B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 (edited) Been working on the aim with my son... previously he had been 'pointing and shooting'... which has cost me a few plastic boxes and a cardboard box...never mind the richochet ... I realised his bands were too short...for his little arms to draw back...so lengthened them so he could shoot properly... Up until now... i have been grateful that he wants to handle the catapults... and never put any thought into teaching him how to hit a target... But it seems he wants to copy what i do...and hit something... So after 5 minutes of playing around we got something that he understands.... OK...this isnt the worlds greatest shot.... an adult could hardly miss .... but to a 3 year old... it takes a great amount of concentration and skill.... to master holding the catty...the pouch...releasing the ammo at the right time....correct aim...and so on.... A lot to think about... Thought id share it with you... for sure there will be more to follow Edited October 17, 2013 by B.P.R 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
youcanthide...BANG 1,051 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 The look on his face says it all 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Mate, I wish you were my Dad (in a non-weird kind of way!). He's a great little guy, and you're a lucky man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kranky 507 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 Don't we all pull that face when we hit the can/pigeon/rabbit? This video is a reminder as to why we shoot catapults. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WoodsmanJim 160 Posted October 17, 2013 Report Share Posted October 17, 2013 That's cracking that is! Great look on his face, top stuff. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whipbed 42 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 well done the wee man. starting so young will make him an excellent shot especialy with his own made to measure slingshot. it,s so good to see your lad doin his stuff in this world of political correctness and anti,s he.s our future i remember when my lads were younger and teaching them to shoot airguns in the back garden it was mostly how to be safe and respect for the gun , the lad next door was looking with envy over the fence so i invited him over , with consent from his dad. needless to say he had a great time and learned a lot next day when his mum found out she politley asked me not to let him do it again because she didn,t want him gettin involved in ;that sort of stuff; she was quite happy to let him play human killing games on playststion etc but not tin cans in my back garden never could get my head round that one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Well done mate he looks really proud of himself with that big smile on his face.... ps please say that's your man shed and not your house lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Well done mate he looks really proud of himself with that big smile on his face.... ps please say that's your man shed and not your house lol Thats the living room at the minute.... just need to clear a little junk and a bit of painting still to do ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Your having a laugh ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Your having a laugh ? Just needs a bit of a tidy mate... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
B.P.R 2,798 Posted October 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Had another few practice shots today...when stevie 'whipbed' was round having a shoot.... The audience...and pressure must have got to him... missing his first...but nailing it after that!... ... Just trying to teach him right.... You can see...him bringing the ammo pouch...upto his cheek like i had taught him... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazil brush 474 Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Yet just a little Quote Link to post Share on other sites
micckey 106 Posted October 20, 2013 Report Share Posted October 20, 2013 Love the jump up and down at end ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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