Skills Check: The Baba Yaga Drill

Published on December 3, 2025
Duration: 3:10

The Baba Yaga Drill, developed by Tatiana Whitlock and demonstrated by Kevin Creighton, is a challenging exercise designed to test precision and speed under pressure. It involves drawing from concealment and accurately engaging four small 2-inch targets at 7 yards. The drill emphasizes mastering transitions, focusing on the sight picture during the trigger press, and performing 'cold' to gauge true skill.

Quick Summary

The Baba Yaga Drill, created by Tatiana Whitlock, tests precision and speed under pressure at 7 yards. It involves drawing from concealment and accurately engaging four 2-inch circles, emphasizing efficient eye-lead transitions and steady sight picture during the trigger press.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Baba Yaga Drill
  2. 00:23Drill Setup and Parameters
  3. 00:56Training Objectives
  4. 01:20Cold Performance and Gear
  5. 02:04Results and Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Baba Yaga Drill?

The Baba Yaga Drill is a firearms training exercise designed by Tatiana Whitlock to test precision and speed under pressure. It requires drawing from concealment and accurately shooting four small targets at close range, emphasizing quick transitions and sight control.

What are the parameters for the Baba Yaga Drill?

The drill is performed at 7 yards (21 feet). Shooters must draw from concealment and fire one shot into each of four 2-inch circles, focusing on accuracy and efficient target transitions.

What are the key objectives of the Baba Yaga Drill?

The primary goals are to achieve accuracy by hitting all four small targets and to discover the most efficient transition pattern between targets. It also trains the shooter's eyes for rapid target acquisition.

What is the recommended way to perform the Baba Yaga Drill?

It's recommended to shoot the Baba Yaga Drill 'cold,' meaning as the first shots of the day without any warm-up. This provides a true measure of performance and skill under pressure.

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