Hydration Station
Food for Focus
Strength & Stability
Competition Prep
Shooter Science
100

This essential drink helps shooters stay hydrated.

What is water?

100

This type of food helps with concentration and mental sharpness.

What are fruit, fish, and eggs?

100

Holding a plank improves this part of the body.

What is the core?

100

Shooters should avoid eating this type of food the day before a competition.

What is greasy of heavy food?

100

Air rifle shooting requires this type of physical control to keep a steady aim.

What is balance?

200

Dehydration can cause these two negative effects on shooting performance.

What is fatigue and slower reflexes?

200

Bananas are a good source of this nutrient.

What is potassium?

200

These two types of exercises are needed for air rifle shooters.

What are endurance and strength training?

200

A shooter's breakfast should traditionaly include this nutrient to promote steady energy.

What is protein?

200

This system in the body regulates heart rate, which affects shooting performance.

What is the cardiovascular system?

300

These types of drinks should be avoided because they cause jitters and sugar crashes.

What are energy drinks and/or soda?

300

Fried and salty foods can negatively affect this, which is crucial for keeping steady aim.

What is heart rate?

300

This exercise involves holding a seated position against a wall to improve leg endurance.

What is a wall sit?

300

Shooters should sleep at least this many hours before a competition.

What is 7-9 hours?

300

This breathing technique helps shooters slow their heart rate before taking a shot.

What is square breathing?
400

This common morning beverage increases dehydration and heart rate.

What is coffee?

400

This type of fat, found in nuts and fish, helps improve brain function.

What are healthy fats?

400

This activity allows shooters to get into positions easier and without strain.

What is stretching.

400

This mental technique, used before shooting, helps relax and focus.

What is visualization?

400

This sensation is a common one shooters face in the kneeling position.

What is numbness?

500

The amount of water, in cups, that you should drink a day.

OR

The amount of water, in cups, that Gourdin doesn't drink a day.

What is 8 cups of water?

500

This antioxidant-rich food is Gourdin's favorite and can enhance focus, but should be eaten in moderation.

What is dark chocolate?

500

This part of the body is responsible for holding up many bones and should not be used when shooting.

What are muscles?

500

This activity harms the sleep schedule of 99 percent of people in this room.

What is staying up late?


(Will also accept, "What is screen time?")

500

This mineral in leafy greens and oatmeal helps regulate heart rate. This mineral is also not found in Gourdin.

What is magnesium?