welshwarrior Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Bryn Thank you for your kind words, I enjoyed it 2 hours as well. Daf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Did a sort of 'mock comp' 75 birder last night, the regular guys kept me right but there were a couple of etiquette things I was put right on - On the singles load both barrels, I assume to save time and reduce the time a squad it takes to shoot the round, Still haven't got the order of 5 & 6 birds in my head. Stand 2 round 1 I broke H bird and v.slightly chipped L bird, didn't realise and shot L bird again with second barrel so had the pair again, apparently if I did it again I'd get a warning and points deducted. Think I'll give comps a miss until I get the non shooting stuff straight in my head which is a pity as I had been thinking of entering the 100 bird comp on Saturday. Despite the newness and learning new stuff other than how to break clays, new range and shooting in a squad for the first time I had some very satisfactory stands in the gloom and heavy rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Yes load 2 for the singles to speed it up but as discussed we did so we could have a discussion after each shot as needed. Go for the competition the ref will look after you, have a quick read of the rules but half the "very knowledgeable" experts get them wrong. But yes you must break each clay with a single shot, if you break a pair with 1 shot you repeat Upto 3 times on a peg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adegville Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Should have posted this earlier but would like to thank Daf for my lesson last Saturday at Garland's after only having my SGC for 2 weeks. I would highly recommend anyone who has been thinking about getting a lesson with Daf to go ahead, very knowledgeable and a top chap! Learnt alot about mounting(after constant reminders) which I'm glad to say has stuck since shooting earlier the week. Hope to see you again soon once my shooting has progressed. Many thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I know Daf and the lesson has taken me much further on than expected. Between what you taught me and getting out there and having a go I find the time I have on the second bird of the pair is gradually extending but I still have a tendency to rush both. It's a reg comp so have been undecided about it, I suppose now is as good a time as any to make a start on the next big step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 If your going to start shoot competitions you'll have to start one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Daf, after the lesson with you on Tuesday and the trial run on the comp ground last night, its as good a time as any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted June 13, 2014 Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'd like to add to the thanks that Daf has already had. I cannot articulate the increase in my confidence levels after just a couple of hours with him. No pretentions, no stress just good coaching. The last 30 odd minutes on sporting clays put a smile on my face that lasted all day! Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2014 Glad the smile stay all day and the traffic didn't spoil it for you. Great to have met another PW member. Daf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Ok just to firm a few things if you want to make use of the PW discount the first lesson must be booked via PM by an established member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squash wavy Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 21/25 on my first round of skeet since my lessons. Gun down too. MASSIVE noticeable improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well done those little tweeking and a few exercises help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcmag Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Just a thank you to Daf, from me & Kdubya. Can't fault you. A vey enjoyable day with excellent coaching and good crack. Just need to put into practice the things you showed us now. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Great to meet you both yesterday and glad you enjoyed our time and found it useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Daf, you said at the fitting session that after a couple of lessons with a proper skeet coach I'd be breaking 20s, I can tell you that after tonight you were wrong or does 1 lesson with you count as 2? And the wee gun now feels absolutely part of me, thankyou Edited June 25, 2014 by Bryn12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 (edited) Bryn I'm over the moon it's coming together stick with it you'll love it as a discipline with your mind set. Edited June 25, 2014 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryn12 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Yeah the lesson with you gave me the knowledge but most of all the confidence that I could do it, tonight I felt the cold, ruthless, confidence on 1&7 that I used to feel shooting rifle when I was really at the top of my game, now I just have to work to get the other stands to the same level. Had a momentary lapse of concentration on the round 2, first target on 6, set up for Low wondered where it was then had an 'oh ******' moment but still managed to hit the target from High with a reflex shot. I find I'm getting more and more time on them now, even the pairs, sometimes I wonder if I've got a time for a cuppa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Richie Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Daf, Just a message of thanks for the lesson last week at Garlands. Really enjoyable, informative and thought provoking. It was particularly interesting when you identified I was generally missing in my vertical alignment and not behind as I had believed myself. Can’t recommend a session with you highly enough whether a novice like me or a more experienced shot who wants a bit of a tune up. Will be in touch to book another lesson soon. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Rich Glad it's helped surprising how many of the self professed your behind it experts aren't quite right. Give me a shout when you want to go out again. Daf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandspider Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nice offer, WW. Don't suppose you ever coach down Bristol way, do you?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Not anymore I'm afraid. Edited July 21, 2014 by welshwarrior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barni Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I would maybe book a lesson mid to late September if that's possible ? I will pm you for details . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 I would maybe book a lesson mid to late September if that's possible ? I will pm you for details . Cheers PM me with dates and details. Guy August is getting very busy with summer holidays, ideal time though to introduce kids to our sport, 410s and 28 bore are always ready with the 20 and 12s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbob Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Had a 2 hour lesson with Daf at Garlands yesterday and happy to report it was well worth the 1h 30m drive! I found the whole experience very enjoyable and informative, Daf is a nice chap who I instantly felt at ease with. I left the ground buzzing, driving home replaying all the things I'd learnt over in my head trying to make sure it had sunk in. Looking forward to putting it into practice at the weekend and attempting to keep those bad habits at bay! Thanks again Daf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good lad our Daf, you won't go far wrong. Now get it into practise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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