Any practice is better than no practice at all. I believe that and I teach that. But unless you have unlimited time and money, you had better plan to get the most out of your...

Not long ago I had a group of students in for a daylong seminar. As always, I began the day by asking them to discuss briefly their issues so we could address them later. One in...

Students often ask me, “Geez, I know how to hit that bird, and I hit it the first time. Why can’t I hit it four times in a row?” In many cases, they don’t have enough skill to...

The NSCA calendar is similar every year – early events in Florida, Arizona, and other warm states; transitioning in spring and summer to state championships, regionals, and the...

The scene was a local competition, and I was talking with two very good shooters. Both had the experience and skill to compete at the top level locally but weren’t quite there....

You might think that after more than 120,000 registered targets and who knows how many tournaments, I wouldn’t get nervous. But at times, I do – and so does everyone else. If...

I’m a huge believer in setting goals, but it’s just as important to manage your expectations as you chase those goals. That’s how you keep yourself on track and confident in your...

As your shooting improves, you should reevaluate and reset your goals, and over time you may find that the last few birds you need to reach your goal are the hardest to get....