The Wing and Clay Flyer:  Summer 2005

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(Eye Dominance: Continued from page 3)

dominance issues who has decided to use a block, my goal is to provide as much vision as possible while correcting the cross-dominance problem.  This usually involves starting out with a large, semi-transparent block over the off-eye (typically Scotch tape or a smudge of chap stick) and then gradually decreasing the size of the spot to provide maximum vision.  On page 6 there is a table that outlines some common eye-dominance issues and potential solutions.

Conclusions
As you can see from the table, there are many options for shooters with non-absolute eye dominance.  Eyes and vision are highly personal things so do not be afraid to experiment until you are comfortable, and breaking targets or bagging birds consistently.  The key is to identify the type of dominance you  have and then find the solution that works best for your particular situation.  If in doubt, seek out professional help.  Until next time, good shooting!

Ben

Testing for dominance:  The photos above show results from one of the standard eye dominance tests.  Top-left shows left eye dominance,
top-right shows right eye dominance and bottom shows central vision.