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distractions
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 7:10 am
by Albert B
I like the story with the cat the most! I instantly replaced the picture of the situation with the cat in one with for example an ex mother-in-law next to the shooter. Now that is something that would distract and upset the best topshot in the world!
By the way, dealing with distractions can be trained even at work. When you work at an office and someone wants your attention, first try to concentrate on finishing whatever you were working on (typing a sentence, making a calculation or whatever) and then direct your focus to the other. Use this in every situation that occurs and you will find that it becomes a natural thing, even during shooting.
Albert
(The Netherlands)
find a lefty
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 8:36 am
by litz10x
Try shooting next to a lefty, that's always fun. . .between having their brass come at you and being able to look @ eachother in standing is good practice for distractions.
Good luck!
Steph
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 3:49 pm
by F. Paul in Denver
VAshooter wrote: As I achieve my correct grip he licks my hand. If I hold too long he gets up and sniffs at the pistol.
If you have a cat trained to lick your hand when your grip is correct and sniff the gun when you're holding too long - you have a great training tool - I'll be happy to buy him from you. :-))
F. Paul in Denver
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2006 4:59 pm
by Slo cat
A pistol coach once told me he would have his shooter train with two radios turned on, to two different stations. He said this was very effective in training his shooter to ignore distractions.
Here is my cat watching the Super Bowl game Sunday:
Best Regards,
Slo cat
Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2006 5:06 pm
by VAshooter
Slo cat,
After studying the picture I've decided that my cat's in better shape than yours but probably much harder to live with.
Doug in Virginia
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:20 am
by Misny
Slo cat,
I don't believe that cat has moved since I saw a previous photo of him. Have you checked to see if he is still alive? He may be pickled!
Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:12 am
by Slo cat
Misny,
You're right. I have a theory that it is the Budweiser beer that keeps him in a stupor. Now if I could only take him with me on the Pilkington tour to Germany during Oktoberfest, he would then learn what really excellent beer tastes like.
Best Regards,
Slo cat