Training Courses High School Air Rifle Instruction

[TNT]

Not a posting for a course, but rather a request for references and info - thought it would best fit in here.
I am starting as an assistant coach for my local high school air rifle team. I shot XTC in college, but there are definitely some differences (i.e. kneeling vs sitting, the equipment), but for the most part I plan on sticking with the basics that I have grasped in my experience so far. Because these are high schoolers, some brand new to shooting, I figure to keep it very simple:

Trigger control
Building a stable platform
Sight picture
Natural point of aim
Breathing

Mainly in that order - I am working hard on trigger control because finger straight and off the trigger is something that really needs to be drilled into them over and over in the beginning, and it's a nice follow-on.

Is there anything you guys recommend I look into, as far as specific principles or references? I like the CMP and the Canadian Youth Air Rifle manuals. I'm also interested in any tips or references you might have regarding the instruction aspect - how best to relate certain concepts, communicate instructions, and keep the shooters focused on improving step by step and not being overwhelmed.

Thanks for the input!

 

[skyesdad]

Check the forum Target Talk it has a youth section and small bore section it is primarily international shooting, but there are a lot of discussions and post that will help you. Here is the link TargetTalk :: Index

 

[TNT]

Check the forum Target Talk it has a youth section and small bore section it is primarily international shooting, but there are a lot of discussions and post that will help you. Here is the link TargetTalk :: Index

Thanks for the link - got my reading for the next couple of weeks as I get bored scoring targets.