Course Syllabus:

1. Course Introduction
2. Patterning
- Pattern plate. Practical demonstration
- Head and eye position. Factors relating to the
pattern positioning
- Impact points. Individual factors that dictate
impact positions
3. Introduction to Sports Psychology
- Mental rehearsal
- Relaxation techniques
- Focusing
- Bio-feedback information
4. Shotgun Fitting
- Stock configuration: Cast on or cast off
- Pitch: Traditional or reverse
- Comb height: Flat trap; Monte Carlo; sporting
- Trigger pull: Weights; grip
5. Specific Physical Conditioning
- Flexibility movements: Trap versus skeet
- Strength training: Upper and lower body; anaerobic
as opposed to aerobic
- Mental endurance: Longevity of competition
- Pulse rate control: Control over the controllable
- Practical: Demonstration of exercises; physical
involvement
6. Gun Hold
- Down the line (DTL): Holdover and traditional
- ISSF Trap: Gun hold at trap exit point; focus
area
- ISSF Skeet: Gun position (at torso); focus area;
holdout
- Double Trap: Holdover versus hold down; offset
point positions
7. Vision
- Target perception: Angle of trajectory
- Target colours: Background; enhancement lenses
- Eye dominance: Changing shoulders; monocular
technique
- Control methods: Lens patches; time delays
8. Recoil
- Mechanics of recoil: Transmitted energy
- Human balance: Feet positioning; body posture
- Reduction techniques: Mechanical recoil reducers;
gange in shooting platform (stance)
- Gun fit
- Cartridges
9. Shooting Practical
- Technique delivery - verbal; body language; demonstration
of skills
- Delivery strategies - practical involvement; practical
demonstration; self and peer assessment
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