Track The A Zone (2020 edition)

Published on January 10, 2026
Duration: 5:30

The 'Track The A Zone' drill, demonstrated by Hwansik Kim, focuses on maintaining stationary shooting speed and accuracy while moving between targets obscured by vision barriers. It emphasizes precise A-zone tracking, smooth transitions, and efficient movement. The drill provides a method for diagnosing shooting errors, such as horizontal spread indicating tracking issues and vertical spread suggesting recoil or stability problems.

Quick Summary

The 'Track The A Zone' drill is a shooting exercise focused on maintaining stationary accuracy and speed while moving between targets obscured by vision barriers. It helps diagnose tracking issues (horizontal spread) and recoil/stability problems (vertical spread), aiming to match stationary performance times.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Drill Setup: Targets & Barriers
  2. 00:42Drill Focus: Accuracy & Speed
  3. 01:08Execution Strategy: Target Order & Spacing
  4. 01:48Baseline Stationary Performance
  5. 02:29Movement Analysis & Corrections
  6. 03:09Shot Spread Diagnostics Explained
  7. 04:04Drill Variation: Target Engagement Order

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Track The A Zone' drill?

The 'Track The A Zone' drill is a training exercise designed to improve a shooter's accuracy and speed while moving between targets, especially when vision barriers are present. It challenges shooters to maintain their stationary shooting pace and A-zone hits during dynamic movement.

How do you set up the 'Track The A Zone' drill?

The drill requires four targets placed at 7 yards and two vision barriers (like stacked barrels) positioned 3 yards apart. This setup simulates scenarios where target acquisition is partially obscured, forcing precise tracking.

What are common errors diagnosed by the 'Track The A Zone' drill?

The drill helps diagnose horizontal shot spread, which typically indicates tracking issues, and vertical shot spread, often caused by poor recoil management or instability when entering shooting positions.

What is the goal of the 'Track The A Zone' drill?

The primary goal is to match or improve stationary shooting times (draw, transition, shot speed) while moving through the drill course, ensuring all shots hit the A-zone despite the challenges of movement and vision barriers.

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