The Pursuit of Excellence: Beyond the GunOXOXXOOX. Having fun yet?Me neither. Been there, done that. Don’t know a single shooter who hasn’t. That’s a truth. Here are a few more, a realistic look at how to improve our game. What it really takes to break more targets consistently.A Tribute to Randy LawrenceAwhile back, my Editor, Randy Lawrence, wrote a superb magazine article titled "Respect For The Game". This insightful, gritty piece posed some soul-searching questions to those of us who partake of the wing and clay sports. I hope Randy will look kindly on my comments and pray that my remarks will do justice to the bulls-eye relevance of Randy’s ...
XXXXXX. XXXXXX. The truth now…is there a simple, clear and very straightforward approach to shooting this well consistently? Yes. Paragon teaches a shooting “system,”…an ultra-simple “process” that teaches shooters how to “self-correct” their own swing mistakes. Knowing why that just happened, right-now ends the mystery, the confusion and frustration. Knowing why allows the shooter to intentionally build the swing that breaks the target consistently. XXXXXX…on purpose! It’s not complicated. Shooters of all skill levels are learning the Paragon process in a few hours, not weeks or months.It begins with this ...
The mental game…does it really work? Oh yeah. Want to know its magic? Sorry. As mysterious as it may seem, there’s no magic in it anywhere. Instead, there are just some common sense, albeit different, mental approaches to your shooting. Using these mental changes can, however, create what seems like magic. Seriously, I'm not kidding. The techniques work beautifully and dependably and generate more XXs.Let’s start with this understanding. Upfront and personal…pressure to do well…to not fail…is universal. That says…you and I are not alone with tournament pressure. Look around. Body language and facial expressions say today is the day. Everyone ...
I take my lessons with students personally. It’s not just business. In this true story, the two gentlemen were my students and good friends. My students’ goals are my goals. I answered their questions honestly and constructively. Please hold onto that “constructive” part, OK? Thanks. “Practice does not make perfect.Only perfect practice makes perfect.”Vince LombardiBob and Kevin are savvy, successful business owners. A few years back, Bob called me on a Thursday.“Hey Dan, the SC State shoot is coming up next month. Kevin and I are going to the club on Saturday to practice. Want to join us?”“Yes, thanks.”When I pulled into the ...
Shooters often come to me because they are serious about advancing their shooting skills. All are looking for a dependable shooting system that works. Many shooters arrive lost and confused…frustrated and discouraged after trial-and-error struggles. The question I hear most often is, “Why am I so inconsistent?” Let’s talk about this, as the answers are enlightening.After four decades of competing, studying every aspect of shooting, and teaching the clay target sports…I’ve learned what truly works, what doesn’t, and most importantly, why. If you have a few minutes, here are a few learned lessons shared with each of my thousands of ...