See the Bird Behind Where the Barrel is Pointing!
If we could just get shooters to stop trying to break the targets and focus on improving their move and seeing the bird behind where the barrel is pointing, they would instantly shoot better. When you try you get in your own way, you are not...
Face the Facts!
Stop running away from failing and face the fact that you are responsible for the misses and the hits. Trying not to miss causes the learning to stop. You learn more from your misses than the hits. And the sad fact is that shooters are running...
Get the Gun out of the Way
We constantly see shooters who, for whatever reason, keep putting the gun too close to the target. And we spend 95 percent of our time getting the gun out of the way of the eyes. ...
Stop Chasing the Targets
When you finally stop chasing the targets and putting the gun in the way, you will begin to be able to slow the targets down. Two things will happen. First, you will begin to hit more targets. But most importantly, the cause for the miss will...
The Frustration Comes to a Head
The frustration comes to a head in the journey when the corrections you use are not breaking the targets but it looks right....
The Solution is Simple
The solution is simple. But sometimes it’s a bitter pill because the first person you have to blame is yourself. The helping hand you are looking for is at the end of your own arm....
Not a Freeway!
Everyone is looking for a quick fix. Nobody said the road to consistently higher and higher scores was a freeway!...
Watch the Kill Shot Reviews and Do the Drills
I am consistently amazed at how shooters at all levels view what they are trying to do to break the target and where they look for consistency and improved performance. Simply watching the Clay Target Kill Shot Reviews and doing the three-bullet and flashlight drills will...
“Problems” You Will Encounter along the Way
The apparent “problems” you encounter along the way in building your habits are less dependent on a certain target you are missing. This is important to note. The issue is more of a breakdown in a fundamental within your game. That is why having an experienced...
Trying Too Hard
Trying too hard encourages evaluation during performance…and nothing good will happen! Evaluation is a necessary step in getting better. But the evaluation process begins with the last shot you fire in practice or on game day....