The jitters

[Chris Reedy]

I have only been shooting comps for 5 months and still get nervous, which I think is a good thing.

Just work out your pre-shot routine and stick to it.

I found that as with everywhere I could hear people talking behind me and discovered that I was listening to what they were saying and assuming about me and how garbage I was.

I went an bought a set of electronic ear defenders and when set into cage push volume to zero..

It has definitely helped me and my scores have slowly started to rise..

 

[Jan Powell]

You'll find the nerves fade with time and experience shooting competition. I used to feel a little apprehension shooting DTL majors, and there's nothing worse than DTL because a dropped point means you're out of it. It really is win or bust.

Get out there, shoot the big events and with time you'll find the nerves will settle.