How to train not to tighten your grip

venison · Post by **venison** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:44 pm

I came back to shooting SP after a long forced break and I realize that I acquired a strong tendency to tighten my grip when the shot is about to release, thus the shots land on the upper-left side of the target (anywhere from 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock, usually in the 8 and 7 rings).

Therefore, I would apprecite if someone could tell me some exercises to help me keep a steady grip--or point to previous posts if this issue has already been discussed before.

It's interesting how this tendency to tighten the grip becomes more noticeables when training for the 20" and 10" series.

P.S.

I miss the "quick post" (anonymous) option that was available on this forum not so long ago.

Gwhite · Post by **Gwhite** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:43 pm

Two things come immediately to mind:

1) Lots of dry firing

2) Start with a tighter grip. This will at least reduce the disturbance.

lastman · Post by **lastman** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 2:31 am

It's an issue about mindfulness and discipline.

When you're training pay attention to the tension in your grip. Ensure that you are comfortable with the pressure you have on the grip and maintain it by paying attention to it.

It will take a few weeks of doing it fairly often and then you shouldn't have to worry too much.

Good luck

venison · Post by **venison** » Wed Apr 20, 2011 6:46 am

lastman wrote:It's an issue about mindfulness and discipline.

When you're training pay attention to the tension in your grip. Ensure that you are comfortable with the pressure you have on the grip and maintain it by paying attention to it.

It will take a few weeks of doing it fairly often and then you shouldn't have to worry too much.

Good luck

I will try this.

Thank you to the both of you who answered my question and to anyone who's read it.