Hunting Tradition Passed On Written by David Selman, Tracker-Outdoors.com
It’s a cold crisp winter day, cloudy and damp, just right for still hunting or stalking game in woods of central Texas . The hunt takes place in Bosque Co. just west of Lake Whitney which is a mix of hardwood’s, mesquite, and of course cactus. Along for hunt is a son and his daughter. They are bow hunting for white tail deer she is along for experience and does not carry or shot a bow yet, being about twelve years old. Not quite strong enough yet to pull and hold minimum draw weight of a compound bow. Dressed in full camo, they slowly still hunt along edge of a well used game trail. Reaching on area that has been pre-scouted and tree stands set up. One in a large tall oak, and other in a short distance away, over looking small pound and feeder. With game trails leading in to pond and clearing. He places Elizabeth in a concealed pocket of brush at base of old oak, so she may safely observe clearing and any game that shows up. A short time later a hunting companion Mike comes in to same oak tree stand. Totally unaware someone is sitting so quiet and still and camouflaged. He does not see her. Into tree stand he climbs. He settles in, she wonders, should I say something or just stay Quite and still. Finally Beth decides it might be best to make mike aware of her presence, since he dips and might have to or
| | Training TechniqueWritten by Matt Russ
Having an effective training plan is very important, but if you are reinforcing bad habits or technique with your training you are working against yourself. Technique, form, and skill are often overlooked facets of training. Athletes should spend a portion of each season perfecting their form, just as they work on strength, endurance, and speed. Proper technique not only makes you more efficient and faster, it can prevent overuse injuries. Endurance athletes repeat motions thousands of times in a single work out. Improper leg tracking on your bike or a bad foot strike at best wastes energy, but could lead to a visit with orthopedist. Here are some guidelines for perfecting your form and technique… •Seek instruction. You can not work on better form if you do not know what it is. A cycling or running coach can video your stride or spin and give you exact feedback on what you need to work on. Books and video tapes are helpful, but they do not have a discerning eye and can not give you specific instruction you may need. Most coaches charge an hourly fee for one to one instruction. •Get Feedback. Visual feedback is best. If you own a video camera set it up on a tri-pod to record your form. Playing it back in slow motion allows you to break down each portion of your stride or spin. A mirror in front of treadmill or trainer is another inexpensive way to give your self feedback. •Conscious then unconscious. The process of reinforcing proper form is to consciously repeat a proper motion until it becomes automatic and unconscious. This process takes thousands of repetitions, and you must regularly focus on and check your technique and form.
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