Optimum amount of fluids
Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:39 am
What is the optimal amount of alcohol to consume prior to shooting?
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I would agree if it was a sport that involves reactions and reaction time but shooting doesn't what we are looking for is relaxation (to some extent) and focus. I'm by no means advising people to get falling down drunk, but I do think it would be interesting to know if there is a certain amount of alcohol that would be benefical, and if so maybe it should be a banned substance (if it is performance enhancing). I beleive I once heard that alcohol was used in many sports to enhance performances in the olden day (long before my time). If any one has any real knowledge about this I think it might be interesting.RobStubbs wrote:Whilst alcohol may not be prohibited, if you were to consume it on the range or smell of it you would probably be asked to leave on safety grounds. I don't actually think it would help though as it depresses the reactions. I do rememebr one guy who used to drink a small bottle of beer in between 2 rounds of a competition but it never seemed to do him any good.
Rob.
Spencer wrote:According to an acquaintance (a well respected coach), many years ago one of the international teams was using individually measures doses of alcohol to get the up-side which lasts about 2 hours - there was a delay in starting the match and they ended up finishing the match in the down-side, with disastrous affect on their scores.
As well, ISSF rule 5.5.2.2 comes in here.
Spencer
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