Videos tagged with Stage Strategy

This video explains the strategy behind practical shooting competitions, focusing on hit factor scoring (points divided by time). Instructor Joel Park advises most shooters to aim for Alpha and close Charlie hits without shooting so slowly that they sacrifice speed. He emphasizes that raw speed without accuracy, or perfect accuracy without speed, can both lead to losing. For advanced shooters, the strategy involves fine-tuning based on target difficulty and distance, but for the majority, focusing on consistent, fast A/C hits is key.

This comprehensive breakdown of the 2026 Florida State USPSA Championship, led by professional shooter and instructor Joe Farewell, offers expert insights into stage strategy, equipment reliability, and performance under challenging conditions. Key takeaways include mastering high-speed shooting, adapting to environmental factors, and the critical importance of meticulous equipment maintenance, particularly magazine cleaning, to prevent costly malfunctions. The analysis highlights advanced techniques for various stage types, from dynamic targets to long-range precision.

This video from Lena Miculek's Trigger Tribe channel covers the 2025 Gator Classic, a USPSA match in Louisiana. It highlights advanced competition shooting techniques, including strategies for 'par time' stages, navigating complex courses with doors, and adapting to different shooter statures. The video also features a surprise marriage proposal, showcasing the supportive community within competitive shooting. Instruction is provided by world-renowned shooters Lena and Jerry Miculek.

This video discusses effective stage planning in competitive shooting, emphasizing 'flow' and natural movement over simply minimizing steps. It advises evaluating whether to shoot on the move or stand and deliver based on target difficulty, distance, and potential for accuracy. The speaker, drawing on experience, recommends practicing both methods to determine the optimal strategy for different scenarios.

This guide details the strategy and execution for a practical shooting competition stage, drawing from the expertise of multi-time national champion Ben Stoeger. It covers planning movement, dry-fire practice for muscle memory, live-fire execution, and performance refinement through analysis of speed versus accuracy trade-offs. The instruction emphasizes optimizing target engagement and movement mechanics for competitive success.

This video demonstrates the execution of a USPSA stage, highlighting key techniques such as the press check, drawing, target engagement, tactical reloads, and movement. It also provides insight into the scoring process, specifically the determination of 'line break' hits on targets, as discussed by experienced competitors. The shooter's performance and subsequent review offer practical lessons for those participating in competitive shooting.

Lena Miculek provides practical advice for competition shooting during the 2025 Race Gun Nationals. Key takeaways include focusing on the shooting process rather than time, the importance of consistent technique, managing partially loaded magazines to avoid errors, and the mental aspect of competition. She emphasizes that speed is a result of a solid process and encourages shooters to trust their training and muscle memory.

This video provides a comprehensive guide for individuals participating in their first IDPA match. It covers essential expectations such as managing nerves, the importance of community, safety briefings, shooters meetings, and squad dynamics. The speaker emphasizes prioritizing safety, going slow, and observing experienced shooters to learn techniques, while also warning about common pitfalls like disqualifications due to rule violations such as the 180 rule.

This video follows a USPSA competitor's journey in the 'Shooting to My Limits' series, focusing on improving speed and reducing errors in competition stages. Key takeaways include strategic planning for target engagement, efficient reloading techniques, adapting to moving targets, and the importance of consistent training to overcome common mistakes like not fully seating magazines. The competitor highlights the value of virtual training systems for practicing complex stage elements.

This video documents Lena Miculek's return to major handgun competition after a 14-year hiatus at the IPSC Handgun Nationals. It showcases various stages, highlighting the challenges of iron sights, strong/weak hand shooting, and dynamic targets. Miculek emphasizes the mental aspect of competition, the importance of consistent practice, and learning from each stage, even when facing fear of failure.

This video follows a competitive shooter participating in an IDPA match, highlighting common challenges and areas for improvement. The shooter discusses the impact of weather on gear choices (like foregoing a concealment vest due to heat) and personal performance factors such as fatigue and focus. Key takeaways include the importance of consistent grip, strategic target engagement (near-to-far vs. far-to-near), and managing mental game elements like second-guessing reloads and adapting to delays.

This video details Lena Miculek's experience at the IPSC PCC World Shoot, focusing on her strategy for six challenging stages and the gear she carries. It highlights the importance of efficient stage planning, smooth weapon handling, and meticulous preparation of competition equipment, including firearms, magazines, and essential tools. The content offers insights into managing time and accuracy in a high-pressure competition environment.