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 […]
90% MENTAL
Shooting is 90% Mental by Chip Lohman. We generally agree that “shooting is 90 percent mental,” but apply it in very personal ways. When a coach emphasizes the need to focus, for example, one shooter’s interpretation may be to bear down and think harder, while the next may visualize “living in the moment” and relaxing. […]
BECOMING AN ELITE ATHLETE
7 Steps to Becoming an Elite Athlete Don’t assume you’re too old or out of shape to make your dream of becoming an elite athlete come true. The oldest Olympic medallist was 72! Here are steps you can take towards living your dream: Critically assess your physical condition The first step is to determine what […]
COMPETITION MINDSET
IS THE WALL THE PROBLEM? I had the good fortune of attending a conference conducted by Carol Dwek a while ago, yet her concepts of how we approach our work and sport is still firmly lodged in my brain. Carol talked about “mindset” when applied to athletes, coaches, staff, volunteers. Her concept of Fixed or […]
SHOOTING HABITS
TOP 5 HABITS OF SHOOTERS (AND SOLUTIONS!) HOLDING TOO LONG. Many a shooter has been caught holding, holding as if trying to make a good shot into an 11. There is a finite time frame for all shots given that “balance and breathing” (BB) must be considered. Too long a hold will only cause a […]
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SUCCESS IS A CHALLENGE
