LATEST ENTRY Introducing Inner Ten
I built Inner Ten, an iPhone app for mental training in precision pistol shooting.
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The coach’s notebook.
Ideas to take to the range. A collection of observations, practical guides, and lessons from the pursuit of precision.
Experience on the range. Curiosity beyond it.
57 articles
NOTES FROM THE RANGE & BEYOND- LATEST ENTRY
ISSF-regelene for 2026: dette bør du få med deg
En kort og praktisk oppsummering av de viktigste endringene i ISSFs generelle tekniske regler og pistolregler fra 2026.
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Da digitale våpenkort kom. Hvorfor jeg lagde appen Våpenkort.
9. februar 2026 ble nytt digitalt våpenregister lansert. Politiets offline-forslag er QR-koder som bilde eller utskrift. Jeg så for meg kaos i bildearkivet og lagde en liten app for å holde orden.
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How Fast Should I Reset After a Shot?
Resetting after a shot is not about speed, but neutrality. Learn how elite pistol shooters recover between shots without emotional carryover.
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My stance feels different every day. Is that bad?
A stable shooting stance is not about rigidity. Learn why daily variation is normal—and how true consistency comes from balance and alignment.
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Time Pressure Makes Me Rush
Why rushing under time pressure is not a timing problem—but a routine problem—and how to regain control in competition.
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How Do Elite Shooters Stay Calm Under Pressure?
Elite shooters aren’t calmer by nature — they are deeply familiar with pressure. Learn how experience, training design, and mindset transform stress into normality.
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How Do I Know I’m Improving?
In shooting, real improvement shows up long before the scores do. Learning to respond calmly to both good and bad shots is one of the clearest signs that your process is maturing.
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Follow-through
The importance of staying mentally present after the shot
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Practical SCATT Analysis: Mikhail Nestruev – 10 m Air Pistol
A practical, step-by-step analysis of a SCATT Pro AP10 session using stability, trigger, and decision metrics.
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Para Training Camp at Rolvsøyhallen - January 2026
Para shooting classification and training camp at Rolvsøyhallen with NSF. A weekend of focused training, coach feedback, and valuable insights into working with para athletes in precision shooting.
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A retrospect on the selection and training of the elite female shooter Tao Luna
This article explores the journey of Tao Luna, one of China’s most accomplished female pistol shooters.
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The Vital Problems of Pistol Shooting
A deep dive into pistol shooting’s “vital problems”: wrist stability, trigger control, and why chasing the perfect sight picture causes bad shots—and how to fix it.
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Muscle tone – guarantee of an accurate shot
A deep technical reflection by Anatolii Piddubnyi on why muscle tone—not perfect aiming—is the true guarantee of an accurate pistol shot. Through historical examples, SCATT analysis, and practical training methods like Duet shooting and increased trigger weight, this article challenges conventional aiming theory and offers concrete drills to build stability and confidence.
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Should I change my technique during a match?
Why technical corrections belong in training, not competition — and what to do instead when things go wrong on the firing line.
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Why Does My Breathing Fall Apart in Competition?
Competition stress shortens the exhale and disrupts rhythm. Learn why this happens and how deliberate breathing restores control and performance.
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Finals Feel Completely Different. Why?
Finals aren’t just another match phase. The pressure, pace, and meaning change how decisions are made—and how shots are fired.
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Scatt Expert 2026
A comprehensive guide to Scatt Expert 25.12.1 for MX-W2, including detailed column analysis and practical interpretation for pistol shooters
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When Being Watched Changes Everything
Many shooters perform worse when others are watching—not because of nerves, but because attention shifts from execution to self-awareness. This article explains why visibility affects performance and how to train it like a skill.
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Why Holding Still Makes You Shake
Shaking during aiming is rarely a strength problem. It is usually a control problem. This article explains why trying to hold still creates instability—and how accepting movement leads to calm execution.
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Why the 9-Ring Is Big Enough
Many shooters believe the sights must stay perfectly still in the center to shoot well. In reality, predictable movement inside the 9-ring is often a sign of healthy technique. This article explains why consistency matters more than tightness.
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After a Bad Shot, Do Nothing Different
Many matches are lost not because of bad shots, but because of what happens after them. This article explains why the correct response to a bad shot is the same as to a good one—and how a neutral reset protects performance.
