
Some presentations make it difficult to see the target before it gets to the breakpoint. One presentation many people struggle with is the fast overhead from behind, such as a high one on the skeet field and similar targets on sporting layouts. Seeing this bird before it gets to your breakpoint is critical to consistently breaking this target. Even leaning back may not give adequate visual reaction time. It’s surprising, but the culprit is often a baseball cap. Taking the cap off or turning your cap backwards opens up your peripheral vision so you can see the target as soon as it’s overhead. This provides that vital fraction of a second to allow your eyes to “coordinate” with your hands. It can actually appear to slow the target down, giving you ample time to make a smooth move to the clay.