Notch
Notch Vertical stringing
Why do my shots string vertically?
Vertical stringing suggests breathing issues. Here is what Notch suggests you check.
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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.
Breathing Control
- Shoot at natural respiratory pause
- Take consistent breaths between shots
- Avoid holding breath too long
- Practice breathing exercises
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.
Horizontal spreadHorizontal dispersion points to trigger control.
StringingYour shots form a line pattern.
Questions
Why do my shots string vertically?
Vertical stringing suggests breathing issues. Start with: Shoot at natural respiratory pause.
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.