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TARGET RIFLE AUSTRALIA LIMITED
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FURTHER COACHING – PHYSICAL EXERCISE AND STRETCHING

Good health and physical fitness are essential for the degree of control and stamina needed in shooting.
The recipe for success includes:

 a balanced diet
 general fitness training
 shooting-specific fitness training
 adequate rest
 avoidance of drugs, including nicotine and excessive alcohol

This provides the basis for an effective training programme which should include provisions for physical
conditioning, technique training, mental conditioning and a gradual build-up to specific goals.

Performance enhancing drugs of any type are not permitted in shooting – this is especially with respect to
the “Beta-blocker” type of drugs. Advise your coach if you are on any medication.

As with all Olympic sports, some drugs are banned and testing is carried out at the elite level.

Stretching is essential for the target shooting athlete, and stretches such as those shown here should be
completed before every shooting session. Some simple stretches are:

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