In and Out Drill (2022 edition)

Published on October 17, 2025
Duration: 5:56

This video details the 'In and Out Drill,' a dynamic shooting exercise focused on precise target transitions while moving. The drill emphasizes tracking steel targets over vision barriers, maintaining proper hand-eye coordination, and determining optimal movement speed. It provides par times for both dry fire and live fire, offering insights into common shooting errors like improper index and wrist lock.

Quick Summary

The In and Out Drill is a dynamic shooting exercise requiring a large popper 15 yards away, a 3-yard movement corridor, and open targets. It focuses on precise target transitions while moving, optimal movement speed, and hand-eye coordination. Good par times are 5.5 seconds for dry fire and under 6 seconds for live fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Introduction and Setup
  2. 00:58Drill Procedure and Execution
  3. 01:28Drill Focus and Objectives
  4. 02:49Par Times and Performance Benchmarks
  5. 03:27Analysis of a Live Fire Run (6.3s)
  6. 04:28Analysis of a Live Fire Run (5.67s)
  7. 04:34Switching Sides and Movement Direction
  8. 04:55Analysis of a Live Fire Run (5.54s)
  9. 04:59Mixing Drill Variations
  10. 05:36Importance of Dry Fire Practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the setup for the In and Out Drill?

The In and Out Drill requires a large popper or steel plate target 15 yards away, a 3-yard movement corridor created by a wall or barrels, and one or two open targets positioned 5 yards from the wall's edge.

What are the key focuses of the In and Out Drill?

This drill focuses on precise target confirmation for steel, accurate transitions while moving, determining optimal shooting-on-the-move speed, and maintaining proper hand-eye coordination and index.

What are good par times for the In and Out Drill?

For dry fire, a good par time is 5.5 seconds. In live fire, a time under 6 seconds is considered good, with 5.5 seconds being an excellent benchmark.

What common mistakes should be avoided in the In and Out Drill?

Avoid improper index where the dot is too high in the optic, and ensure a proper wrist lock to prevent excessive muzzle rise. Also, focus on tracking the target effectively over barriers.

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