Verminator343 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Hey guys! I recently recieved my SGC aout four months ago. At this time I have only been clay shooting and have witnessed my shooting development. I have shot at local clay shoots through out these few month. On my first shoot; I shot 26%. Recently on my seventh shoot, I shot 58%. Do you guys think I should take tuition or not? My shooting partner wants tuition but I am sceptical. Edited March 19, 2014 by Verminator343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yes it's will pay off correcting the minor bad habits before they get to bad and get that 58% up to 75% faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 First thing forget percentages means nothing as it all depends on how hard or easy the target atb and enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatcatsplat Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Get the feel for it first and pick up some bad habits, then get some tuition and correct the bad habits - That will make the difference between an OK score and a great score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dashman1 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Good advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator343 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks guys! Really useful advise. I do have some bad habbits like my foot position - I shoot like I shoot a target rifle - I have been told to stand squarer so I can get clays with a flight moving across from the trap, which insidently I shoot more poorly on compared to rising teal or birds going over head. Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenshooter Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 There's a shed load of technical stuff on pick up points, hold and kill points and much more. It's a total no brainer that you or anyone else needs coaching depending on how good you want to be - if you embed bad habits, that's going to hold you back. That's not the real problem! It's getting a good coach that can be difficult and you need someone you trust to recommend a coach. I've seen some excellent coaches and some shockingly useless ones as well - that are a total waste of good money - all IMHO of course. A good coach will be the best investment you've ever made. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 It'll help if you were to tell us where your based as there may be a good coach in your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Depends what you want to achieve and also what your learning style is. I learn very quickly from being coached. If I have to work it out for myself I can get bored by frustration. If you're a pragmatist you might prefer working it out for yourself. If the two of you have different learning styles tell your mate to get his own lesson and see how you feel after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dear Verminator, Its a lot easier to learn how to do it correctly first off, than having to unlearn the bad habits. The wheel has been invented and novices standing incorrectly, mounting badly, not knowing what gun fit looks or feels like, are the biggest obstacles. Then learning your 3 areas, where can I see it, where do I start my gun and where do I kill it. By waving the gun around you will break some clays, but with a method you will do it consistantly If you can get a good coach, it will be money well invested. kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator343 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Thanks Kermit. Willpoon; I am based in Waltham Chase near Winchester. I normaly go to Wallers Ash Clay Ground, Fareham CTC or Gosport and Fareham CTC (otherwise known as 'Lee-on-the-Solent Shoot'). I primarily shoot with my gun up, and have both eyes open so I can find and track the clay. Then when it comes to shoot, I close my left eye and have a perfect view down the ridge. What do you guys do? Verminator343 Edited March 19, 2014 by Verminator343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Pm me of you like I've just been coaching in that neck of the woods I can put you in touch with 3-4 excellent coaches who would look after you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisondan Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks Kermit. Willpoon; I am based in Waltham Chase near Winchester. I normaly go to Wallers Ash Clay Ground, Fareham CTC or Gosport and Fareham CTC (otherwise known as 'Lee-on-the-Solent Shoot'). I primarily shoot with my gun up, and have both eyes open so I can find and track the clay. Then when it comes to shoot, I close my left eye and have a perfect view down the ridge. What do you guys do? Verminator343 A friend of mine who I shoot with is a coach who teaches at EJ Churchills, let me know if you want his details. I've not been to Wallers Ash in years, got a bit too busy for my liking. I did shoot 47/50 there once though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krwigan Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Deffinately use a recommended coach, I had a lesson yesterday for £60 which is a wad of dosh for me. Yes, I learnt some basics and hit some clays on the novice stand, but I do feel that I could have learned this info off any decent shot. I'm still not clear on wheather I should be focused along the rib or the bird, as I was told to focus on both. That's just one example of yesterday. Good luck I'm sure the lads on here will put you onto a cracking coach! KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) Deffinately use a recommended coach, I had a lesson yesterday for £60 which is a wad of dosh for me. Yes, I learnt some basics and hit some clays on the novice stand, but I do feel that I could have learned this info off any decent shot. I'm still not clear on wheather I should be focused along the rib or the bird, as I was told to focus on both. That's just one example of yesterday. Good luck I'm sure the lads on here will put you onto a cracking coach! KR That's a shame, you need to watch and totally focus on the clay, never look at your barrels. Providing your gun fits correctly your focus on the clay will automatically take your barrels to the clay. from Auntie. Edited March 20, 2014 by 100milesaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit the frog Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 You look at the clay, you try to read the makers name on it! listen to Auntie kermit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verminator343 Posted March 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Well, I had tuition today.... And it was better than I thought it would be. Thanks for the advise eveyone! Verminator343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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