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Trigger Speed Is the Wrong Question
Many shooters ask whether their trigger pull should be slow or fast. The correct answer is neither. What matters is continuity. This article explains why uninterrupted pressure solves timing, rushing, and hesitation.
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When Control Ends
Overthinking is not a lack of discipline. It is a misunderstanding of where control actually belongs in the shot. This article explains how a clear shot plan defines where preparation ends—and trust begins.
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Write Your Shot Plan in 3–5 Steps
A shot plan is a simple, repeatable sequence that guides each shot from start to finish. This article explains what a shot plan is, why it matters, and how to write one that holds up under pressure.
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Why Your Bad Shots Are Not Random
A vocabulary every precision shooter should know to identify and fix recurring shot-quality issues in 10 m Air Pistol.
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Focus Without Force
Many shooters believe good aiming requires intense concentration. In reality, aiming improves when attention becomes quieter, simpler, and more observational.
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Why Dry Fire Never Lies
Dry fire removes recoil, noise, and score—revealing exactly what your technique is doing. It is where execution becomes honest.
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Why You Rush Good Sight Pictures
Rushing is not a discipline problem. It’s a decision problem. When shooters wait for perfection, urgency takes over.
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My training plan for 2026
A concrete 12-week drill plan to take a ~540 shooter to 570+ by fixing specific weaknesses visible in their match results.
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Sport Shooting Guru 2026
Your GPT for ISSF rule questions
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Grip Pressure
Grip pressure is one of the most misunderstood elements in pistol shooting. Many shooters search for a precise number or sensation—exactly how hard they should grip—only to become more tense and inconsistent.
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Tension is a Habit
Many shooters assume tension appears only under pressure: competitions, finals, important shots. So when tension shows up during an easy training session, it feels confusing—or even discouraging.
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The First Shot
Many shooters recognize this pattern immediately: training feels solid, preparation feels fine—but the first shots in a match are weak, rushed, or poorly executed. After a few shots, things settle. The problem is not technical ability. It’s the transition.
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MTs55 Free Pistol Series
Information about the MTs55 series of free pistols produced in the USSR.
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Happy New Year 2026!
The Top 3 Things Every Shooter Should Focus on This Year
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Weekly Shooting Q&A
Weekly Shooting Q&A is a coaching series built around common questions pistol shooters face in training and competition.
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Lottes Sport + Technik - Putter
Review — Lottes Sport + Technik Putter
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Black Friday from the ISSF Shop – Small Haul, Big Fan
A quick Black Friday purchase from the official ISSF Shop – practical gear and a nice discount.
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The 6 Essential Drill Categories
A framework to organize your training and break through the 570+ barrier in 10 m Air Pistol.
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How to Dry Fire Properly
Dry fire only works if it is structured, honest, and deliberate. This guide explains how to dry fire correctly—and how to use SCATT or Noptel to turn awareness into objective feedback.
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MasterKey Shooting: Structured Pistol Training with Starter Set & Training Camp 1
A hands-on review of the MasterKey Shooting Starter Set Pistol and Training Camp 1, focusing on structured technique development, training efficiency, and practical transfer from range practice to competition.
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50m vs 25m
Why freepistol is hard
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Lottes Sport + Technik - Pistolenhantel Delta
A pistol-specific training weight designed to improve hold stability, shoulder endurance, and correct muscle balance through realistic dry training.
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sa + tc = x
Sight Alignment + Trigger Control = Hitting the ten-ring
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Mastering the SCATT MX-W2
The SCATT MX-W2 is one of the most advanced wireless electronic training systems used by competitive shooters and coaches around the world. Whether you're fi...
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Precision Perfected – A Closer Look at the Morini CM84E Free Pistol
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Pardini SP22 – A Legendary Target Pistol
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Your Training Buddy
Your Training Buddy – Air Pistol
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Luftpistol
This is primary targeted Norwegians air pistol shooters. Feel free to join this group on facebook if you are interested in olympic shooting and air pistols.
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Meshpro Charm
A cute litte keychain
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Coaching Is Not Correction
Lessons from Željko Todorović on Athlete Development
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Shooting Dice
A simple but clever training accessory
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MEC Air Puck
Great box for your pellets
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Sauer Pistol Rest
Take a break between the shots
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SCATT Teaching Poster
A clear, coach-friendly visual guide that explains how to read and interpret data from the SCATT training system
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Gehmann Wooden Ammo Box 710
Excellent accessories for free pistol shooting
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