raistrick Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I've seen some people shooting with their finger pointing along the barrel when they shoot and wondered why and whether this was just a trap thing? Does it keep the left elbow up and and stop you over swinging or something? That got me curious about any quirks people had whilst shooting. Does anyone here have any particular routine they go though during competitive shooting? Any trick that helps them focus on Skeet/Trap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Some people think it helps them to "point" the gun According to John Bidwell, it's not a good idea, because pointing your finger like that stiffens the wrist and can interfere with your flexibility when moving the gun (swinging or lifting it) Whatever floats your boat I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 pointing your finger like that stiffens the wrist and can interfere with your flexibility when moving the gun (swinging or lifting it) I guess that would be good for trap, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) I guess that would be good for trap, no? Dunno mate, never shot trap. All I know is it's bloody awful for Sporting Edited March 27, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexm Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 According to John Bidwell, it's not a good idea, because pointing your finger like that stiffens the wrist and can interfere with your flexibility when moving the gun (swinging or lifting it) It helps to keep the elbow at a comfortable 45 degrees. Gripping with all 4 fingers under the fore end can tend to make you lift your elbow up too far horizontally. Ask two instructors, get two answers! Find what works for you! p.s. I'm a 'pointer'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiganut Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I guess that would be good for trap, no? Are you saying that trap shooters are a limp wristed bunch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raistrick Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Are you saying that trap shooters are a limp wristed bunch No...no........ no. Stiff wristed... from erm, repitition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chard Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) Gripping with all 4 fingers under the fore end can tend to make you lift your elbow up too far horizontally.p.s. I'm a 'pointer'! I'm a gripper Interestingly, one of the best sporting shooters I've ever shot with held his arm out completely horizontally, parallel with the ground. Edited March 27, 2009 by Chard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexm Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I'm a gripper Interestingly, one of the best sporting shooters I've ever shot with held his arm out completely horizontally, parallel with the ground. A lot of skeet shooters do it too... they assume the "I'm ready for anything" type position, really low down, elbows out etc... personally I prefer a more natural, relaxed style. But as I said, different things work for different people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmsy Posted March 28, 2009 Report Share Posted March 28, 2009 Are you saying that trap shooters are a limp wristed bunch Yep, along with skeet shooters if you go around and watch the top shots they are all different in stance, gun hold etc. do what ever feels most comfortable, 90% of shooting in in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J2hapydna Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 I think Glen Eller was also Jr World English Sporting Champion before he decided to shoot Olympic Double trap. As a young lad, he took lessons from the likes of Mick Howells, Barry Simpson and many others. I think King George can be seen pointing his finger in his book It has got to be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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