Excellent video. Thank you for making this. There's a previous comment similar to the one I'm about to make, but it's worth reiterating. There needs to also be a guide for shooters on how to treat the referees. I am currently refereeing the US Open, and while the vast majority of people are great and nice, there are some who really need a kick in the pants, and unfortunately many of them are between the ages of 13-25. They need to learn the value of clear, polite communication, the need for directly responding to instructions and questions, conducting themselves in a calm and dignified manner, keeping safety as the main priority no matter how mad they are about missing, and expressing gratitude to the trappers who are often volunteering, and using up vacation days from work so competitors can play their game.
You are so correct Alan here on the east coast there are a couple but 95 % are the greatest people and become good friends with in the shooting world. Thanks for bringing this to point....
Thanks for posting the video. Good information for new trappers. I would also suggest new shooters watch the video, too. It will give them a good idea of what the procedures are, and what to expect at their first NSCA shoot.
I’m a CPSA Referee and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to produce this very helpful video. Every CPSA referee should watch this, whether to clarify what the CPSA Rule Book No 1 dictates or if they’re an Ol’ Sweat who think they know it all! ATVB! JC.
An excellent and informative video. One minor thing that probably should have been mentioned is that a shooter may shoot twice at the first target of a pair.
...one little thing... "rafale" is borrowed from French and means "burst" (like in machine gun burst). there is no "E" in the pronunciation -- it pronounced like "RAH - FALL" Again -- awesome video! Great help for referee training!
On an on report pair, if shooter has a misfire for not loading the gun is it a zero for first target or zero for both targets? With an empty gun he wouldn't have killed any of them.
You are correct @timc7537. On page 50 of the NSCA rule book, Section VII, Subsection G, Paragraph 6, it states: "Targets shall be scored as HIT or DEAD and designated on score cards by a “/” (forward slash) or “\” (back slash)...." No where in the rule book does it say that an X will be used for scoring a hit or dead bird. However, it is common practice at the several ranges I have shot at, albeit a common practice that is not in the rules.
‘Forgot to mention not letting referees change a score card when a shooter goes back to the last station because ‘’ I FORGOT MY CHOKES’ GETS REFF TO CHANGE SCORE.. ANYONE KNOW WHO I AM REFFENCING ??? Cmon lets see who has a sack to say his name
I don't think there is a pro shooter out there doing more for the sport than Anthony Matarese. Thank you sir. Of course, this is staged. George Digweed almost never misses two out of six shots! LOL😅😂 Seriously though, I've pulled literally hundreds of NSCA, charity and corporate clays shoots. His advice is spot on! and as far as the show pair rule differences between England and the U.S.? The English are much more sensible. If you need to see a report pair twice, give up the sport. You don’t know how to play the game.
Great video! Looking forward to the second video, "Guide for Competitors", on how to conduct themselves respectfully toward the referees too.
Excellent video. Thank you for making this. There's a previous comment similar to the one I'm about to make, but it's worth reiterating. There needs to also be a guide for shooters on how to treat the referees. I am currently refereeing the US Open, and while the vast majority of people are great and nice, there are some who really need a kick in the pants, and unfortunately many of them are between the ages of 13-25. They need to learn the value of clear, polite communication, the need for directly responding to instructions and questions, conducting themselves in a calm and dignified manner, keeping safety as the main priority no matter how mad they are about missing, and expressing gratitude to the trappers who are often volunteering, and using up vacation days from work so competitors can play their game.
You are so correct Alan here on the east coast there are a couple but 95 % are the greatest people and become good friends with in the shooting world. Thanks for bringing this to point....
Pretty cool Mr. Materese, George Digwood as a supporting actor,LOL ..... Very good and informative video. Ten thousand thumbs up Guys.
Thanks for posting the video. Good information for new trappers. I would also suggest new shooters watch the video, too. It will give them a good idea of what the procedures are, and what to expect at their first NSCA shoot.
I’m a CPSA Referee and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to produce this very helpful video. Every CPSA referee should watch this, whether to clarify what the CPSA Rule Book No 1 dictates or if they’re an Ol’ Sweat who think they know it all! ATVB! JC.
Great video, for me being a new shooter in competition, I learn a few new rules. Thanks for making the video, very educating for new shooters
It’s was nice meeting you at the us open at northbrook! Glad you won!
An excellent and informative video. One minor thing that probably should have been mentioned is that a shooter may shoot twice at the first target of a pair.
Anthony, this was a really useful video. Thanks for posting. Good to see George in the video as well. He is an amazing shooter and fun to watch.
Fantastic informative video I can pass on to our new refs and also new shooters
Great video . I remember the southern illinios college students reffing all the major shoots in the northeast Bruce Hering was the teacher
Awesome video, just as important as the shooting itself.
Very thorough! Thanks, Jr.
Thank You great video, Knowledge is powerful tool to get job done well.
Very, very good, well presented
Thank you for sharing this I learned a lot.I have a question if on a Simon pair and both birds are broken on first shot is it a dead pair thanks John
Great tutorial. Thank you
...one little thing... "rafale" is borrowed from French and means "burst" (like in machine gun burst). there is no "E" in the pronunciation -- it pronounced like "RAH - FALL"
Again -- awesome video! Great help for referee training!
On an on report pair, if shooter has a misfire for not loading the gun is it a zero for first target or zero for both targets? With an empty gun he wouldn't have killed any of them.
Great video! Thank you!
great content! thank you.
Thank you! Good info.
Great video. But, doesn’t the Rules say the dead or kill should be marked with a “/“ instead of an “X”?
You are correct @timc7537. On page 50 of the NSCA rule book, Section VII, Subsection G, Paragraph 6, it states: "Targets shall be scored as HIT or DEAD and designated on score cards by a “/” (forward slash) or “\” (back slash)...."
No where in the rule book does it say that an X will be used for scoring a hit or dead bird. However, it is common practice at the several ranges I have shot at, albeit a common practice that is not in the rules.
I think that George fella has some good potential.
Matarese mullet so fleak such a goat
‘Forgot to mention not letting referees change a score card when a shooter goes back to the last station because ‘’ I FORGOT MY CHOKES’ GETS REFF TO CHANGE SCORE.. ANYONE KNOW WHO I AM REFFENCING ??? Cmon lets see who has a sack to say his name
You can tell George isn't used to malfunctioning lol
I don't think there is a pro shooter out there doing more for the sport than Anthony Matarese. Thank you sir. Of course, this is staged. George Digweed almost never misses two out of six shots! LOL😅😂 Seriously though, I've pulled literally hundreds of NSCA, charity and corporate clays shoots. His advice is spot on! and as far as the show pair rule differences between England and the U.S.? The English are much more sensible. If you need to see a report pair twice, give up the sport. You don’t know how to play the game.
Nice!! Everyone should have to understand this video!! Thank you,😁🤙