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singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 11:13 pm
by seamaster
A friend talked about singing in his head makes him a better shooter.
I tried it. It certainly makes much less fliers.
Singing in your head would be a very easy experiment to do. Fast music vs. slow music vs. nothing.
Anyone with SCATT graph to see which part of graph is improved with singing?
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:57 am
by David M
1812 Overture........but the smoke from the blackpowder fills the range
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:47 am
by deadeyedick
I shot the sheriff .....
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 6:49 am
by pgmlml
This post is very serious, at least for me!
I've been a musician for more than 20 years now. I love music and I think fiferent types of music and diferent songs affect my attitude. And attitude is really important during a match!
In my own researh I found that mu favorite songs sometimes can be tricky! I tend to like sad/slow music and that doesn't help my shooting... so before a match I now listen to a couple of songs that give me energy instead of leaking my energy away!
I don't force to sing a song or a melody in my head, but if it cames during a match, it better be a song that helps with my concentration!
My coach once said this could be important and i found out for me is!!!
So don't joke with it ;)
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 10:04 am
by Misny
I've done it, but by accident. It did seem to alleviate match pressure, but the score wasn't my best effort. My best effort was when I was in the zone.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:02 am
by northpaw
Think I`m gonna humm the tone of "Final countdown", as a preparation to each shot.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:17 pm
by Rover
I can't get the damned Baroque Beatles Book OUT of my head!
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:18 pm
by kle
pgmlml wrote:My coach once said this could be important and i found out for me is!!!
So don't joke with it ;)
I dunno if singing in my head
during a match has helped me any, but the music I listen to on the way to the match does seem to have an impact. If I listen to catchy, high energy music like heavy metal or techno or Top 40's Pop or something, I don't feel I shoot as well as if I had listened to more mellow music while driving to a match.
I have, once or twice, tried plugging an MP3 player into my electronic earmuffs and softly playing Trance music while shooting slowfire (I can still hear range commands; and actually that was the reason I bought the electronic earmuffs: to be able to play recorded range commands for sustained fire strings). I don't think it helped much. I've seen (or rather, heard) other shooters softly humming to themselves while shooting...maybe it helps them find a rhythm.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:19 pm
by David W. Johnson
Interesting. When I do my best, my mind is usually going, "Front sight. Follow through. Front sight. Follow through."
I've often wanted to post to ask what other people are thinking about. I've just got that mantra going through my head. Maybe I'll try music.
Anyone play music or listen to earbuds?
David
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:35 pm
by rmca
kle wrote:I have, once or twice, tried plugging an MP3 player into my electronic earmuffs and softly playing Trance music while shooting slowfire (I can still hear range commands; and actually that was the reason I bought the electronic earmuffs: to be able to play recorded range commands for sustained fire strings).
For ISSF shooting that is not allowed.
6.2.5 Hearing Protection
All athletes, range officials and other persons in the immediate
vicinity of the 25m, 50m and 300m firing lines and all Shotgun
ranges are urged to wear ear plugs, ear muffs, or similar ear
protection. Notices must be prominently displayed and hearing
protection must be available for all persons in the range areas.
Hearing protection incorporating any type of receiving devices are
not permitted for athletes.
Hope this helps
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:54 pm
by rmca
Also 6.11.10 e)
Mobile phones, walkie-talkies, pagers, or similar devices are proihbited.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:01 pm
by kle
rmca wrote:kle wrote:I have, once or twice, tried plugging an MP3 player into my electronic earmuffs and softly playing Trance music while shooting slowfire (I can still hear range commands; and actually that was the reason I bought the electronic earmuffs: to be able to play recorded range commands for sustained fire strings).
For ISSF shooting that is not allowed.
6.2.5 Hearing Protection
All athletes, range officials and other persons in the immediate
vicinity of the 25m, 50m and 300m firing lines and all Shotgun
ranges are urged to wear ear plugs, ear muffs, or similar ear
protection. Notices must be prominently displayed and hearing
protection must be available for all persons in the range areas.
Hearing protection incorporating any type of receiving devices are
not permitted for athletes.
Hope this helps
Yes, I do know it was prohibited by the rules (of both ISSF and the the match I was shooting at the time - NRA Bullseye), and it didn't really seem to help anyways.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:33 pm
by deadeyedick
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 5:42 pm
by pgmlml
a chill pill would be nice too :)
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 1:54 am
by David W. Johnson
Hearing protection incorporating any type of receiving devices are
not permitted for athletes.[/i]
I'm not sure this prohibits listening to music or other audible recordings. It says "receiving" which is consistent with the other rule that prohibts receiving coaching while shooting. I would think this rule is aimed at preventing surreptitious coaching. Strictly read, I don't think it would prohibit an MP3 player that lacks a radio receiver or bluetooth capability. Of course, those are getting hard to find.
David
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:02 am
by David Levene
Try rule 6.7.5.3
Only sound reducing devices (hearing protection) may be used. Radios, iPods, or any similar type of sound producing or
communication systems are prohibited during competitions and any training, except when they are used by competition officials.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:29 am
by David W. Johnson
David Levene wrote:Try rule 6.7.5.3
Only sound reducing devices (hearing protection) may be used. Radios, iPods, or any similar type of sound producing or
communication systems are prohibited during competitions and any training, except when they are used by competition officials.
Well, now...that's solves that. Very clear in that rule. Makes me wonder why the other one and this one aren't combined.
I suppose they want to avoid any kind of pre-recorded coaching. Interesting.
Thanks!
David
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 6:18 am
by desben
Didn't they start playing music at high-level competitions recently? So it seems the ISSF is providing the music for you. The crowd cheering during the finals, now that's something else!
Singing in your head would keep your conscious mind occupied, and let your unconscious do the shooting. As long as you are properly trained, this could be beneficial... Also, I think it would keep your mind in a happy state; lower anxiety, less focus on score, etc. All good. If it works for you, do it.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:40 pm
by Lenny
I always bring a Gypsy violinist to play Chardash while I shoot.
Re: singing in your head makes better shooting?
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 9:24 pm
by aurorapolice02_11
I think focusing on your front sight and trigger control will do you better.