Over-Aiming Is Wasting Time! Speed up your shot. World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander #shorts

Published on March 9, 2023
Duration: 1:00

World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrates how over-aiming significantly slows down shot time. By intentionally over-verifying sight alignment, a shot time increased from 0.52 seconds to 0.87 seconds. Seeklander advises against excessive sight alignment verification at distances like 9.5 yards to improve speed without sacrificing necessary accuracy.

Quick Summary

World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrates that over-aiming, or excessively verifying sight alignment, can add nearly 0.4 seconds to a shot. He advises shooters to avoid this pitfall at distances like 9.5 yards to improve speed without sacrificing necessary accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Initial Speed Test
  2. 00:05The Over-Aiming Experiment
  3. 00:13Over-Aiming Results
  4. 00:18Alignment vs. Over-Verification
  5. 00:46Conclusion and Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does over-aiming add to a pistol shot?

According to World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander, intentionally over-verifying sight alignment can add nearly 0.4 seconds to a shot time from the draw at a distance of 9.5 yards, significantly impacting speed.

What is over-aiming in shooting?

Over-aiming refers to the practice of spending excessive time meticulously verifying perfect sight alignment in the rear notch, which is often unnecessary for effective hits at closer distances and slows down the shooter.

How can I speed up my pistol shooting?

To speed up your pistol shooting, focus on achieving a sufficient sight picture rather than absolute perfection. Avoid over-verifying sight alignment, especially at closer ranges, and practice with a shot timer to measure improvements.

What is the optimal shot time from the draw?

World Shooting Champion Mike Seeklander demonstrated a fast shot from the draw in just 0.52 seconds. He emphasizes that while speed is important, it must be balanced with sufficient accuracy, achieved by avoiding over-aiming.

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