Notes for Pistol Shooting

• Equipment:
• Always ensure that all air cylinders are full before a match.
• Clean all pistols regularly.
• Physiological Preparation:
• Please ensure that you get at least 8 hours of sleep the night before a match.
• Do not do any heavy lifting or gymnastics anytime close to a match.
• Have something to eat before a match, but not too much.
• Psychological Preparation:
• Concentrate on the fundamentals - stance, grip, trigger squeeze, breathing and follow-through.
• REMEMBER to look at the FORESIGHT!
• Concentrate on each and every shot - don't let past shots bother you.
• Do not aim for more than 20 seconds; try to fire off after 10-15 seconds of aim
• Call your shots.
• Look at your OWN target and avoid paying attention to how well others are doing.
• Take your time and work out a rhythm; do not rush.
• It is good to have a target, but do not "force" yourself to shoot a given score. Just concentrate on shooting every shot right and the score will take care of itself.
• Don't be afraid to put the gun down and rest when you are tired. You do not have to fire a shot every time you lift the gun.
• Stop and think SERIOUSLY every time you make a bad shot - in order to avoid making the same error, but don't harp on it.
• Do not be in a hurry to make a "redeeming shot" after a bad shot.
• Visualize!