ilovemyheckler Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 When a right eye dominant shooter is shooting clays should you shoot with one eye open or both eyes open? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick.j Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 If he's shooting right handed, then both open is usually best In the end it comes down to the shooter and what works for him/her. I sometimes have to close my left eye as it takes over on certain targets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Whichever suits YOU, if you are shooting both eyes open and keep missing a particular target, try closing the left eye and shoot it again. You will eventually work it out for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I have only been shooting since Oct/Nov so over the past 5 months have been experimenting with my left eye shut and with both eyes open. I have now settled on both eyes open. Its the same with many sports,one technique will suit someone,whilst another technique will suit someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sometimes beginners find it initially easier to learn how to hit things with left eye closed; then having done so are then later able to switch to both eyes open, reaping the benefits of the extra vision that that brings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Sometimes beginners find it initially easier to learn how to hit things with left eye closed; then having done so are then later able to switch to both eyes open, reaping the benefits of the extra vision that that brings. Providing of course they are right handed The best course of action to have a lesson or two, it will be money well spent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think....both eyes shut may be where I've been going wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pothunter Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Providing of course they are right handed The best course of action to have a lesson or two, it will be money well spent 1. Indeed 2. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Thanks guys got my first lesson tomorrow at Seals Cove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Providing of course they are right handed The best course of action to have a lesson or two, it will be money well spent Voice of reason. No hard and fast rules just what works best for the person with the gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chady Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Yea I do this when I'm having sex with the Mrs.... Then I realise she downstairs having a cup of tea..... I think....both eyes shut may be where I've been going wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 When a right eye dominant shooter is shooting clays should you shoot with one eye open or both eyes open? Ever tried skiing on one leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 I shoot left handed and used to be right eye dominant until I broke my eye socked and detached my retina playing rugby I am now left eye dominant its helped my shooting no end but its a bit of a drastic course of action and it really really hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycoy Posted April 18, 2015 Report Share Posted April 18, 2015 Eye dominance is a fascinating subject and the brain is a powerful bit of kit If you shoot from the right shoulder with both eyes open, but have a slight left eye dominance you will not perform aswel as you could on most targets. You may however find that right to left fast crossers are something you do well at.,,the reason for this is because you see down the left side of the rib. Turning the gun to the left, you over lead the target and because its fast you hit it as it flies into the Shot trail. You can see this with the incoming pigeon, the brain thinks you on the nose or beak but you are actually shooting the left wing as you look at it. Spsctacular roll and fall but the bird walks off, get you eye dom checked tomorrow and stick to the conclusion. Slight eye dom problems get worse as you get tired and stressed with your performance. Flycoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westward Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) There are some targets on a sporting course where shooting 1 eyed is a disadvantage because you need both eyes open to see the lead gap when the target is behind the barrels. Examples would be teal shots, driven and targets going away downhill. Vision simply works better with both eyes open but the shotgun has to be mounted appropriately. Those who 'rifle mount' such that no rib is in the field of view are probably better off closing the 'spare' eye most of the time, especially if they're cross dominant. Edited April 19, 2015 by Westward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TbirdX Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 (edited) I start with both open, pick up and track the target and when I'm happy I have it, I close my left and fire. Edited April 19, 2015 by TbirdX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisondan Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I'm left-handed but right-eye dominant so have to shoot with my right-eye closed. I have recently invested in a high-rib sporting gun which gives much better peripheral view and target acquisition so this seems to be a good way of balancing it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycoy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 I start with both open, pick up and track the target and when I'm happy I have it, I close my left and fire.This is a good method to use if it suits you . I often encourage clients to use this technique, both eyes open gives you a better judgement of distance, then as you say close the problem eye just as you shoot. The problem comes if you try to judge lead with a eye dominance issue in control. We are not talking of a massive effect in your performance if you have a slight eye to central dominance, but maybe 1 or 2 clays per stand. Going away or straight on driven targets your brain will think you are in line but you will be off slightly, catching the targets edge or missing altogether. A few millemetres off at the gun is a good distance at the target. Eye dominance can change during your life so check it when you get the chance if you are having problems. That "I can't understand why I missed that" is often an eye dom issue.Shoot straight and staysafe! Flycoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 Good and sound information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 I used to shoot rifles when younger so am used to shutting one eye. But at times i think i should try to shoot with both open and see if it changes how i shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 With rifles and static targets you do not need to see speed and distance, the 3D effect. With clays target shooting it helps if you can see the 3D effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Shooting a shotgun both eyes open has advantages but some like myself just can't do it for various reasons. I know a few very good shot who only use one eye I know a lot of terrible shots who use two. As for rifles I shoot both eyes open it helps with situational awareness around the target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linny Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Yea I do this when I'm having sex with the Mrs.... Then I realise she downstairs having a cup of tea..... you need a shed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 With rifles and static targets you do not need to see speed and distance, the 3D effect. With clays target shooting it helps if you can see the 3D effect. Agree with what you're saying but im so used to shutting the eye its hard to keep it open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycoy Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 Agree with what you're saying but im so used to shutting the eye its hard to keep it open If it works for you and you are happy with how you get on then that's fine, if you are trying to gain as much advantage as poss, then providing the closed eye is not dominate once open then some practice would allow you to comfortably use it. With clays, all these slight improvements help to build up you averages, giving you more cage confidence ( another subject to talk about if anyones interested), relaxing you, and improving confidence, so improving your score. But the idea is that you enjoy your shooting so do what makes you comfortable and happy! Flycoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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