Terrible Tens Pistol Drill

This video details the 'Terrible Tens' pistol drill, designed to improve both strong and weak-hand shooting proficiency under time constraints. The drill involves shooting five rounds strong-hand-only and five rounds weak-hand-only, each with a 10-second time limit, aiming for all shots to stay within the black of a B8 target. The instructor, Daniel from Richardson Precision & Training, demonstrates the drill and reviews his performance, noting that even experienced shooters can miss the black occasionally.

Quick Summary

The Terrible Tens pistol drill challenges shooters to fire five rounds strong-hand-only in 10 seconds, then switch to five rounds weak-hand-only in another 10 seconds, all while keeping shots within the black of a B8 target. This drill, demonstrated by Richardson Precision & Training, focuses on accuracy under timed pressure.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Terrible Tens Drill
  2. 00:11Drill Explanation: Strong Hand
  3. 00:15Drill Explanation: Weak Hand
  4. 00:28Ready Position
  5. 00:30Drill Recap
  6. 00:58Strong Hand Performance
  7. 01:03Weak Hand Performance
  8. 01:35Target Analysis & Takeaways
  9. 01:50Drill Name & Summary
  10. 02:00Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Terrible Tens pistol drill?

The Terrible Tens is a pistol drill designed to improve shooting proficiency with both the strong and weak hand. It involves shooting five rounds strong-hand-only within 10 seconds, followed by five rounds weak-hand-only within another 10 seconds, aiming for all shots to hit the black on a B8 target.

What are the time limits for the Terrible Tens drill?

The drill has two distinct time limits. You have 10 seconds to complete the five strong-hand-only shots and another 10 seconds to complete the five weak-hand-only shots. The goal is to achieve accuracy within these strict time constraints.

What target is used for the Terrible Tens drill?

The standard target for the Terrible Tens drill is a B8 target. The objective is to keep all ten shots, five from each hand, within the black scoring area of this target to demonstrate proficiency.

What shooting position is recommended for the Terrible Tens drill?

The drill is performed from a compressed ready position. This is a common tactical stance that helps prepare the shooter for rapid engagement and requires good firearm control.

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