Notch
Notch Inconsistent groups
Why are my groups inconsistent?
Your shot grouping lacks consistency. Here is what Notch suggests you check.
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iPhone and Apple Watch.
See it in your own groups
One card can mislead. Notch scores each card from a photo and builds a picture across sessions, so you can tell a habit from a bad day.
Improve Consistency
- Develop consistent pre-shot routine
- Focus on natural respiratory pause
- Maintain same sight picture for every shot
- Practice dry fire for muscle memory
These are the suggestions Notch shows in the app. Follow your range's safety rules and your coach's advice.
Other group patterns
Shots going leftYour shots consistently land left of centre.
Shots going rightYour shots consistently land right of centre.
Shooting highYour shots are consistently high.
Shooting lowYour shots are consistently low.
Vertical stringingVertical stringing suggests breathing issues.
Horizontal spreadHorizontal dispersion points to trigger control.
Questions
Why are my groups inconsistent?
Your shot grouping lacks consistency. Start with: Develop consistent pre-shot routine.
What Notch does
Target scoringScore a card from a photo.
Shot analysisGroup size, heat maps and ring breakdown.
Sight calculatorHow many clicks move the group to centre.
CoachingFind the fundamental to work on next.
SessionsTrack range days, rifles and trends.
ExportShare cards and reports with your club.
Printable targetsPractice faces at true size, ready to print.
Photograph the target. Notch scores the card.
Notch is on the App Store, for iPhone and Apple Watch.