The post whore thread.

Best part about that is that there will be super talented people there to watch & learn from.

Also, no matter who you are, you get to a big match and see the speeds that veteran competitors are running at and it's overwhelming. People tend to focus on how fast someone else just went, and focus on that speed, to their detriment. You're going to feel slow, and that's perfectly okay. For a first match you should really be focusing on safety and fundamentals. I think with you coming into this later in life, and not being full of testosterone puts you at an advantage and makes you a good learner.

Last thing. If you're getting all zeros, or A/B zone shots, then pick up your pace until you aren't. That will let you know when you're at the edge of your current ability, and in the doorway to your next level of skill.

Yeah, you're going to be pretty excited, and with the way you like to soak up info, you're going to be a little over stimulated. Lol

I always know the rules. I'm not so concerned about my trigger control as Im going to be an uber dork in slow motion. I think Ill hit my targets, its just how long it'll take me. Im willing to bet I time out on the two close stages.

You're going to feel like molasses, but you won't even come close to timing out. Unless that's in the rules, that's not even possible. Just set realistic expectations. If you think you'll suck, that's fine, just go in there and suck like a boss!

Or maybe... it'll be like the first time I shot trap. That was wholly new & I did fine.

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Yeah, you're going to be pretty excited, and with the way you like to soak up info, you're going to be a little over stimulated. Lol

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Ya think?! ;-)

Oh... & I'll really need to mind my holdover @ 35, I'm sighted for 200.

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You're going to feel like molasses, but you won't even come close to timing out. Unless that's in the rules, that's not even possible. Just set realistic expectations. If you think you'll suck, that's fine, just go in there and suck like a boss!

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I predict I'll be in the top twenty






Unless there's 21 folks signed up. Giggle

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Originally Posted by ChickNorris

Or maybe... it'll be like the first time I shot trap. That was wholly new & I did fine.

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Pretty much this. In fact, you already have accomplished the two requirements of starting a sport, not being a pussy and actually showing up, and knowing how to learn. Those are the two body hold ups for most people and you don't have that issue. Do forget anything else I said cause you'll be just fine.