Shooting the same at comps as at the range

[edster99]

Hi all

I've been to two open competitions so far, and have shot well below my average both times. There seems to be a lot of tension leading to poor trigger control, any advice?

thanks

Ed

[Richard H]

Hi all

I've been to two open competitions so far, and have shot well below my average both times. There seems to be a lot of tension leading to poor trigger control, any advice?

thanks

Ed

Welcome to the world of competitve shooting. It's easy to shoot great scores in ones basement much more difficult to shoot those scores under match pressure. This is where the mental stuff comes in play. The best thing you can do is shoot in more comps. and try to simulate pressure in your match simulation training.

[edster99]

mmm sounds about right. I knew it would happen in the first one, hoped i would pick up more than the 10 points I did as i'm still 25 off my PB. How can I simulate match pressure ? Any drills you could recommend?

[Richard H]

mmm sounds about right. I knew it would happen in the first one, hoped i would pick up more than the 10 points I did as i'm still 25 off my PB. How can I simulate match pressure ? Any drills you could recommend?

It comes down to expectations as well, some people go to a comp and expect to shoot the same as their best score in practice, when really you should be looking to shoot within your average, if you shoot within your average or better you've done the best you can.