hope no one thought YES to this one.  The better you get, you can devote time to higher quality training and training on different aspects of performance.

Two eights in the first ten shots means the match is lost – go and look up the words mental toughness.  Everything is to be gained until the last shot is fired.

If it’s a ten, it must have been a good shot – hmmm certainly not.  Many shooters have had a complete surprise, when they know that the shot was shaky at best.  There is many a good quality shot that registered a 9.  The outcome (ie score) does not determine the quality of the shot (ie process)

Hope you have enjoyed the little quiz
Enjoy the challenge
Tricia