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Sway in the Standing Position	An article by Carrie Quigley (with helpful exercises) to help shooters to achieve better balande
Looking at the IRIS adaptor	Many shooters use an IRIS. Do you know what's around and how much one will cost. An informative article by Ron Maine of SA Equipment Shop.
TRA DIARY INSERTS - Spares to print (put them through your printer twice for doublesided.	Extra pages for SHOOTING DIARY......PLOTTING TARGETS .... GRAPH YOUR PROGRESS
Coaching comment (e-form)	Have your say on coaching matters. Complete the e-form and make your opinion known. Tricia Van Nus
Are You a Good Competitor?	From an US article - do you know the protocol?
Lanny Bassham	Thoughts on SELF IMAGE from the great man - videos available on the website too.
Tips & Tricks for Coaches	A new area from the Australian Sports Commission - check this out. It's for Coaches and Officials.
Diary & Training Plan blanks	Blank forms to complement Kim Frazer's article on Training Plans and a TRA Diary blank by Tricia Van Nus
Are you lucky?	Are you a lucky shooter?....An article by Tricia Van Nus
Developing a Training Plan	An article by Kim Frazer on how to start and maintain a good shooting training plan.
Hearing - a few thoughts	Hearing - is it worth protecting? An article on hearing loss and protection. Tricia Van Nus
An overview of the NCAS Coaching courses	A look at the syllabus for Level 1 & 2 coaching Courses - Tricia Van Nus
Back to Basics	An overview of the process of rifle shooting from the very beginning. Tricia Van Nus
Thinking in a Match	A few hints to get you thinking! - Tricia Van Nus
Dry-firing	Dry-firing really works - hints to help get started - (pdf) Tricia Van Nus
Sound Shooting Position	A few hints to help establish a sound shooting position - (pdf) Tricia Van Nus
Wind and Flags	What to look for when working with wind - (pdf) Tricia Van Nus
To Cant or not to Cant	A simple explanation of canting -(pdf) Tricia Van Nus
Heart Rate FAQ	Answers to some of the most asked questions. Compiled by Tricia Van Nus
SMART Goals	An interesting read on setting goals the SMART way - (pdf)
Balance for Standing	An article by Heinz Reinkemeier - adapted by Tricia Van Nus
Ammunition Testing	Insights from a visit to the Eley Testing Facility in Birmingham - compiled by Tricia Van Nus
Shooting Games	Training Games to break the monotony, and challenge the mind - compiled by Tricia Van Nus
Shooting Rhythm	by Kim Frazer (VIC). Some good advice on improving the rhythm of your shooting.
Match Pressure	Thoughts by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pisol Coach
Performance	by Kim Frazer (VIC). Ways of overcoming the performance slump
Shooting Exercises	by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pistol Coach
Improving your Shooting	by Tibor Gonzol - Australian Pistol Coach
Drugs in Sport	For those who wish to be informed, purchase a "Drugs in Sport Handbook" which gives all the permitted drugs (and notes those which are not) or you could visit the ASADA website to learn more. Any athlete on any medication needs to check the ASADA site.
The Time & Place	by Kelvin Masters (WA). Reflections on some Olympic competitors.
Match Triggers	An edited version on the operation of match triggers. Compiled by Tricia Van Nus