| Summary: | This study was conducted to investigate the effect of fast and slow shooting on shooting a 10 m air rifle among skilled shooters. Two national-level shooters was involved in this study, and both shooters used their own rifles for the shooting test. They were given a total of 90 shooting trials each for the fast and slow shooting, and the sessions were conducted on two separate days. The key variables analyzed were time, score, and aiming trace speed (mm/s), using a specially designed optoelectronic device and the SCATT system. Data analysis for this study was conducted using Paired Sample T-Tests with the significant level set at p < 0.05. Results revealed that there were significant differences between fast and slow shooting on the aiming time and score (both showed p < 0.05) where fast shooting techniques show better values in both variables. However, there was no significant different between fast and slow shooting on the aiming trace speed (p > 0.05). Our findings underscore the paramount importance of the holding and aiming ability in shooting performance, with implications for training methodologies in competitive shooting. These findings highlight the importance of efficient aiming time in achieving high shooting accuracy. The study's results contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing shooting performance, with implications for shooters. The use of fast-fire shooting is suggested as an effective approach to improve shooting accuracy while conserving energy. Further research with a larger participant group can provide valuable insights into individual aiming time preferences and their impact on shooting accuracy. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
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