10M air pistol - straight arm technique.

[Paul SE]

Whilst browsing for 10M AP related things, I found this picture >>>CLICKY<<< of a young lady shooting her Steyr

What immediately struck me was her 'upward bent arm technique'

The competitor in the middle seems to be aiming in a rather more relaxed, or less strained method, while the furthest shooter seems to be using a fairly normal looking technique.

So how do you aim your pistol and what factors determine your aiming technique?

These fellows seem to use a fairly relaxed position, with the head not really too close to the top of the arm, and the arm looking not entirely 'locked-out'.

[tim s]

Hyper extending joint, that's simply where here elbow is fully extended.

[thisisdonald]

I used to do my lift and twist my arm clockwise before bringing the pistol back down onto target. This locks your elbow.
Try it. Point your arm straight out in front of you and look at your elbow joint. Now rotate your arm to the right (uf you are a righty) and now bring your wrist back round to firing position. You'll notice your elbow joint stays round to the right!
I found this made a difference when shooting prolonged sessions

[thirdwheel]

Ok try this.
Get some pals both male and female to stand up straight with their hands by their sides with their palms facing to the rear, rotate arms until palms are facing forwards and look at the straightness of the arms.

Most males arms will remain straight, most female arms will angle outwards from the elbow like the competitor you posted. A specialist othopedic bone pal of mine recons it's natures way of clearing female hips while carrying something.

George

[Paul SE]

Some interesting comments there, thanks for the input

Donald, I'll give your advice a try and see what happens

I guess a few wayward flyers will be happening until familiarity is achieved

[Rickenbacker]

The girl obviously has a funny elbow.

My Mrs has a similarly funny finger, though why she's never been tested for being a witch is anybody's guess.

The pistol shooter girl also looks to be exerting downward thumb pressure. That's a technical 'No No', but maybe she has a funny thumb as well.

HTH

[Mike Ra]

I used to do my lift and twist my arm clockwise before bringing the pistol back down onto target. This locks your elbow.
Try it. Point your arm straight out in front of you and look at your elbow joint. Now rotate your arm to the right (uf you are a righty) and now bring your wrist back round to firing position. You'll notice your elbow joint stays round to the right!
I found this made a difference when shooting prolonged sessions

One of the benefits of the forum, a post from over 6 years ago is still helping folk in their pursuit of 10m pistol nirvana. Many thanks Donald

[RobinC]

I learnt many years ago with both pistol and rifle, that what is important is the result, and to never comment on a technique or position as right or wrong until you see the score sheet!!!

You will see many varied techniques and positions on the line at World Cups in all events, some that would make a coach cry, and often in the medals, they work for the person who uses them, maybe for you, but in most cases maybe not.

Remember that even people of similar build have different muscle and tendon structures, and physical variations.

Fads and fashions come and go!

Have Fun
Robin