1. Fundamentals of The Shot Release Sending the Pellet to the Target Physical Foundation Mental Foundation FocusReleaseAnalysis

2. Keys to Release Focus is on Sight Picture Smooth Squeeze on Trigger Focus Through

3. Front aperture centered in rear aperture Target centered in front aperture Best hold normally happens quickly – within a few seconds! Sight Picture

4. Typical “Hold & Shoot” Technique 1st stage of hold Takes long time to settle 2nd stage of hold Steadier for about 1-6 sec 3rd stage of hold Hold deteriorates Laser traces showing hold on target Quick twitches in hold pattern indicate poor NPA, balance, relaxation Many shooters are trying to pull trigger here! Inconsistent approach Hold for 4 or more seconds before shot released

5. “Dynamic Aiming” Technique 1st stage of hold Hold settles quickly 2nd stage of hold Steady hold for about 1-6 sec 3rd stage of hold Hold deteriorates Laser traces showing hold on target If trigger not pulled yet, it’s time to reject! Used by over 70% of top shooters Consistent, deliberate approach Steady hold due to good NPA, balance, relaxation Shot released within 1-3 sec

6. Find Your Optimum Hold Time Most top shooters hold on the bullseye for 1 - 6 seconds Learn your own comfortable, but aggressive timing However, avoid “snapping” too quickly at the shot

7. Really establish good balance, relaxation & NPA! Use consistent, controlled approach to bullseye Fix gaze on bullseye Improving Hold Today

8. Typical Trigger Squeeze Less-Skilled Shooter Trigger Pressure Trigger release pressure 1 st stage Trigger pressure Time (sec) 0 3 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 Snapping at trigger Holding, holding, holding....

9. Typical Trigger Squeeze Highly-Skilled Shooter Trigger Pressure Trigger release pressure 1 st stage Trigger pressure Time (sec) 0 2 4 6 8 Smooth squeeze when everything is right Pressure added before sight picture centered

10. Typical Trigger Squeeze Sporter/Single-Stage Trigger Trigger Pressure Trigger release pressure Time (sec) 0 2 4 6 8 Smooth squeeze when everything is right

11. Focus Through Nothing Changes after trigger pulled Continue to maintain position, balance, relaxation & NPA Keep finger back Most important: Continue to maintain focus, concentration, and fixed gaze!

12. You are now ready for the Analysis of this Shot!