I did mean prone, and I know what you mean about aerobic rates, etc. It was more an observation in line with the idea of "sport" being physical, than a direct criticism.If archery counts as a sport, as do rifle and pistol shooting, then so should clay shooting - similar mental discipline, similar exertion, though not so sure about some of the rifle shooting. By that argument, however, and some of the above about exertion and physicality, tactical shotgun should also count as a sport - that would bring in the TV viewers!!
No doubt you mean prone rifle shooting! I think you would be surprised at the physical fitness training regimes of our Olympic shooters. You have to be anaerobically fit to be able to take advantage of a low heart rate, the best circulation to get oxygenated blood to the brain and eyes. Shooters have to train for what is a marathon type discipline!
I beg to differ on the no exertion in Archery.If archery counts as a sport, as do rifle and pistol shooting, then so should clay shooting - similar mental discipline, similar exertion, though not so sure about some of the rifle shooting. By that argument, however, and some of the above about exertion and physicality, tactical shotgun should also count as a sport - that would bring in the TV viewers!!
Goes to show how long ago it was that I used to use a compound bow, but if that clicked at the end of the draw it meant trouble (mine was silent, just got easier). Clickers were/are for recurves.Tinker bell said:I beg to differ on the no exertion in Archery.
Have a go at shooting 150 arrows with a tournament weight Bow.
Yes. Pulling back a compound bow is a hell of a job until it click at the end of the draw.
Hmm, better go back to lurking then...Tinker bell said:Learning more and more about you . :wink: #impressed
Tinker bell said:Robin Hood....Robin Hood ...riding through the Glen.....
Poker has a world cup and such like, is that a sport?Tinker bell said:If it has World, European Championships, if it has Grand Prix or World Cup qualifiers for a World Cup or European Cup...........it is a sport
No matter what people's personal opinions are.....true story
.....just saying..
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