Progressive Return

Published on May 19, 2025
Duration: 2:02

This video demonstrates a progressive return fundamentals exercise focused on improving grip and target acquisition under varied engagement lengths. Instructor Ben Stoeger highlights the common issue of increased hand tension when changing round counts and emphasizes the benefit of a loose grip for better gun tracking and faster splits. The drill involves reacting to a beep, varying shot strings, and aggressively engaging the A-zone, with a progression towards faster shooting if accuracy is maintained.

Quick Summary

The Progressive Return exercise is a firearms drill focused on fundamentals like grip, target focus, and reaction time. It involves mounting the gun, reacting to a beep, and varying the number of rounds fired, with an emphasis on maintaining a loose grip to improve gun tracking and speed.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Fundamentals Exercise
  2. 00:05Grip, Target, Focus Themes
  3. 00:16Gun Mounted on Target, React to Beep
  4. 00:25Aiming at Reference, Burning into A-Zone
  5. 00:50Assessing Hand Tension Issue
  6. 01:01Practicing with Loose Hand Tension
  7. 01:28Improved Gun Tracking with Loose Grip
  8. 01:40Relaxing Hand for Faster Splits
  9. 01:50Breaking Engagement Sequence

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Progressive Return exercise for firearms training?

The Progressive Return exercise is a firearms drill focused on fundamentals like grip, target focus, and reaction time. It involves mounting the gun, reacting to a beep, and varying the number of rounds fired, with an emphasis on maintaining a loose grip to improve gun tracking and speed.

How does hand tension affect shooting performance in drills?

Excessive hand tension, especially in the dominant hand, is a common issue that arises when changing engagement sequences. This tension negatively impacts the firearm's ability to track smoothly, hindering accuracy and speed, particularly during rapid fire strings.

What is the benefit of a loose grip in shooting?

A loose grip allows the firearm to track better during recoil. This improved tracking facilitates faster and more accurate follow-up shots, enabling the shooter to place subsequent rounds into the target's A-zone more aggressively and efficiently.

How can shooters improve their split times during drills?

To improve split times, shooters should focus on maintaining a loose grip and ensuring the firearm tracks well. If accuracy is maintained, they can progressively increase their shooting speed and reduce the time between shots, aiming to 'burn' rounds into the A-zone faster.

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