A couple simple drills for movement

Published on November 25, 2025
Duration: 6:51

This video provides a practical movement drill for improving target engagement efficiency, as demonstrated by expert firearms instructor Ben Stoeger. It covers techniques for both short and long-distance movement, emphasizing 'index confidence,' efficient gun handling, and vision-driven movement for faster transitions between shooting positions. The drill is applicable to competitive shooting like USPSA and real-world tactical scenarios.

Quick Summary

Expert firearms instructor Ben Stoeger demonstrates movement drills focusing on 'index confidence,' efficient gun handling, and vision-driven movement. He explains how to improve speed by lowering the firearm during transitions and using 'dismounted' movement for longer distances, applicable to both competition and tactical scenarios.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Movement Drills
  2. 00:33Index Confidence and Sight Connection
  3. 01:23Efficient Movement Technique
  4. 02:19Dismounted Movement for Longer Distances
  5. 03:20Mounted vs. Dismounted Theory
  6. 05:06Vision-Driven Movement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'index confidence' in shooting drills?

'Index confidence' refers to a shooter's ability to maintain a consistent sight picture or red dot presentation during movement without hesitation. Expert Ben Stoeger explains that fear of losing the sight picture can cause shooters to move too slowly.

How can I improve my movement speed during shooting drills?

According to instructor Ben Stoeger, practice 'dismounted' movement where you use your support arm for momentum over longer distances. Also, focus on vision-driven movement: look to your destination first, then acquire the target.

What is the difference between mounted and dismounted movement?

Mounted movement involves keeping both hands on the firearm for stability, suitable for close engagements. Dismounted movement uses the support arm for momentum, allowing for faster, more explosive movement over greater distances, as explained by instructor Dave.

What are the key takeaways from Ben Stoeger's movement drill?

Key takeaways include mastering 'index confidence,' employing efficient gun handling by lowering the firearm when not shooting, utilizing 'dismounted' movement for speed, and leading movement with vision for faster target acquisition.

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