Average Joes Challenge: Stop and Go

Published on March 25, 2022
Duration: 13:26

This video details the 'Stop and Go' drill developed by Price and Preston for the Average Joes Challenge. The drill focuses on different focal plane shooting, rapid transitions, speed reloads, and throttle control. It emphasizes accuracy and consistency by requiring three consecutive runs with an aggregate time, with clean hits within scoring zones being mandatory. An indoor scaled-down version is also provided for accessibility.

Quick Summary

The Average Joes 'Stop and Go' drill is a pistol training exercise designed to enhance focal plane shooting, rapid target transitions, speed reloads, and throttle control. It involves three consecutive clean runs with an aggregate time, emphasizing accuracy and consistency over raw speed. The setup includes two IPSC targets with A-zones and 3x5 index cards, and clean hits are mandatory to avoid disqualification.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Monthly Challenge
  2. 00:19Previous Winner Announcement
  3. 01:01Holster Recommendation
  4. 01:18Team Expansion and New Content
  5. 01:42New Drill Section on Website
  6. 02:23Introducing the Stop and Go Drill
  7. 02:54Target Setup and Course of Fire
  8. 03:52Magazine Setup and Reloads
  9. 04:07Drill Demonstration
  10. 04:48First Run Analysis
  11. 05:05Second Run Analysis
  12. 05:18Third Run Analysis and Aggregate Time
  13. 05:24Novice Shooter Benchmarks
  14. 05:37Drill Analysis: Focal Planes and Transitions
  15. 05:59Indoor Scaled Version of the Drill
  16. 06:22Submission Requirements
  17. 06:35Calculator Check
  18. 06:42Demonstration Run 1
  19. 07:03Demonstration Run 2
  20. 07:22Demonstration Run 3 Setup
  21. 07:30Demonstration Run 3
  22. 07:56Aggregate Time Calculation
  23. 08:03Final Demonstration Run
  24. 08:41Reload Technique Discussion
  25. 09:28Rerun Attempt 1
  26. 09:44Rerun Attempt 2
  27. 09:59Rerun Attempt 3
  28. 10:21Rerun Attempt 4
  29. 10:38Rerun Attempt 5
  30. 10:46Rerun Attempt 6
  31. 11:06Rerun Attempt 7
  32. 11:12Rerun Attempt 8
  33. 11:31Rerun Attempt 9
  34. 11:42Rerun Attempt 10
  35. 11:53Rerun Attempt 11
  36. 12:08Trigger Control Discussion
  37. 12:26Smooth Trigger Press
  38. 12:29Rerun Attempt 12
  39. 12:39Rerun Attempt 13
  40. 12:55Rerun Attempt 14
  41. 13:01Conclusion and Call to Action
  42. 13:19Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Average Joes 'Stop and Go' drill?

The 'Stop and Go' drill is a pistol training exercise designed to improve focal plane shooting, rapid transitions between targets, speed reloads, and throttle control. It requires three consecutive clean runs with an aggregate time.

How is the 'Stop and Go' drill set up?

The drill uses two IPSC targets. The first is 5 yards away, and the second is 2 yards behind and 1 yard offset. Both targets have an A-zone and a 3x5 index card for scoring.

What are the key skills developed by the 'Stop and Go' drill?

This drill focuses on developing skills in target transitions, efficient speed reloads (specifically slide lock reloads), managing shooting speed for accuracy (throttle control), and shifting focus between different target planes.

What are the scoring requirements for the 'Stop and Go' drill?

To successfully complete the drill, shooters must achieve clean hits within the designated scoring zones (A-zone and 3x5 index card) on all shots across three consecutive runs. Any hit outside these zones results in disqualification.

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