Moving your feet while you pull the trigger

Published on December 8, 2025
Duration: 9:29

This expert guide from Ben Stoeger details techniques for shooting while moving, emphasizing an athletic stance and continuous flow. It covers 'reacting to red' with a red dot optic and breaking common bad habits like stopping movement. The focus is on technical correctness and consistent performance, as demonstrated by a professional competition shooter.

Quick Summary

Learn to shoot on the move with expert Ben Stoeger. Master an athletic stance, 'reacting to red' with a red dot optic, and continuous flow between targets. Avoid common mistakes like stopping movement. Focus on technical correctness and consistency, assessing your worst run for true skill.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Movement Drills
  2. 01:35Reacting to the Sight
  3. 02:41Breaking Bad Habits
  4. 04:03Training Reps and Assessment
  5. 05:45Performance Metrics

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I improve my shooting accuracy while moving?

Focus on maintaining an athletic, low, and wide stance. Practice 'reacting to red' by firing as soon as your red dot sight aligns with the target during movement, and avoid stopping your body's momentum to shoot. Prioritize technical correctness over speed initially.

What is the 'reacting to red' shooting technique?

'Reacting to red' is a dynamic shooting method where the shooter fires the moment their red dot optic acquires the target while in motion. This technique emphasizes continuous flow and immediate engagement, rather than waiting for a complete stop.

What are common mistakes when shooting on the move?

Common errors include stopping your body's momentum to shoot, leaning excessively when acquiring a target, and lowering the firearm significantly between shots. Developing an athletic stance helps mitigate these issues.

How should I assess my performance when practicing shooting on the move?

Assess your technical correctness and consistency. Instead of focusing only on your best run, evaluate your average or worst run to identify true skill levels and areas needing improvement in your movement and shooting mechanics.

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