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We asked four collegiate coaches for their views on the following hypothetical question: “I have practiced dry-firing and sight-picture drills to train my eye and trigger finger for a controlled, well-timed shot. Our local club coach tells me my position is correct (head erect with a well-supported position, etc.). Are there any exercises or weight training that will help reduce my ‘wobble area’ and stabilize my hold, or should I just concentrate on my sight picture and accept a certain amount of movement?”

The WVU rifle team climbs two spots back to No. 1 in this week’s College Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Poll. The rankings are based on the last aggregate score shot by each team.

The West Virginia University rifle team ended the fall semester at No. 1 in last week’s Collegiate Rifle Coaches Association (CRCA) Poll.

Five days after setting an NCAA record score, the Mountaineers surpassed their own record.

Thrasher dominated this year’s NCAA Rifle Championship, sweeping both air rifle and smallbore.

“It’s been quite the experience, learning the path for qualifying for the Olympics—because I knew absolutely nothing about it,” Ginny Thrasher said with a laugh.

Natasha Dinsmore fell in love with the sport that constantly calls for perfection.

Proving once again that 2016 is the year of Ginny!

Many athletes believe that practicing physical skills over and over again will build “muscle memory” that allows them to execute those skills under pressure.