OT technique

[40UP]

Note particularly the angle of his arms at 2:25 not his gunmount where he just locks himself onto the gun. The most important aspect for OT shooters is the stance to allow body rotation. Seek out clips from ISSF where you can see the balance of the shooter.

 

[TobyM]

No way can I shoot that quickly!

 

[Les53]

Note particularly the angle of his arms at 2:25 not his gunmount where he just locks himself onto the gun. The most important aspect for OT shooters is the stance to allow body rotation. Seek out clips from ISSF where you can see the balance of the shooter.

I have shot O/T for many years now and I have been coached by the likes of Peter Croft and a few other knowledgeable gentlemen, they all teach exactly what you mention above. If your stance and/or hold is wrong it can be almost impossible to get to the bird. O/T is a very unforgiving discipline indeed, everything has to be just right, otherwise the wheels will fall off bloody quickly!

 

[40UP]

Thanks Les, you see many newcomers to OT from DTL who stand 80% on the front leg and the back heel in the air. One kneejoint doesn't allow enough rotation - the balance has to settle between the feet. I demonstrate this by getting them to stand over one leg and rotate the shoulders 180deg then get them to do the same weight over both feet.

 

[newbie]

I have certainly started standing more square on since shooting OT. Must say the back doesn't appreciate it though!

 

[ips]

The problem is that some of us have various degrees of wear and tear such as my bad back, neck, shoulders etc

therefore some of us are forced to adopt styles / stances that may not be text book but ensure we dont fall over or spend two weeks lying on the lounge floor following a sunday comp

I used to stand quite square on and leant forward more than I do now, I also used to be able to see the target better than I can now.

 

[** Pending Removal **]

Do what ever works for you! I got whooped at the weekend by a French girl who lent so far forward with back foot on tip toes.......but she smashed them on a really good score......and it is not the first time either that she has whooped me :-(

I need lessons

 

[ips]

Have you ever seen the great Susan natras shoot ?

Not what one would consider to be text book but who would dare tell her with her track record. And with that my learned friend i rest my case. .

 

[Les53]

Thanks Les, you see many newcomers to OT from DTL who stand 80% on the front leg and the back heel in the air. One kneejoint doesn't allow enough rotation - the balance has to settle between the feet. I demonstrate this by getting them to stand over one leg and rotate the shoulders 180deg then get them to do the same weight over both feet.

It's a shame that more people will not go to a good coach who specialises in the trap disciplines. It can save a lot of frustration in the long run and saves a lot of holes punched into thin air!