Investigation of the Effect of Shooting Without Moving Elbow Support on Heart Rate and Shooting Performance in Air Rifle Shooting

Aim: The aim of this study is to examine the effects of two different shooting protocols on shooting scores and heart rate (HR) in air rifle shooting. Method: Shooting scores and HR were measured during two protocols: the unsupported protocol, where the elbow support remained stationary throughout the 60 shots, and the supported protocol, where the elbow support was moved after each shot. HR was measured using a heart rate monitor, while shooting scores were measured using an electronic target system. The relationship between the mean HR and shooting scores across consecutive series was analyzed using Repeated Measures ANOVA. The relationship between the mean HR and shooting scores between the two protocols was assessed using the Paired Sample t-test. Results: The mean HR during the unsupported shooting protocol was found to be higher than during the supported protocol across all series (p