How to Avoid Under or Over-Shooting Your Target During Transitions

Published on June 20, 2023
Duration: 14:49

This video from Tactical Hyve focuses on improving target transitions to avoid undershooting or overshooting. Instructor Miles emphasizes two key techniques: leading with your eyes and locking onto a small spot on the next target, and applying the '90-10' or '80-20' principle by decelerating your transition speed as you approach the target to allow for a smooth glide. These principles are demonstrated through both dry fire and live fire drills, with recommendations for using a shot timer and dry fire magazine for effective practice.

Quick Summary

To avoid undershooting or overshooting targets during transitions, lead with your eyes and lock onto a small, specific spot on the next target. Apply the 90-10 principle by decelerating your transition speed in the final 10-20% of the movement, allowing your sights or red dot to glide smoothly into place for a precise shot.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Target Transitions
  2. 00:48Dry Fire Setup and Tools
  3. 01:42Target Setup for Practice
  4. 02:03Addressing Undershooting and Overshooting
  5. 02:49Key Technique 1: Lead with Your Eyes & Lock Onto a Spot
  6. 04:16Key Technique 2: The 90-10 Principle (Glide)
  7. 05:05Demonstration: 100% Speed vs. Glide
  8. 06:02Summary of Dry Fire Techniques
  9. 06:37Dry Fire Practice Drills
  10. 07:11Progressing to Two Shots
  11. 08:04Reviewing Performance Metrics
  12. 09:07Live Fire Validation
  13. 09:55Live Fire Focus Points
  14. 10:10Live Fire Demonstration
  15. 11:11Advanced Live Fire Drills
  16. 12:14Post-Rep Evaluation Checklist
  17. 13:34Future Topics: Body Mechanics
  18. 14:00Mastery Takes Time

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main causes of undershooting or overshooting targets during transitions?

Undershooting or overshooting targets during transitions is primarily caused by not leading with your eyes and failing to lock onto a specific small spot on the target. Instead, shooters often look at the entire target mass, leading to imprecise sight alignment and correction needs.

How can the 90-10 principle improve target transitions?

The 90-10 principle, or 80-20, suggests transitioning at full speed for the initial 90% or 80% of the movement and then decelerating to allow your sights or red dot to 'glide' into the target for the final 10% or 20%. This controlled deceleration prevents overshooting or undershooting.

What is the role of leading with your eyes in target transitions?

Leading with your eyes is critical because your firearm's sights or red dot will naturally follow your gaze. By consciously looking at a specific, small spot on the next target, you guide your firearm precisely to that point, improving accuracy during transitions.

What tools are recommended for practicing target transitions?

For effective practice, a shot timer like the Shooter's Global Smart Timer is recommended to track performance in both dry fire and live fire. A dry fire magazine is also beneficial for dry fire practice to simulate reloads and transitions without live ammunition.

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