Coaches support athletes moving from the Learn to Train athlete development stage into the Active for Life or the Train to Train high-performance pathway. Learning the principles of marksmanship and how to develop the prone, kneeling, and standing positions can help athletes develop proficiencies to excel and enjoy the sport while reducing the possibility of long-term injuries.
Helpful Resources:
The Fundamentals of Olympic Rifle Shooting The International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) has recently developed a module for athletes and coaches on the fundamentals of rifle shooting. The module consists of four elements: shooting position, aiming, pulling the trigger, and breathing.
Heinz Reinkemeier Heinz Reinkemeier is a professional coach, psychologist, and author who specializes in the sport of shooting. His website contains resources such as position specific posters that are helpful for coaches and athletes.
Anschutz The rifle company, Anschutz, teamed up with Olympic gold medalist Matthew Emmons to create a poster called 3-Position Tips From Matt Emmons.
The Principles Of Marksmanship Infographic The downloadable infographic contains information on the five principles of marksmanship.