Doing it wrong to understand doing it right

Published on February 29, 2024
Duration: 2:37

This video demonstrates an awareness drill designed to highlight common shooting errors. Instructor Ben Stoeger guides viewers through intentionally performing counterproductive actions, such as staring at the sights during recoil and using a loose grip, to build a better understanding of correct technique. The goal is to make 'doing it wrong' so noticeable that it naturally leads to improvement.

Quick Summary

Ben Stoeger's shooting awareness drill involves intentionally performing common errors like staring at sights or using a loose grip. This makes shooters acutely aware of their mistakes, aiming to motivate them to correct bad habits and improve their technique through contrast.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Awareness Drill
  2. 00:08Mounting the Pistol and Timer Start
  3. 00:13Performing Doubles
  4. 00:49Intentionally Staring at Sights
  5. 01:25Consequences of Sight Staring
  6. 01:30Awareness Drill for Grip Pressure
  7. 01:53Demonstration of Loose Grip
  8. 02:15Purpose of the Drill: Awareness
  9. 02:24Quitting Bad Habits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of Ben Stoeger's shooting awareness drill?

The purpose is to intentionally perform shooting techniques incorrectly, such as staring at sights or using a loose grip, to make the shooter acutely aware of their errors and encourage correction.

How does staring at sights during recoil affect shooting?

Staring at sights and forcing the gun down into recoil, rather than letting it track naturally, is counterproductive and leads to poor shooting performance. This drill highlights that negative effect.

Why is grip pressure important in shooting, and how does this drill address it?

This drill addresses grip pressure by having the shooter intentionally start with a loose grip and then establish pressure after the timer. This emphasizes the feeling of a proper, consistent grip.

What is the ultimate goal of practicing shooting 'wrong' on purpose?

The ultimate goal is to make the experience of performing shooting incorrectly so noticeable and annoying that the shooter is motivated to quit those bad habits and adopt correct techniques.

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