Overcome Cross Dom

Published on March 31, 2026
Duration: 1:25

This video explains how to overcome cross-dominance in shooting, a condition where your dominant hand and eye are on opposite sides. It advises against bringing your head to the optic, instead recommending either turning your head to the optic (a temporary crutch) or, preferably, bringing the optic to your dominant eye. This latter method is more efficient as it involves aligning a moving object (firearm) with a stationary reference (dominant eye), reducing overall motion and increasing proficiency, especially with handguns.

Quick Summary

To overcome cross-dominance in shooting, avoid bringing your head to the optic. Instead, the preferred method is to bring the optic to your dominant eye. This technique aligns a moving firearm with your stationary dominant eye, creating a more efficient and proficient sight picture.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Cross Dominance
  2. 00:12Telltale Signs of Cross Dominance
  3. 00:18Why Not Bring Head to Optic
  4. 00:23Method 1: Turning Head (Crutch)
  5. 00:43Method 2: Bringing Optic to Eye (Preferred)
  6. 00:53The Principle of Stationary vs. Moving Objects
  7. 01:07Application to Handguns
  8. 01:09Ammunition Preparedness with Ammo Squared

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cross-dominance in shooting?

Cross-dominance in shooting occurs when your dominant hand and dominant eye are on opposite sides. For example, being right-handed but having a dominant left eye, or vice-versa. This can make acquiring a consistent sight picture challenging.

What is the wrong way to address cross-dominance when shooting?

The incorrect method is to bring your head over to the optic to see. This requires excessive head movement, looks awkward, and is inefficient for consistent sight alignment and rapid target acquisition.

What are the two methods to overcome cross-dominance?

The first method, considered a crutch, is to turn your head to align your dominant eye with the optic. The preferred method is to bring the optic to your dominant eye, which limits motion and increases proficiency.

Why is bringing the optic to the dominant eye more efficient?

This method is more efficient because it aligns a moving object (the firearm/optic) with a stationary reference (your dominant eye). It's easier to line up one moving object with a stationary one than two moving objects.

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