analyzing the breakthrough moment

After weeks of struggling with consistency, today's session felt different from the moment I picked up the pistol. Let me break down what made this session special and what I learned about my mental approach.

the setup

Arrived at the range 30 minutes early to settle in and run through my pre-session routine. The extra time made all the difference - no rushing, no stress, just methodical preparation.

key realizations

1. breathing rhythm: found a consistent 4-count inhale, 6-count hold pattern
2. sight picture: stopped overthinking and trusted my natural alignment
3. follow-through: maintained grip pressure for full 2 seconds after shot

what the data shows

The TargetScan analysis revealed some interesting patterns in my grouping that weren't obvious during the session. My windage stayed incredibly consistent compared to previous weeks.

next steps

Going to implement this exact routine in upcoming sessions to see if it's reproducible. The mental side of shooting is becoming clearer - it's about building automatic responses rather than thinking through each shot.

session score: 163-2x (79.77% accuracy)