In relation to this subject of shots being missed by scorers, 3 times it has happened to me on three different occasions and by three different scorers.
The common factor in all three cases, was shooters who have finished firing and scoring being are too eager to see the scores of following competitors, which is fine. However as a social sport the temptation for a chat with the scorer was too great to resist and the scorer had missed a shot. Luckily the check scorer was watching and the system didn't fail. I guess all I'm saying is perhaps there should be a rule introduced restricting shooters from returning to the mound or scoring boards and engaging in conversation with the scorers be it friendly or otherwise, once they have signed their card and whilst there are shooters on the mound. I know there is a rule pertaining to protests and alike but it doesn't address the friendly chat.
This would go a long way towards removing distractions for the scorers and let them get on with the job at hand, hence less missed shots and happier shooters.
Not having a wine its just a thought.
Me personally, I just like to have fun when out there and whilst supporting a competitive view, at the end of the day the level of shooting that I can compete, is by no means sheep station quality. But to the people that do have, and shoot for sheep stations then it would probably be welcomed.
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