The mental game, US Navy Seals

ShootingArts

ShootingArts

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I have talked about breathing enough on here that most probably skim when they see I have written the word.

Here are some other people talking about it and some other people using breathing to affect emotion. The Seals use it in action, with their lives and other lives on the line. While they only talk about lowering stress and emotional levels, quick shallow breaths can get you on your toes a little when you are feeling flat footed.

For those that need to control their emotions better, here is how, one way anyway.

Hu

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grindz

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Nice topic Hu...

ShootingArts said:
I have talked about breathing enough on here that most probably skim when they see I have written the word.

Here are some other people talking about it and some other people using breathing to affect emotion. The Seals use it in action, with their lives and other lives on the line. While they only talk about lowering stress and emotional levels, quick shallow breaths can get you on your toes a little when you are feeling flat footed.

For those that need to control their emotions better, here is how, one way anyway.

Hu

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...lously-easy-exercise?utm_source=pocket-newtab
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It sounds like the Seals have found a way to quickly get closer to a meditative state, ..... meditation, prayer, zen,......... all seem to be ways to get the conscious mind out of the way and relax the body so that ‘purer’ thought and a calm body can prevail...... Not sure if that came out right, but I’ve always believed that the unconscious mind will prevail.

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aaronataylor

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I've recently incorporated taking a deep breath in my pre-shot routine and found an increase in my shot making accuracy.
 
Tin Man

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I used to struggle with my breathing so I’ve since eliminated it from my game altogether. Less variables to manage. ;)

Nice post OP. I’ve used square breathing before but not as part of match play. I often take a deep breath prior to getting on the shot as Aaron mentioned, but will try using square breathing in the chair and approaching the table. ��
 
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ShootingArts said:
I have talked about breathing enough on here that most probably skim when they see I have written the word.

Here are some other people talking about it and some other people using breathing to affect emotion. The Seals use it in action, with their lives and other lives on the line. While they only talk about lowering stress and emotional levels, quick shallow breaths can get you on your toes a little when you are feeling flat footed.

For those that need to control their emotions better, here is how, one way anyway.

Hu

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...lously-easy-exercise?utm_source=pocket-newtab
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Good stuff, thanks.
I'm going to try it.
I currently employ a couple deep "cleansing breaths" in my pre shot routine for bullseye pistol, and for service rifle, and it works.
I'll give the box breathing technique a try now too.
 
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garczar

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I guess taking a big hit off my pinch-hitter before playing probably doesn't count. ;)
 
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Earl seemed to know

Some years ago, I watched a video of Earl deliberately stepping back, taking a few deep breaths, before shooting a tough table-length shot; IIRC, the cue ball was near one corner pocket and it was basically a straight shot with the object ball a little past the middle of the table diagonally at the other corner pocket....after which he got down and fired it in with draw back for position....
I learned something right there about breathing to relieve stress and getting ready to shoot a tough shot......
 
Island Drive

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wahcheck said:
Some years ago, I watched a video of Earl deliberately stepping back, taking a few deep breaths, before shooting a tough table-length shot; IIRC, the cue ball was near one corner pocket and it was basically a straight shot with the object ball a little past the middle of the table diagonally at the other corner pocket....after which he got down and fired it in with draw back for position....
I learned something right there about breathing to relieve stress and getting ready to shoot a tough shot......
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Breathing must be paused during execution....
 
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