Target shooting is an individual sport, where participants are mostly competing against themselves. For this reason, generally there is little to be gained from snobbery on the mound. You will find in most cases, your cohort will be more than willing to offer advice and guidance in times of learning.

The term “coaching” also encompasses formal teams events, shot in pairs; one shooter and one wind coach. During a season, many clubs (Sydney Rifle Club included) participate in the prestigous “Grade” shoots.

Nominally there will be at least one Grade shoot at each distance, throughout the year. Grade shooting is a club vs club event that dates back to the early years of the sport. Teams are formed for the various disciplines, and multiple squads of at least four, can be submitted (depending on participation levels). The aggregate score of the squad for the targetted discipline is finally submitted to an MDRA collective, whereby clubs compete for line honours.

Paricipating in such Grade days is the perfect opportunity for members to be coached by more senior members.