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Random Practice Drills: A Student’s Testimonial
“I have been doing the ‘one show bird’ random practice drill on singles at different clays course each week for the last month. I thought you would be interested in the results.I have had a tendency to shoot much better in practice than in tournaments, even relative to the three guys I usually shoot with; one AA and two Master class. I just punched to C class in January. I can usually keep up with them on familiar targ... Read more…
A Testimonial from Youth Coach
Here's a testimony to the effectiveness of the Knowledge Vault. It really works! “My 15-year-old son is rocking and rolling!He won A Class at Gamaliel and punched up to AA after our winter break. At Northeast Regionals, he picked up eight punches. So, I expect that he’s going to be in the Master Class shark tank before long. The recent Coaching Hour about punching up to Master Class is perfectly timed!I'll admit that I... Read more…
Shooting after Cataract Surgery
In the November 2017 Coaching Hour, Larry Peck, Max McCart, and others talked about their journey with cataract surgery and what they are experiencing in coming back to shooting.We have had several shooters in Knowledge Vault who have gone through this surgery. What they have experienced in coming back to shooting has been interesting, to say the least.The first thing they are aware of is how white is really white, not... Read more…
Vividly Imagine the Shot
When practicing using single targets, always vividly imagine how the shot comes together. You tie both sides of the brain up with doing different things, thereby working together.This is a big deal because your swing will not be the same every day you go to shoot. Recognizing how your body’s rhythm is that day, training with it, and making adjustments and scoring is huge.This is why I believe that concentrating on the ... Read more…
Balance and Focus
When you feel pressure on the course, have a heightened awareness of balance, tempo, and tension in your body, as they are non-cognitive. Focusing on them will move you to the right side of the brain (or your long-term memory). This is where your skill lies.Your balance might be great in the morning but not so great in the afternoon. You might be relaxed on one station but three stations later you might be tense. Just ... Read more…
