Practical Pistol Show 179 - Tim is Angry

Published on January 19, 2017
Duration: 21:05

This episode of the Practical Pistol Show features Ben Stoeger, Tim Herren, and Matt Hopkins discussing training schedules, match preparation, and injury management. They emphasize consistent practice, data-driven training, and the importance of vision in shooting. The discussion also covers managing tendonitis through exercise and stretching, and the strategic removal of timers from dry-fire training to focus on technique.

Quick Summary

To ensure training yields results, shooters should adopt regimented practice, meticulously collect data on performance metrics like par times, entries, exits, transitions, and splits, and consistently analyze this data to inform future training focus.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Audio Check
  2. 00:29Welcome to Practical Pistol Show
  3. 00:49Listener Question: Training Schedule & Focus
  4. 01:26Matt's Training Schedule Insights
  5. 03:36Tim's Training Schedule Insights
  6. 05:09Driving Training Focus & Match Prep
  7. 06:21Ensuring Training Results: Data & Metrics
  8. 07:43Ben's Perspective on Training Schedule Consistency
  9. 09:16Regularly Practiced Drills & Goal Setting
  10. 10:21Listener Question: Battling Tendonitis
  11. 10:34Tim's Experience with Tendonitis
  12. 10:55Understanding Tendonitis & Healing
  13. 11:34Chad Riley's Approach to Tendonitis
  14. 12:08Managing Tendonitis: Exercise & Stretching
  15. 13:56Working Through Tendonitis Pain
  16. 14:41Listener Question: Removing Timer from Dry Fire
  17. 15:13When to Remove the Timer
  18. 16:31Addressing Rushing Habits with Timer Removal
  19. 17:29Self-Diagnosis of Timer Use
  20. 18:58Vision vs. Timer in Shooting
  21. 20:21Concluding Remarks & Podcast Wrap-up
  22. 20:48Submit Your Shooting Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a shooter's training schedule change throughout the year?

Training schedules often adapt seasonally. During colder months, focus may shift to dry fire, ammo loading, and equipment maintenance. As warmer weather approaches and matches draw near, live fire practice increases, with intensity and volume ramping up closer to important competitions.

What are key strategies for ensuring training efforts yield results?

To ensure training yields results, shooters should adopt regimented practice, meticulously collect data on performance metrics like par times, entries, exits, transitions, and splits, and consistently analyze this data to inform future training focus.

How can shooters manage and heal tendonitis?

Managing tendonitis involves consistent stretching and exercise to promote blood flow to the affected tendons, aiding the healing process. While it's important to work through the pain, shooters must also be aware of their limitations and take breaks when necessary.

When should a shooter remove the timer from their dry-fire training?

The timer should be removed from dry-fire training when it hinders learning, such as when initially learning a new technique like drawing from a holster, or if the focus on speed leads to rushed, inaccurate execution and 'cheating' vision.

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