Shooting coach

[Birdo]

never hear much about coaching for shooters. Seems to be a self taught skill. My dad gave some tips many years ago, but that’s about it.
I’ve paid top dollar for martial arts and golf training.

i know we’re all expert marksmen here, right?

 

[ashes5]

I have found if you join different groups or clubs depending on the type of shooting you are looking for there will be members that are very good And will help you. You just have to ask. A lot of people don’t like to butt in. If you ask they are more than happy to help. You don’t have to pay big bucks for some coaching. There is a lot of coaching on YouTube by top shooting experts. I have a friend that is a bench rest shooter. He shares his knowledge with me anytime I ask him. He doesn’t make any money from it but is more than happy to share his knowledge.
My 2 cents

 

[Alan]

I was a lucky young man. I literally grew up in a sporting goods store. I not only had my dad, I had customers who willingly shared their insights (no pun intended). I did my best to pass on the legacy to my son, but he wasn't interested in hunting, fishing, OR the outdoors. Such is life.

 

[JoeWayneRhea]

John I am FOR SURE no expert , but have been lucky enough to have some truly accomplished shooters help me . Many of them are members here . Jonnes , Ken H ,Paul S, John ,Doc, Bryan ,Pete B, T.V.P., Mike,O.C.,Ed,Carl,Robert,A.Z.,Tom, Nhat, and many more . 
Every time I've reached out to them for advice they have always been more than helpful . 
Too many guys have this ego thing about taking advice from others ESPECIALLY when it comes to shooting ! I'd rather be improving , than be Bull headed  
I wish in lives closer to other airgun benchrest shooters to show me more , but I'll gladly take any advice these guys are kind enough to help me with.
I'm hoping next year I can slip off and spend some time with Ken and Paul and see if they can beat some sense into me . 

 

[Hynzie]

i always thought shooting was basicly trial and error and getting good info from good people,,,,then a couple days before EBR ,i called MARK B who is RAPID AIR WEAPONS in ARIZONA .for advice on a trigger setting my 30 cal HMX , ,,at that time he was at the range coaching up a couple of fellas ,so i think all you need to do is ask for help ,and it works out most of the time pat

 

[ashes5]

If joewaynerhea introduces you to his uncle run like hell. 

 

[JimNM]

For me, shooting is a lot like riding a bicycle. I can tell you how I do it...but it won't click for you until YOU do it. Further, I am more of an instinctual shooter than a technical shooter. That is next to impossible to "coach". Shoot with someone and with a purpose, to make the practice session more valuable. Just mindlessly throwing lead won't help you.

Begin with a goal in mind. Stop while you are still having fun.

Edit.... I am no expert and am full of hot air.

 

[Guest]

"JimNM"For me, shooting is a lot like riding a bicycle. I can tell you how I do it...but it won't click for you until YOU do it. Further, I am more of an instinctual shooter than a technical shooter. That is next to impossible to "coach". Shoot with someone and with a purpose, to make the practice session more valuable. Just mindlessly throwing lead won't help you.

Begin with a goal in mind. Stop while you are still having fun.

Edit.... I am no expert and am full of hot air.

Edit(not meant to be directed at your personally Jim, or anyone in particular.)
If I may elaborate on your shoot with a goal part. First you need to recognize the difference between practice and plinking. Don't fool yourself thinking you are gaining anything because you were pulling the trigger and hitting things without thought of what you are doing. While that is fun its not practice. Practice has a goal to be achieved and with shooting usually applies to one part of shooting such as trigger control, sight/target acquisition, breathing control, wind reading etc.

I'm always willing to learn more to b a better shooter whether the advice is from a another/better/more knowledgeable shooter or through experimentation during practice. One very important tip I got when first shooting field target had to do with offhand shooting. Once you find your stable point of aim when shooting offhand use your back heel/foot position to fine tune your aim instead of your hips or shoulders. Seems simple enough and lead to a noticeable improvement in my hit rate.

I still make mistakes and have wtf moments at home and during matches and in the end it is %99.9 shooter error and a slip of basic technique.

I could go further but then it would just be personal theories and techniques. Not the most entertaining to read I guess.

 

[JimNM]

Good points John, and no worries. I don't shoot FT, so the specific techniques used to excel in that direction are unknown to me.

Dont just throw lead if you want to improve.