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Like archery, should I start slingshot shooting small and light then work up?

Like archery, should I start slingshot shooting small and light then work up?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 16, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

We love this question, and it was also the last one submitted the season. COMMENT ON YOUTUBE The question came from an Olympic archer, who was wondering if he should approach slingshot, shooting as he approached archery. And honestly, his question is basically the...
Can the weight of a slingshot frame affect shooting performance?

Can the weight of a slingshot frame affect shooting performance?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 15, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Does the weight of a slingshot frame have any effect on shooting? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE It sure can. A heavier frame can have a dampening effect on the shot helping with what you might call recoil. However, we would warn anyone to not get too hung up on this and think...
What is the mentality for competition slingshot shooting?

What is the mentality for competition slingshot shooting?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 14, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

What is the right mindset for accurate slingshot shooting? Particularly in a competition setting? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE With a clouded mind, being a source of all kinds of trouble, how can one clear the mind and shoot successfully? This is especially a factor in...
Why do advanced shooters prefer TTF over OTT and why do they prefer thinner frames?

Why do advanced shooters prefer TTF over OTT and why do they prefer thinner frames?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 13, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

Why do top shooters shoot TTF and prefer thin frames? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Our answer is that top shooters don’t actually prefer through the forks instead of over the top and we’re not convinced that they necessarily prefer thinner frames either. Top...
Do big hands require big slingshots? Do small hands require small slingshots?

Do big hands require big slingshots? Do small hands require small slingshots?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 12, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, FAQ, Performance, Shooting, Slingshots

If I have large hands, I need a large slingshot frame? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE Do large hands require big slingshots? And if I have small hands, do I need to have a small slingshot frame? The answer is to use whichever slingshot frame works best for you. Some people have...
I get on a great slingshot shooting streak, then miss. How can I fix this?

I get on a great slingshot shooting streak, then miss. How can I fix this?

by Team SimpleShot | Jan 11, 2023 | Ask Nathan, Ask Nathan: Season Four, Performance, Shooting

Sometimes I will give myself a challenging target and be thrilled to hit two in a row. Then it never fails. I’ll miss that third shot. What can I do about it? COMMENT ON YOUTUBE We’ve all been here. We nail a few shots, matching our personal best, and then...
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