Timing shots between steps is dumb

Published on August 13, 2024
Duration: 7:00

Ben Stoeger, a seasoned competitive shooter, addresses the common issue of timing shots with foot strikes during movement. He advises against consciously timing shots to foot position, emphasizing instead smooth walking, bending knees for shock absorption, and accepting sight wobble. The core principle is to react to visual cues like color confirmation on target, rather than overthinking mechanics.

Quick Summary

Ben Stoeger advises against timing firearm shots with foot strikes while walking. Instead, focus on smooth movement, bending knees for shock absorption, and reacting to visual cues like color confirmation on target. Accept natural sight wobble and avoid over-aiming to improve shooting on the move.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Viewer Question on Shooting While Moving
  2. 00:10The Core Question: Shooting with One Foot in the Air
  3. 00:30Problem: Foot Strike Causes Sight Shake and Misses
  4. 00:41Attempted Solution: Consciously Shooting with Foot Up
  5. 01:01Another Perspective: Smooth Walking vs. Timing Feet
  6. 01:24Stoeger's Confirmation: Yes, I Shoot with One Foot Up
  7. 01:35Reaction to Visual Cues, Not Foot Position
  8. 01:51Avoiding Over-Confirmation and Over-Aiming
  9. 02:11Shooting with Foot Up is a Result, Not a Goal
  10. 02:31Addressing Sight Shake on Foot Strike
  11. 02:41Analogy: Gentle Hand Placement vs. Striking
  12. 03:00The 'Roll Step' Concept
  13. 03:08Bending Knees as Shock Absorbers
  14. 03:18The Importance of Walking Smoothly
  15. 03:21Don't Strike, Set Your Foot Gently
  16. 03:36Awareness of Red Dot Wobble
  17. 03:44Ignoring Normal Sight Wobble
  18. 04:04Close Targets and Color Confirmation
  19. 04:22Distinguishing Normal Wobble from Impact Shake
  20. 04:44The Pitfall: Committing Trigger Pull Before Foot Strike
  21. 04:51The Wrong Rabbit Hole: Timing Shots to Feet
  22. 05:14Focusing on the Wrong Things
  23. 05:21The Real Problem: Smooth Movement and Target Focus
  24. 05:32Why Timing Feet is Ineffective
  25. 05:55Acknowledging Difficulty: 'I Suck at Shooting on the Move'
  26. 06:05Solving Problems by Training Right Concepts
  27. 06:12Key Concepts: Accept Wobble, Target Focus, Smoothness
  28. 06:30Adopting Techniques vs. Training Fundamentals
  29. 06:44Getting Your Head on the Right Things
  30. 06:55Avoiding the 'Rabbit Hole' of Bad Technique

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is timing firearm shots with foot strikes while walking a bad training method?

Timing shots with foot strikes is detrimental because it shifts your focus from essential mechanics like target acquisition and smooth movement to an arbitrary physical action. This leads to overthinking, over-aiming, and ultimately, missed shots as you try to coordinate trigger pull with foot impact.

How should I handle sight wobble when shooting on the move with a red dot sight?

You should train to ignore the natural wobble of a red dot sight while moving. Focus on target acquisition and reacting to visual cues like color confirmation. The sight picture won't be perfectly still, but you can still make accurate hits by reacting to the target's presence.

What is the correct way to move when shooting on the move?

The correct way to move when shooting on the move involves walking smoothly, setting your feet down gently rather than striking the ground, and bending your knees to act as shock absorbers. This minimizes disturbance to your sight picture and allows for more consistent shooting.

What are the key principles for improving shooting on the move?

Key principles for improving shooting on the move include accepting sight wobble, maintaining target focus, bending knees to lower your center of gravity and absorb impact, and walking smoothly. React to visual cues rather than trying to time shots with your feet.

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