Robden Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 (edited) I usually shoot a comp every weekend. I often shoot twice and sometimes 3 times a week as well as the weekend comp. My scores of late have become quite inconsistent and I'm wondering if I'm doing (trying too hard) too much. Is it worth just shooting from comp to comp? I would still go to the mid week shoots because I enjoy the c raic. Maybe do some scoring instead of shooting. Edited April 21 by Robden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Powell Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, Robden said: I usually shoot a comp every weekend. I often shoot twice and sometimes 3 times a week as well as the weekend comp. My scores of late have become quite inconsistent and I'm wondering if I'm doing (trying too hard) too much. Is it worth just shooting from comp to comp? I would still go to the mid week shoots because I enjoy the otters. Maybe do some scoring instead of shooting. Certainly take a break if you think it's getting too much. Trap shooting, being very score focussed, can easily become competitive. That sometimes encourages you to try too hard. Just a week or two off is usually enough to reset the mind. Remember, if you're shooting competitively, you must see your practice shooting as training rather than just an opportunity to throw some lead down the range. Perhaps take a week or two to work on the targets that niggle you. Try something different and see if it works. This can help break up the 'routine' and will see you return to competition stronger. Above all, and I see this so often, don't overthink the sport. Clay shooting, whatever your discipline, is a fairly simple process. It doesn't do to obsess over it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robden Posted April 21 Author Share Posted April 21 8 minutes ago, Jan Powell said: Certainly take a break if you think it's getting too much. Trap shooting, being very score focussed, can easily become competitive. That sometimes encourages you to try too hard. Just a week or two off is usually enough to reset the mind. Remember, if you're shooting competitively, you must see your practice shooting as training rather than just an opportunity to throw some lead down the range. Perhaps take a week or two to work on the targets that niggle you. Try something different and see if it works. This can help break up the 'routine' and will see you return to competition stronger. Above all, and I see this so often, don't overthink the sport. Clay shooting, whatever your discipline, is a fairly simple process. It doesn't do to obsess over it. Thanks Jan, I take your point. Instead of just practise lines maybe I'll go on a stand on my own, and try a couple of things I've been wondering about. Yes trap shooting is simple. Three targets, left, centre and right and you know the speed............what can possibly go wrong..............................................🥵 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonko the Sane Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Of course you can shoot too much. You def need to take time to eat and sleep properly or it will affect your shooting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwpzx9r Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I have the exact opposite problem snice COVID restrictions I have found it very hard to get back into the groove. I normally would shoot 4 rounds every weekend plus competitions but this season I have shot less than ten rounds total since the beginning of February . I think a lot is down to knowing I can shoot the scores but because of lack of training they are not coming so I am just saying F'k... it too lazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Lecter Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I'm not shooting as much these days due mostly to cost ! and i can see my scores going down . stats don't lie , I'm sticky on lead and my confidence is poor ! I'm a very average esp shot at best , so need the training / practice but its getting a tad expensive !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonko the Sane Posted Wednesday at 07:16 PM Share Posted Wednesday at 07:16 PM On 4/29/2022 at 1:11 PM, jwpzx9r said: I have the exact opposite problem snice COVID restrictions I have found it very hard to get back into the groove. I normally would shoot 4 rounds every weekend plus competitions but this season I have shot less than ten rounds total since the beginning of February . I think a lot is down to knowing I can shoot the scores but because of lack of training they are not coming so I am just saying F'k... it too lazy! +1 on that. And I find it difficult to rationalize the cost to just drive out to the club to shoot a few rounds and BS a bit. Really not a happy time in that regard for me at any rate. OK, so I'm whining. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Lecter Posted Thursday at 11:32 AM Share Posted Thursday at 11:32 AM On 4/21/2022 at 6:53 AM, Robden said: I usually shoot a comp every weekend. I often shoot twice and sometimes 3 times a week as well as the weekend comp. My scores of late have become quite inconsistent and I'm wondering if I'm doing (trying too hard) too much. Is it worth just shooting from comp to comp? I would still go to the mid week shoots because I enjoy the c raic. Maybe do some scoring instead of shooting. i cant shoot too much , not at the cost nowadays !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deershooter Posted Thursday at 06:38 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:38 PM 2 skeet 2 DTL Wednesday same on Saturday comp on Sunday’s used keep me in the money unfortunately that’s £100 now a week with diesel and a drink and cartridges all to win £25 clay shooting will follow golf and trout fishing and gradually decline. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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