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Course Syllabus:

1. Course Introduction
  • Administration

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