Weekly Shooting Q&A

This weekly Q&A series addresses common questions from pistol shooters about training, technique, and competition. Each entry focuses on one mental, one technical, and one match-day topic—answered from a coach’s perspective, with emphasis on process, consistency, and long-term development.

• Building Calm and Consistency

  Common questions on tension, grip, and first match shots—answered by an ISSF pistol coach.

  Read Week 1

• Focus Without Force

  Attention control, dry fire honesty, and rushing shots.

  Read Week 2

• Control vs Trust

  Overthinking, trigger speed myths, and bad-shot recovery.

  Read Week 3

• Stability Without Tension

  Hold stability, acceptable movement, and being watched.

  Read Week 4

• Breathing and Pressure

  Breathing control, match adjustments, and finals stress.

  Read Week 5

• Routines and Reliability

  Confidence, follow-through, and real improvement.

  Read Week 6

• Reset Skills

  Mental resets, stance stability, and time pressure.

  Read Week 7

• Expectations

  Expectation management, dry fire confidence, qualification mindset.

  Read Week 8

• Flow and Execution

  Finding flow, executing shots, and scoreboard stress.

  Read Week 9

• Endurance

  Mental fatigue, consistency, and long matches.

  Read Week 10

• High Stakes

  Motivation, fine motor control, and medal pressure.

  Read Week 11

• Season Reflection

  Reflection, simplicity, and long-term growth.

  Read Week 12