.... I am not sure if it is worth the effort explaining it... that is why sometimes it is like there are two camps of people in this forum speaking two different languages.
One's hit rate REALLY depends on the kind of wars you are playing in. If I get a hit rate of 60% running a 40v40 wars with mixed THs, I get matched with CRAPPY clans with CRAPPY layouts with MANY base choices, with replays to watch before hitting, it means NOTHING compared to a person who get 40% warring CWL C1, because he has little base choice, no replays, good layouts.
Take my word for it. Those players hitting 50% in C1 CWL will hit at 60+% in normal 2 hit 30v30 wars.
Base choice I feel is the most impt factor in hit rate I feel...
Don't tell me base selection makes me a better player... granted it is one of the most important skill in coc, the fact is some kind of wars have no choice in base selection at all due to one hit format (no rehit) and small wars.