How To Fix Your Recoil Anticipation Problem (Live Fire)

Published on October 13, 2022
Duration: 8:39

This video provides a live-fire drill to address recoil anticipation, building on previous dry-fire techniques. The core exercise involves firing one round, immediately resetting and prepping the trigger, and then performing a dry-fire shot within 1.5 seconds. By observing the sight picture during the dry-fire shot, shooters can identify flinches or anticipation, reinforcing the importance of relaxation and focusing solely on the trigger press process.

Quick Summary

To fix recoil anticipation, use a live-fire drill: fire one round, immediately reset and prep the trigger, then perform a dry-fire shot within 1.5 seconds. Observing sight movement on the dry-fire shot reveals anticipation. Focus on relaxation and the trigger press process to eliminate flinching.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Goal
  2. 00:30Recap: Dry Fire Tips for Anticipation
  3. 01:14Live Fire Exercise Introduction
  4. 01:39Loading and Preparing for Drill
  5. 01:50Applying Relaxation and Mental Focus
  6. 02:32Focusing on the Trigger Press Process
  7. 03:13Introducing the TPC-Inspired Drill
  8. 03:31Drill Setup: One Round, Empty Mag
  9. 03:45Drill Execution: Fire, Reset, Dry Fire
  10. 04:16Diagnosing Anticipation via Sight Movement
  11. 05:11Demonstration: Slow and Full Speed
  12. 05:30Demonstrating Anticipation (Incorrectly)
  13. 06:06Reiterating Focus on Process and Relaxation
  14. 06:42Addressing Movement on Second Shot
  15. 07:00Repeating Drill for Improvement
  16. 07:38Practice Recommendations
  17. 07:56Conclusion & Next Steps

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of the live-fire drill shown in the video?

The primary goal is to identify and correct recoil anticipation, also known as flinching, by having the shooter observe their sight picture during a dry-fire follow-up shot immediately after a live-fire round.

How does focusing on the trigger press process help with anticipation?

By hyper-focusing on the smooth, deliberate movement of the trigger finger and the reset, shooters divert their attention away from the anticipated 'bang' and recoil, reducing the likelihood of flinching.

What is the 'TPC Method' drill for recoil anticipation?

The drill involves firing one live round, immediately resetting and prepping the trigger, then performing a dry-fire shot within 1.5 seconds. Observing sight movement on the dry-fire shot reveals anticipation.

What should a shooter do if they observe movement on the second (dry-fire) shot of the drill?

If movement is observed, it indicates anticipation. The shooter should go back to focusing on relaxation, the trigger press process, and mentally focusing on not moving anything else besides the trigger finger.

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