We Didn’t Shoot Perfect — And That Was the Point | USPSA Training

This video demonstrates the 'Doubles' drill in USPSA competition, emphasizing the critical balance between speed and accuracy. The instructor highlights the importance of calling shots to identify and correct errors like trigger jerk and poor sight return. The drill is presented as a method to expose weaknesses and drive improvement in competitive shooting performance.

Quick Summary

The USPSA Doubles drill is a critical training exercise for competitive shooters, focusing on sending two rounds to the A-zone from a holster as fast and accurately as possible. This drill helps identify common errors like trigger jerk and poor sight return, emphasizing the importance of calling shots and maintaining proper vision focus for improved performance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Doubles Drill
  2. 00:11USPSA Speed and Accuracy Importance
  3. 00:24First Doubles Run and Analysis
  4. 00:41Second Doubles Run and Split Times
  5. 01:00Third Doubles Run and Trigger Jerk
  6. 01:30Fourth Doubles Run and Improvement
  7. 01:46Fifth Doubles Run and Sight Return Issue
  8. 02:01Analyzing Sight Return and Vision Focus
  9. 02:28Subsequent Doubles Runs and Performance
  10. 02:59Grip Faults and Recoil Management
  11. 03:15Final Doubles Runs and Analysis
  12. 03:55Discussion on Training Pace and Data
  13. 04:15Theoretical Good Times vs. Progression
  14. 04:44Avoiding Stress and Outcome-Based Shooting
  15. 04:57Final Practice Run and Error Identification
  16. 05:31Firearm Safety Check and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the USPSA Doubles drill?

The primary goal of the USPSA Doubles drill is to engage a target with two rounds as quickly and accurately as possible from a holstered position, emphasizing both speed and accuracy which are critical for good scores in competition.

What common shooting errors can the Doubles drill help identify?

The Doubles drill is effective at exposing common shooting errors such as trigger jerk, poor sight return between shots, and grip faults that can occur during recoil, allowing shooters to address and correct them.

Why is calling your shots important in competitive shooting training?

Calling your shots is vital because it forces you to actively analyze each round fired, identify what went wrong if a shot is off, and understand the specific correction needed to improve future performance and accuracy.

How does vision play a role in accurate shooting during drills like Doubles?

Maintaining focus on the target and where you want the sights to return, rather than solely focusing on the front sight or dot, is a key principle. Proper vision focus prevents issues like tracing the dot and ensures consistent sight alignment.

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