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TRA BENCHREST HINTS

Once the basic shooting techniques have been mastered, the factor of mental control assumes
more importance. How you think about your shooting, and yourself is crucial to success.

At the highest level, about 90% of the shooter’s attention and effort is directed towards this area.

Once a shooter is capable of completing one “good” shot, then the challenge is to repeat the
performance for as many times as required in the match. To achieve this, the shooter must have
mastered the elements of technique and be PARTICULAR about

POSITION

RELAXATION

BREATHING
Shooters can, and

should be training HOLD & SIGHTING

to develop these, TRIGGER RELEASE

and other aspects
while shooting FOLLOW-THROUGH

The control required of a shooter is a
combination of

DETERMINATION

CONFIDENCE

MENTAL REHEARSAL

ATTENTION TO DETAIL / FOCUS

CONCENTRATION ON PERFORMANCE

Dual Olympian and Australian Champion, Robyn Ridley is shown shooting an air rifle in the standing position.

Whether shooting with an air rifle at 10m or with a smallbore rifle, shooting 20m, 50m or 90m –
benchrest rifle shooting is indeed a fun and challenging sport.

Self discipline skills and imagination (visualisation) are a few of the mental tools of the shooter
who wishes to succeed. As a developing shooter, ask more experienced coaches and shooters to
share their expertise on this area, or investigate on the internet. There are many sites and
opinions available.

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