bountyhunter Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 You will sometimes shoot poorly and score poorly. You will sometimes shoot poorly and score well. You will sometimes shoot well and score poorly. You will sometimes shoot well and score well. There is an infinite spectrum of data points between those four corners, you will find all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDean Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 For me the #1 lesson learned is the ratio of splits to shot difficulty. Being able to unconsciously change gears depending on the difficulty of the shot while floating through a COF is priceless. Once you're in-tune with your limits, push'em harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 That's a good one... How big did your front site look on the target? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleashed Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I see alot of 2-5 rule answers here....I will try to keep mine to one rule. I just spent two weeks with one of the world's top shooters and put about 4k rounds downrange with a Beretta. I then went to a match less than 12 hours after leaving the training range! I pulled out my SV and tried to shoot it like a Beretta. Needless to say, that didn't work. I fumbled with the gun, turned the safety on several times while shooting, and just felt like I was in survival mode to even hit the targets. All I did after that was shot what I knew. I didn't think about changing anything, or affecting my shooting in any way. I just shot the way I could. I think that is the #1 rule I have learned about competition shooting, or any shooting for that matter! DON'T TRY ANYTHING "NEW" WHEN YOUR SHOOTING HAS BECOME "FOR REAL". Just let it happen. If you don't like the outcome, work on it in practice. I believe changing your shooting, i.e. shooting faster, trying harder, etc. will only impact your performance negatively. The only time to change what you do behind a gun is when you practice! So, to sum it up, just shoot your game and only "your game". Don't try any wazzu stuff at a match. If you don't like you speed, accuracy, movement, etc....change it in practice. Edwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRD Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Good one, Unleashed. I'm new to all this, so my big advice may not be big news, but here it is: Making a good shot quickly is your goal. Don't forget the 'good shot' part in your haste. - Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pangris Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Being new to this - you can't read enough, you can't ask enough questions, and you shouldn't buy a bunch of stuff since you don't know WTF you're doing yet. Also, decide to have fun and not worry about how practical or tactically correct it is. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froglegs Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Give each shot the respect it deserves! Feels Good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg G Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 I would have to say that for me it would be "dont force it!" If you prepare properly, get as ready as you can and just (try to) relax and let it all happen the outcome will (hopfully) look after itself. Even if it doesn't it's still fun. Just as a side note it's interesting to see how people see things differently. Some people list an action or technique i.e. watch sights, call shots etc is important. Others tend more toward dealing with expectations,how shooting feels, and the mental side of it... Just goes to show that everyone has their own take on what they see as being important or making a difference... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmark Posted August 28, 2004 Share Posted August 28, 2004 Another vote for the "don't rush it", and "don't force it" shooting technique. I told myself this before every stage when I first started. (I guess I AM still just starting!)I shot marginally, but was consistant. Then on my fourth or fifth match, I showed up at the range during a pre match practice session. There was a small group of good shooters ( A and B class) who were all shooting at the top of their game. I was petrified, and was almost relieved when my gun crashed and burned during practice. After it was deemed that it wouldn't cycle, I bagged it and commenced to watch the match. The R.O. loaned me his backup gun, an STI limited gun that was totally unfamiliar to me. First stage, I watched the group fly through the array with dizzying speed. Having zero expectations for my self , I felt my shoulders slump as I realized I was getting my butt kicked severely today. With nothing to gain, I simply felt the gun, and put myself on autopilot. And finished the match second place overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmagnus Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 You guys have some very good input here. For me it's simple ........Check all equipment, then check it again, finally once more! Lesson learned the hard way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorba Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 NO ammount of preparation and training can help you if your blaster malfunctions. WE are only in controll of so much after that its up to the IPSC gremilins and that dude called murphey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmagnus Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 NO ammount of preparation and training can help you if your blaster malfunctions.WE are only in controll of so much after that its up to the IPSC gremilins and that dude called murphey. Murphy is a pretty smart guy but then again there are equipment checks that can cut down/eliminate avoidable malfunctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorba Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 Agreed , but it seems it is always the ones we have not predicted that go US on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsablazin Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Learned #1 the hard way...... You can't miss fast enough to win. What is a " miss "? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Do the best you can ,but have fun doing it. If your not having, DON'T DO IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman711 Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Sorry I left out the most important word. If your not having FUN, DON'T DO IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JThompson Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) Don't forget to unlock your rig. :blink: Shot a classifier where you reholster and I lock my gun when moving positions. Edited July 28, 2007 by JThompson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted July 28, 2007 Share Posted July 28, 2007 Never quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gameplayer Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 #1 Lesson learned: Never stop learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 I can't remember if I posted in this thread... but today my number one rule would be - always pay attention. Nothing you do will be difficult if you pay attention while you are doing it. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooting for M Posted September 11, 2007 Share Posted September 11, 2007 My number one thing right now is practice, live and dry, as much as possible. You need to practice well and learn as you practice, not just shoot 200 rounds in an hour. See what the point of every drill is and concentrate on it. Start slow in a new drill and see how to do it perfect then pick up speed. Oh yeah and don't forget to push yourself. I just got back into competitive shooting about 10 months ago after about a 5 year break. After my first match back I told my wife "I forgot how much fun this is, you might need to get a job." she didn't like that very much. Sorry to ramble. Number 2 HAVE FUN! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 #1: Pay attention to what you are doing as you are doing it!!.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Still a good thread. I would like to see some of the posters respond now and see if there are additions or changes to their previous thoughts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AikiDale Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Still a good thread. I would like to see some of the posters respond now and see if there are additions or changes to their previous thoughts.... "If you're gonna shoot, shoot. Don't talk. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0066jh Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Pay maximum attention to the shot I'm about to shoot......Nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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