Ingraining stance

Published on February 27, 2024
Duration: 5:11

This drill, presented by Ben Stoeger, focuses on ingraining a stable and mobile shooting stance. It emphasizes natural movement into a 'home base' stance (feet spread, knees bent) and dissociating leg movement from upper body shooting mechanics. The drill involves engaging targets while moving past a vision barrier and practicing transitions, with recommendations for dry-fire practice to isolate body mechanics.

Quick Summary

Ben Stoeger's stance drill emphasizes ingraining a 'home base' shooting position with feet spread and knees bent for stability and mobility. It teaches dissociating leg movement from upper body mechanics, ensuring visually driven engagements, and practicing fluid movement past vision barriers.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Stance Drill
  2. 00:13Defining the 'Home Base' Stance
  3. 00:31Practical Scenario Stance Application
  4. 00:58Drill Setup and Execution
  5. 01:17Moving Past Vision Barriers
  6. 01:30Dissociating Leg and Upper Body Mechanics
  7. 02:00Visually Driven Shooting
  8. 02:11The Difficulty and Importance of the Drill
  9. 03:03Common Mistakes in Movement and Engagement
  10. 03:33Continuous Movement During Engagement
  11. 04:14Dry-Fire Practice Recommendations
  12. 04:40Drill Flow and Rotation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'home base' stance in shooting?

The 'home base' stance is a fundamental shooting position characterized by feet spread apart, knees bent, and a general readiness to move. It's designed to be a comfortable, stable foundation from which a shooter can naturally transition and engage targets.

How should leg movement be coordinated with shooting mechanics?

You should dissociate your leg movement from your upper body shooting mechanics. The sight should indicate 'shoot' for you to engage, regardless of your body's stability. Conversely, don't shoot just because your body is stable if the sights don't indicate it's time.

What is the purpose of moving past a vision barrier in this drill?

Moving past a vision barrier while engaging targets helps ingrain the habit of continuing to step into your intended position as you shoot. This promotes fluid movement and ensures you're not stopping abruptly, which can hinder stability and subsequent actions.

How can this stance drill be practiced with dry fire?

For dry-fire practice, perform the drill without a trigger press. This allows you to focus solely on your body mechanics, transitions, and stance. It helps identify movement originating from your body, separating it from the trigger pull itself.

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