Video Footage

[higginsdj]

Would there be any benefit in taking video footage of oneself shooting? In lieu of a coach is it likely to provide any assistance?
In my archery days it was quite useful to see how ones body was aligned during shots but in Pistol shooting the whole of body alignment thing is not so critical.

If it would be benficial - what aspects should I concentrate on?

Cheers

David

[RobStubbs]

Would there be any benefit in taking video footage of oneself shooting? In lieu of a coach is it likely to provide any assistance?
In my archery days it was quite useful to see how ones body was aligned during shots but in Pistol shooting the whole of body alignment thing is not so critical.

If it would be benficial - what aspects should I concentrate on?

Cheers

David

David,
Videoing can be useful for a number of reasons. Look for patterns of consistency and inconsistency in technique. You can for example time the 'on target' time to look for consistency. Also look at times during a 60 shot match. Compare shots 1-10 with 20-30 and 50-60 for example and see if anything has changed. You can look at stance, pistol gripping, alignment with respect to the target, height of raise, cadence and rythym etc. You can also then compare those observations with shot outcomes - an easy way is to hold the card up to the camera as you change it (probably easier in a match or drill shooting 1 shot per card, or just pull the card back after each shot).

Rob.