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Skill Development and Repetition
In the journey of mastering clay shooting, the mantra is clear: repetition breeds skill. Just like railroad tracks, which become polished and smooth with frequent use, shooting skills are honed through consistent practice. It's not just about firing rounds; it's about deliberate, structured repetition. This is how knowledge transitions into skill—through repeated application, learning from failures, and making necessar... Read more…
The Science of Skill: Building Blocks in Shooting and Life
Skill development is an intricate process rooted in biology and psychology, both in shotgunning and life itself. The key to mastering any skill, including shooting, lies in understanding how our brains evolve with practice.During adolescence, a protein called myelin plays a crucial role. It wraps around neural circuits every time a specific action is repeated. This myelination process transforms overthought attempts in... Read more…
Diagnosing Skeet and Sporting Clays Misses
Skeet and sporting clays both present unique challenges.Before you can even begin learning how to compete in skeet, you need to learn how to break targets in the same breakpoints on each station every time. It’s a more regimented game of the same targets over and over. Sporting is anything but that.So, the ability to spot a problem in skeet is a little easier than in sporting.If you’re a skeet shooter who’s consistentl... Read more…
Beyond Targets: Life Lessons from Shotgunning
Shotgunning is about more than just hitting targets; it’s a gateway to invaluable life lessons. For young athletes, especially those in college, shooting can teach honesty, discipline, and how to learn from failure.But here’s the catch: you get out of this game what you put into it. This isn’t just about investing time and money; it's about a deeper personal commitment.It starts with a simple question: why are you in t... Read more…
Skill Comes from Repetition
You can think of skill as a series of railroad tracks. When they’re not used and exposed to the elements, they become rusty. But when they start to be used again, they get shiny – almost polished-looking.Remember that your skill comes from repetition, and to be able to trust that skill, you need to build it through practice that’s structured and deliberate.Your skill starts as knowledge, and is born through repetition,... Read more…
