Neuner's shooting performances have been a regular topic in the German media. At times she has been reluctant to discuss her shooting in interviews and has said the public's fixation on it contributes to the problem. She has insisted her difficulties in the standing position are not due to technical weaknesses but psychological, and her training results are just as good as the results of her team mates.Janz, Thomas & Kunze, Fabian. Neuner: "Weiß, dass ich es drauf habe". Focus Online. 8 February 2010. Retrieved 12 August 2011. She explained in interviews that she had developed a fear of the standing shooting over time, knowing she had to justify herself after the race if she missed.Franke, Viktoria. Interview mit Magdalena Neuner. Netzathleten.de. 21 September 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2011. In 2008, Neuner trained with Bundeswehr shooting coach and former large calibre world champion, Rudi Krenn, and subsequently changed her stance slightly.Rheinische Post. Neuner nimmt jetzt Nachhilfe. RP Online. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 12 August 2011. Since 2009, she has worked with a psychologist, primarily focusing on mental techniques to build her confidence on the shooting range. Her standing position average has improved from 60% to 75% from 2008 to 2011. Neuner has been wearing ear plugs during some of the races in order to better concentrate while shooting.Wolfsgruber, Axel. "Wie eine echte Königin". Focus. 49/2007. Retrieved 12 August 2011. The individual race, which places a high emphasis on shooting, has traditionally been her worst discipline (each shooting error results in a one-minute time penalty, instead of a penalty loop).
