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How to become a Great Shooter.

Posted by Tex-Shooter , 14 August 2011 · 264 views

Shooting Tips
The key word in becoming a great shooter is repeatability. I am not going to discuss the style of shooting here and you will need to decide that on your own, but here are several points that will help this cause.
1) Shoot the same slingshot all the time.
2) Hold your slingshot the same all the time.
3) Grip the pouch the same all the time.
4) Use the same band type and pull weight all the time.
5) Place the shot in the pouch the same all the time. A dimpled style pouch might help.
6) Use the same weight shot all the time.
7) Draw to the same anchor all the time (yes even if shooting butterfly style).
8) Use the same style all the time.
9) Use the same target acquisition all the time.
10) Use the same style pouch all the time.
11) Use the rubber to frame mounting all the time.
12) Use the same rubber to pouch tie all the time.
13) Use the same rubber all the time.
14) Use the same pouch tie string all the time.
15) Shoot long distances at small targets.
16) Shoot daily at least 15 minutes.
17) Create new shooting challenges.
18) Shoot with other shooters.
19) Listen to successful shooters.
20) Always be ready to accept suggestions and criticism to improve your ability.




slingshot_sniper
Aug 14 2011 12:54 PM
I agree 100% nuff said
Thanks for the tips TEX... really useful ones
Agree with everything you said, Tex!
I think the most helpful and possibly most overlooked parts are the last four tips. Not getting stuck in a rut in practice is very important to me and I can't even tell you how much it helped me to be around all the great shooters at this year's ECST. I hear Blue Skeen's voice in my head all the time saying "tell that kid [me] to keep his elbow up!", and I do.
Exactly! Consistency in everything you do is the absolute key to consistent accuracy. Thanks Tex

Deltaboy1984
Aug 15 2011 12:53 PM
Thanks Bill.

NaturalFork
Aug 16 2011 11:01 PM
Nice post!
agree 100%
i am not ok , i think you must try to many slingshot and ammo etc etc, and when you have find your mark, you can keep a speciality. Personalty i prefer use different slingshot in different moment. But its my oppinion ;)

Gregor-Y
Right on Bill, great post, I have been working on consistancy in my shooting and have seen a big improvement since I began in earnest a year ago. I am guilty of experimenting as are most, bands, forks, pouches but I think I am narrowing everything down. Quality practice is important, not just shooting a bunch of shots, I like to set goals on each outing like 80% on a tennis ball at 10 meters or 90% on a 7" plate at 25 meters. It helps me to concentrate on every shot. Thanks again, wish you had posted this a year ago.LOL.
Philly

KennyCannon
Sep 13 2011 04:42 AM
It's all about consistency. I'm learning that more and more every day. As my grandfather said (above), I'm also guilty of trying a number of different bands, pouches, slingshots, etc., but for me that's just because I'm relatively new to shooting. I'm trying to find the setup that is 100% comfortable for me (mainly comfortable in my hand when shooting).

I also would like to add one thing to your list that I learned from archery. Pre-Shot routine is very important as well.

Great post Bill.

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