falconpilot
Gold $$ Contributor
I thought that right now, before the Nationals would be a good time to have a discussion regarding pit service. As a competitor, I ALWAYS strive to give the absolute fastest, accurate target service as possible to the shooters. It's a matter of pride for me...by myself, I can generally have a target pulled, scored, marked and back in the air in less than 12-15 seconds. While I understand that not everyone is able to give this fast of service, you should still give it your very best...and your best doesn't include playing grab *** with the pretty lady pulling the target next to you, or talking it up with the boys. You best is playing attention to your target...watching the back stop for impact...if not back stop or a hole has been shoot into the ground making bullet impact hard to see, then watch your target(tip - don't push spotter up flush with target when spotting. Let it stand off a bit so if you have a good shooter who is hitting the spotter often, you can see the hole under the spotter while looking up at target)..learn your shooter..is he a fast shooter or a slow shooter...listening for your shooters round to pass overhead..if you pay attention(key), it's easy to tell your targets bullets from the target on both sides of you...tip...you can't hear it if your busy beating you gums and not paying attention!! Keep your hands on the target frame itself as most times, you can actually feel the bullet pass through the frame..ALWAYS wear glasses in the pits! When the winds are strong and switching, good pit service is all the more important!!!
I know that it seems that everyone should know all of this, but I can tell you that isn't the case from past experience! If you aren't willing to give the type target service shooters deserve, quit shooting and take up golf! There is NO EXCUSE for not providing the shooter with the best you can give! It's not right, nor is it fair to your fellow competitor to give anything less !!
I know that it seems that everyone should know all of this, but I can tell you that isn't the case from past experience! If you aren't willing to give the type target service shooters deserve, quit shooting and take up golf! There is NO EXCUSE for not providing the shooter with the best you can give! It's not right, nor is it fair to your fellow competitor to give anything less !!