The mental game…does it really work? Oh yeah. Want to know its magic? Sorry. As mysterious as it may seem, there’s no magic in it anywhere. Instead, there are just some common sense, albeit different, mental approaches to your shooting. Using these mental changes can, however, create what seems like magic. Seriously, I'm not kidding. The techniques work beautifully and dependably and generate more XXs.Let’s start with this understanding. Upfront and personal…pressure to do well…to not fail…is universal. That says…you and I are not alone with tournament pressure. Look around. Body language and facial expressions say today is the day. Everyone ...
I take my lessons with students personally. It’s not just business. In this true story, the two gentlemen were my students and good friends. My students’ goals are my goals. I answered their questions honestly and constructively. Please hold onto that “constructive” part, OK? Thanks. “Practice does not make perfect.Only perfect practice makes perfect.”Vince LombardiBob and Kevin are savvy, successful business owners. A few years back, Bob called me on a Thursday.“Hey Dan, the SC State shoot is coming up next month. Kevin and I are going to the club on Saturday to practice. Want to join us?”“Yes, thanks.”When I pulled into the ...
Shooters often come to me because they are serious about advancing their shooting skills. All are looking for a dependable shooting system that works. Many shooters arrive lost and confused…frustrated and discouraged after trial-and-error struggles. The question I hear most often is, “Why am I so inconsistent?” Let’s talk about this, as the answers are enlightening.After four decades of competing, studying every aspect of shooting, and teaching the clay target sports…I’ve learned what truly works, what doesn’t, and most importantly, why. If you have a few minutes, here are a few learned lessons shared with each of my thousands of ...
If you are looking for ways to improve your shooting…improvement that lasts longer than a tour on Gilligan's Island SS Minnow…hang tight for a few minutes."I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career.I've lost almost 300 games.Twenty-six times, I've been trustedto take the game-winning shot and missed.I've failed over and over and over again in my life.And that is why I succeed."- Michael Jordan OK…we all want to improve our shooting. Amen to that. The question is, how? If we are serious about improving, it will help if we first learn what works and doesn’t. The emphasis here is on what does indeed work. Reliably. Consistently. Please see ...
Understanding clay target disciplines can be very simple. In reality, there are just a handful of basic target presentations and corresponding shooting methods that consistently handle each one. The apparent complexity arises from a lack of fundamental shooting knowledge.To cut through the confusion, let's focus on a concise list of required insights for success in clay target sports. Emphasizing the term "required" is crucial for a reason.In the pursuit of greater consistency in the shooting box, there is often an emphasis on "trusting" one's actions with the shotgun. While this sounds appealing, trust alone does not guarantee consistent success. Achieving X consistency demands mastering ...