My Feedback Formula: Just Two Things

Published on June 24, 2025
Duration: 7:41

This video by Joel Park outlines a feedback formula for shooting improvement, emphasizing two core principles: 'go faster' when performance is good, and provide specific 'corrections' when performance degrades, rather than simply advising to slow down. The instructor advocates for pushing limits to identify weaknesses and then addressing those specific issues at speed to build both speed and accuracy.

Quick Summary

Joel Park's firearms feedback formula centers on two core principles: 'go faster' when performance is good to push limits, and provide specific 'corrections' when performance degrades. This approach avoids the ineffective 'slow down' advice, focusing instead on targeted improvements to build both speed and accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Feedback Formula
  2. 00:11The Two Feedback Types: Go Faster vs. Correction
  3. 00:25Critique of the 'Slow Down' Method
  4. 01:11Applying 'Go Faster' Feedback
  5. 02:08When Issues Arise: The Correction
  6. 02:24Example: High Hits and Sight Climbing
  7. 02:44Example: Trigger Press and Gun Pushing
  8. 03:51Example: Multi-Target Transitions
  9. 05:03The Rare Exception: When Slowing Down Might Apply
  10. 05:10Micro-Compact Pistols and Rapid Fire Pairs
  11. 06:04Reiterating the Core Feedback Philosophy
  12. 06:47Summary: Go Faster, Fix What Breaks
  13. 07:16Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the two main types of feedback for improving shooting skills?

The two primary feedback types are 'go faster' when performance is good, encouraging you to push your limits, and 'make a correction' when performance degrades, addressing specific technical flaws rather than just slowing down.

Why is the advice to 'slow down' often ineffective in firearms training?

Telling someone to 'slow down' is often ineffective because it doesn't address the root cause of the mistake. It leads to a cycle of speeding up and slowing down without building consistent skill, often referred to as 'nowhere fast'.

How should an instructor provide feedback when a shooter makes mistakes?

Instead of saying 'slow down,' an instructor should provide a specific correction targeting the exact marksmanship fundamental that broke down, such as focusing on sight alignment or correcting a faulty trigger press, and have the shooter work on that at speed.

What are common shooting mistakes that occur when trying to shoot faster?

Common mistakes include pushing down on the gun during trigger press, anticipating recoil, fighting the sight's movement, or swinging through targets without stopping, all of which degrade accuracy.

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