CN Live | Shane Coley's Shooting Advice - 3/9/17

Published on March 15, 2017
Duration: 13:06

Shane Coley, a Team Glock captain and competitive shooter, discusses his journey into shooting, emphasizing the mental game learned from baseball. He highlights common beginner mistakes like anticipating the trigger pull and improper grip angles. Coley shares his strengths in speed and weaknesses in control, detailing his training focus on discipline. He also offers insights into sight preferences and the challenges of transitioning to red dot optics.

Quick Summary

Shane Coley, a Team Glock captain, highlights common beginner shooting mistakes like anticipating the trigger pull and improper grip angles. He considers speed his strength but control his weakness, actively training discipline. Coley prefers green fiber optic front sights and discusses the challenges of transitioning to red dot optics, emphasizing the critical role of confidence in competition.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Introduction to Shane Coley
  2. 00:11Joining the Army & Early Shooting
  3. 01:01First Shooting Experience
  4. 01:42Realizing a Passion for Shooting
  5. 02:25Shooting vs. Baseball Mentality
  6. 02:52Mental Game in Competition
  7. 03:56Career Highlights & Championships
  8. 04:40Training with Teammates
  9. 05:29Common Beginner Shooting Mistakes
  10. 06:14Grip Angles and Pressure
  11. 07:11Strengths and Weaknesses in Shooting
  12. 08:33Advice on Increasing Shooting Speed
  13. 09:21Preferred Sights
  14. 10:01Red Dot vs. Iron Sights
  15. 11:49Importance of Confidence in Competition

Frequently Asked Questions

What are common mistakes beginner shooters make according to Shane Coley?

Shane Coley identifies anticipating the trigger pull and using improper grip angles, such as a straight up-and-down support hand, as common beginner mistakes. He also notes that shooters sometimes try to force recoil instead of letting it happen naturally.

What are Shane Coley's strengths and weaknesses as a shooter?

Shane Coley considers speed to be his primary strength, noting he has always been a fast shooter. His biggest weakness is control, which he has struggled with for years due to lapses in focus, and he is actively training to improve this aspect.

What type of sights does Shane Coley prefer and why?

Shane Coley prefers green fiber optic front sights for their visibility in various lighting conditions. He also uses an all-black rear sight with adjustable capabilities for easy zeroing, finding the green fiber optic stands out the easiest.

How important is confidence in competitive shooting?

Confidence is described as incredibly important by Shane Coley. A lack of confidence can lead to constant lapses in focus, a weakened mental game, inconsistent trigger pulls, and an inability to perform at one's full potential, causing shooters to second-guess their actions.

What advice does Shane Coley give for improving shooting speed?

Shane Coley believes speed is largely a natural ability. For those looking to improve, he suggests setting up a target at 5 yards and firing as fast as possible, aiming to eventually see the sights pick up quickly enough to increase overall speed.

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