Practical Pistol Show 104 - Matt's choice

Published on November 24, 2015
Duration: 16:51

This discussion from the Practical Pistol Show focuses on the nuances of shooting on the move in competitive shooting. Experts advise against using treadmills for practice, emphasizing the need for actual movement and shooting. They stress that while split times will naturally increase when moving, the focus should be on total stage time and maintaining accuracy (shooting A's or B's) rather than just speed. The consensus is to practice moving at a pace that would be beneficial in a match and gradually improve shooting speed within that movement.

Quick Summary

Practicing shooting on the move on a treadmill is not effective because targets don't move relative to your gun dynamically. Real practice requires actual movement and shooting. Focus on moving at a pace beneficial for matches and improving shooting speed while maintaining accuracy (A's or B's) to optimize total stage time.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Topic Selection
  2. 00:26Question on Adjusting Speed in Matches
  3. 00:54Pushing Speed vs. Consistent Game Plan
  4. 01:31When to Adjust Speed in a Match
  5. 02:33Nick's Perspective on Match Strategy
  6. 03:37Circumstances for Making a Push
  7. 04:26Matt's Experience with Pushing Speed
  8. 05:05Playing to Win the Game
  9. 06:43Advice for Most Shooters vs. Elite
  10. 08:55Shooting on the Move Question
  11. 09:31Treadmill Practice for Shooting on the Move
  12. 10:15Why Treadmills Aren't Ideal
  13. 10:56Split Times vs. Total Time
  14. 11:23Practicing Actual Movement and Shooting
  15. 12:16Hopkins' Shooting on the Move Skills
  16. 12:31Building the Skill of Shooting on the Move
  17. 13:02Forcing Movement Speed
  18. 13:25Nick's Practice for Shooting on the Move
  19. 13:39Target Assessment for Movement
  20. 14:06Club Match Scoring vs. Accuracy
  21. 15:08Mini Poppers on the Move Example
  22. 16:13Concluding Remarks and Q&A Submission

Frequently Asked Questions

Is practicing shooting on the move on a treadmill effective?

No, practicing shooting on the move on a treadmill is generally not effective. The key difference is that targets don't move relative to your gun in the same dynamic way as they do during live fire. Real practice involves actual movement and shooting.

How should I improve my shooting on the move?

To improve shooting on the move, you need to practice actually moving and shooting. Force yourself to move at a pace that would be beneficial in a match, and then work on increasing your shooting speed while maintaining accuracy.

Should I focus on split times when shooting on the move?

While split times will naturally be slower when shooting on the move, they are not the primary focus. The goal is to manage total stage time by balancing movement speed with accuracy. Aim to shoot A's or B's, not just fast C's or D's.

When is shooting on the move beneficial in competition?

Shooting on the move is beneficial when you can maintain a good hit probability (A's or B's) while moving at a pace that offers a significant time advantage over stationary shooting. It's about optimizing total stage time, not just reducing split times.

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