Key technical components for air pistol shooting performance

Air pistol shooting is a complex sport discipline with high demands on fine motor control and postural stability. Earlier studies have reported questionable results regarding the most important technical components for air shooting. Therefore, aims of present study were to investigate key also how well explain performance in Eighteen national-level shooters completed simulated qualifying round consisting 60 shots. During each shot, score 17 aiming point trajectory variables measured an optoelectronic training device. Principal component analysis revealed five components: time, stability hold, accuracy, cleanness triggering timing triggering. Four (not time) correlated significantly (r = .48 – .74; p < 0.05) score. Two stepwise multiple regression analyses identified accuracy followed by hold as components, accounting 75–78% variance Accordingly, these should be focus coaches athletes when conducting tests training.