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Enhancing Trap Shooting Proficiency Through Dynamic Home Practice Simulation: A Novel Approach for Precision and Consistency Improvement

Authors

Zhiqi Yuan1 and John Morris2, 1USA, 2California State Polytechnic University, USA

Abstract

I noticed that most trap shooters practice dry firing towards a wall, pretending that there is a target on the wall, going right or left [1]. However, they are not aware if they have come close to or "hit" the target by just imagining it. It is very dull to lift a gun toward a wall with nothing on it. I decided to create a Python program to have a person practice and shoot as if at a range [2]. The program lets a person practice the correct technique which involves not moving the gun with their arms, but with their core. The shooters can practice peripheral vision, pulling the trigger at the right time and following the target. Results have shown that people were more engaged using the program while lifting a gun, than only lifting a gun towards the wall.

Keywords

Trap Shooting, Trap Shooting practice, Clay Target Practice, Target Following Practice