[Dan M]

Why does that happen?

 

[Dukefan]

Because we are human. Happens in every sport.

 

[SKB-Eric]

One of my shooting partners goes like a roller coaster from 24-25's down to 16-18's - it is all in his head. He over thinks it.

 

[bcnu]

The 6 inches between the ears. And dwelling on the past. A missed target is in the past, can't do anything about that but if you keep thinking about, it will have company. Maybe instead of looking at an event as 100 targets, try looking at it as 100 one target events.

 

[Dan M]

I think the 6 inch problem is definitely the biggey for me

 

[OldGoat]

This is why Everyone from Albert Einstein to Alfred E. Newman has an eraser on their pencil. Think about it.

 

[Shotshell99]

Usually too much spicy food or under cooked chicken.

 

[Scorpion8]

Gray matter, or lack of concentration on thereof. It happens to all of us from time to time. What's more important is how it affects you and how soon you get back on the horse.

 

[AAtrap]

If I had the answer to your question I wouldn't be concerned about paying 11-12 dollars a box for shells.. Go back to the basics and shoot through it.
Steve

 

[Battle37]

This is why Everyone from Albert Einstein to Alfred E. Newman has an eraser on their pencil. Think about it.

NUFF said!

 

[Dogbest]

Having a regular routine that I strive to implement on every shot has helped reduce the roller coaster.

 

[KS-5 Spec.]

Because you let your mind get in the way.

 

[TriIceS]

It happens. Maybe just a bad day. Take a break and don't overthink it.

 

[perazzidave]

I find breaking mid 90's in singles pretty achievable. 97's and above depending on club and targets thrown fairly often. Getting over the hump for a 100 takes a good solid effort that will tire me out mentally because of concentration and good shooting habits. The mental drain only lasts a short time and I'm ready for next event no problem. I'm the kind of guy if I'm shooting well I don't change my demeanor. I'm talkative between rounds and continue whether I'm 25 or 75 straight.

Once I get through the first couple of shots without error and missing a target I get in the groove. Sometimes I am going straight and I get this feeling that I'm coming off the rails. I start busting targets in large pieces or splitting them in half, it feels like an impending doom. I may have this feeling for 2 or 3 posts and then I drop one I get real solid and that nervousness/anxiety seems to go away. For me this can happen on the first trap through the 3rd. Once I get through the first 3 traps I'm pretty good shape on the fourth trap.
PDave

 

[machine121]

Agree with the above. Also consider a visual issue. Are you seeing the targets well? Are you bead checking?

 

[o-hale]

If you are like a lot of us shooting once every couple weeks makes it really hard to be consistent.
The big dogs and a lot of want to be big dogs shoot every week, thousand targets a week will help a lot.

 

[colonel klink]

I fixed that problem a couple years ago. Now I just shoot like crap all the time. Lowers my expectations and blood pressure at the same time.

 

[bcnu]

A Terry Jordan Wall Chart will help a lot too. If you can't put in the real targets, it is a great way to do the same thing and not spend the money.

 

[perazzidave]

I fixed that problem a couple years ago. Now I just shoot like crap all the time. Lowers my expectations and blood pressure at the same time.

Wilhelm, you don't lose your focus eyeballing Doc Bombay's little flock of sheep do you?
PDave

 

[fcfacp]

Perishable skills, if you don't do it often enough you lose it.