Trap Talk Ep. 175: Bob Palmer on the Mental Game of Trapshooting

In Episode 175 of Trap Talk, Zach and Ricky sit down with Bob Palmer—author, mental performance coach, and CEO of SportsXL, Inc.—for a deep dive into the mental side of shooting. Bob has helped athletes understand how mindset, focus, visualization, confidence, and preparation can make the difference between just showing up and performing at a high level. 

This episode digs into what it really takes to get in the zone, stay there, recover from mistakes, and avoid the mental traps that can wreck a round. Bob shares practical ideas on active visualization, resetting after a lost target, staying focused on your own game, handling nerves, avoiding negative distractions, and why mental preparation starts long before you ever step to the line.

In this episode, the guys talk about:

•  Bob Palmer’s background in mental performance coaching 
•  How mindset affects trapshooting performance 
•  Getting into the zone and staying there 
•  Visualization and replaying success 
•  Recovering quickly after a missed target 
•  Why hydration, food, and preparation matter mentally 
•  Avoiding distractions and not getting caught up in other shooters 
•  Helping youth shooters and parents understand the mental game 

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