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MARKSMANSHIP BASICS - Breathing
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<blockquote data-quote="chip cochran" data-source="post: 1007680" data-attributes="member: 52770"><p>1) optimum breath control is directly related to cardio fitness. You should be able to slow down a) the breath cycle, b) heart rate. This is learned by doing the work and practice, practice, practice. If you are going on a high country elk or caribou hunt, obviously you will need to get into physical shape. Scout snipers do lots of cardio work, running, crawling, climbing, etc. They also practice breathing and slowing the heart rate. Any long distance shooter should consider themselves at the least a student sniper. It will better prepare you for a critical shot more than anything else.</p><p> </p><p>2) When I need to get quick control of my breathing, say after a long hike up a mountain. I like to get prone, then take in two to five deep breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth) slow on the exhale, at the same time I focus on slowing the heart beat. I am huffing when I start, by that fifth breath I am slowed down. This is the time to set up for the shot.</p><p> </p><p>IF you are having trouble finding the natural pause of the act of breathing, you just have to focus on breathing. You will find that natural pause at the end of each breath. I like to release the shot just before that pause, it is when the body is most still and your eyes are still in focus. The shot release should also be more of a surprise, if you anticipate it, you will most likely miss your target due to a flinch.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chip cochran, post: 1007680, member: 52770"] 1) optimum breath control is directly related to cardio fitness. You should be able to slow down a) the breath cycle, b) heart rate. This is learned by doing the work and practice, practice, practice. If you are going on a high country elk or caribou hunt, obviously you will need to get into physical shape. Scout snipers do lots of cardio work, running, crawling, climbing, etc. They also practice breathing and slowing the heart rate. Any long distance shooter should consider themselves at the least a student sniper. It will better prepare you for a critical shot more than anything else. 2) When I need to get quick control of my breathing, say after a long hike up a mountain. I like to get prone, then take in two to five deep breaths (in through the nose, out through the mouth) slow on the exhale, at the same time I focus on slowing the heart beat. I am huffing when I start, by that fifth breath I am slowed down. This is the time to set up for the shot. IF you are having trouble finding the natural pause of the act of breathing, you just have to focus on breathing. You will find that natural pause at the end of each breath. I like to release the shot just before that pause, it is when the body is most still and your eyes are still in focus. The shot release should also be more of a surprise, if you anticipate it, you will most likely miss your target due to a flinch. [/QUOTE]
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