Batler Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 Hi all, I wondering what the etiquette is or the best way to approach asking people to button for you is? I have one arm so shooting solo is always going to be a challenge (I'm still waiting for my certificate to drop too!). Right now I have regular lessons at mickley hall in Nantwich but I would like to visit other places around Manchester/Cheshire. I have a friend I can shoot with but he can only shoot at weekends and I prefer to go midweek to avoid crowds as I can be slow and don't like causing inconvenience to people. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 Just ask politely and I am sure someone would help you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink all day Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 Some places have timer delays on the stands so you can shoot solo. Otherwise ask when you’re booking in and they’ll probably put you in with a friendly squad. Most people will be happy to button for you at each stand but probably easier and more enjoyable to go round in a group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 Park lodge is a bit of a way from you but if you are ever over here drop me a message. It’s only down the road from me and I only ever go midweek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) Come to Puddington on a Thursday evening and message me, I’ll happily come down and press the button. Sealand and Worsley have delayed traps ASAICR Edited April 30, 2021 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted April 30, 2021 Report Share Posted April 30, 2021 Worsley have a time delay on button .If I saw a person with one arm I would ask them to join our group .As would most people. Hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted May 1, 2021 Report Share Posted May 1, 2021 I often find if shooting alone people just offer to button for me. If there's a queue I always accept. If it's not busy, I button myself or use the delays. Sometimes it's just nice to be alone and shoot, no pressure and stay on the stand experimenting with different stance, differant ways of taking the clays, or just till you you can actually hit them🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted May 2, 2021 Report Share Posted May 2, 2021 If no delay and I'm shooting alone, I put the button on the floor and tap with my toe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeedsZeppelin Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 18 hours ago, figgy said: If no delay and I'm shooting alone, I put the button on the floor and tap with my toe. I hope you wear a varruca sock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Townie Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I occasionally ask and people have always agreed very nicely. Most people are mostly nice, most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downforce Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 On 30/04/2021 at 17:08, Batler said: I would like to visit other places around Manchester/Cheshire Some grounds (like Sporting Targets Bedfordshire) have a mixture of buttons to press and audio (e.g. saying "pull" will triger the clay) Obviously depends what you want to shoot and if grounds local to you have that capability but might be worth a call to ask Otherwise just a polite excuse me as others have said D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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