Apprehension The thesaurus has several words that, for me, define apprehension, among them being worry, concern and anxiety. These pretty much state its meaning as well as being some of its synonyms. When we are competing, it is natural for us to have confidence in our skill, but along with that confidence, we may also have some level of apprehension. About 25 years ago, my wife Saundra and I occasionally shot with Brian Holt, a gentleman and a world class skeet shooter. Brian is now deceased, but while he was shooting, he had many four-by-fours and some five-by-fives. You can see his … [Read more...]
Ask the Instructor: The Mental Game
The Mental Game The biggest obstacle I face in trying to improve my shooting performance is between my ears. My mental and visual focus seem to come and go throughout the round. Any suggestions? As we gain experience and practice regularly, we feel we have earned the right to see our scores rise and proficiency improve. But technical proficiency alone isn’t sufficient to land us at the top of the scoreboard. A pre-shot process is also a critical element. This pre-shot process has two essential components in sporting clays: a pre-shot planning process and a pre-shot … [Read more...]
